This channel, originally inaugurated in 2014, was a pioneering initiative in the Canary Islands and the second in Spain to offer a safe space for open water swimming. After years of inactivity, the infrastructure has been rehabilitated with the installation of new signage and the conditioning of the route, which has already been used by some swimmers before its official reopening.
At the time, the coast of Telde had already attracted Olympic athletes seeking optimal conditions for their winter training, when low temperatures prevented practice in their home countries. Although a project for an Olympic channel never fully materialized, the climatic and maritime characteristics of the area have always been an attraction.
“"We launched the swimming channel during the 2011-2015 term, but with the change of government and the transfer of responsibilities from the Beaches department to Sports, it eventually disappeared."
The recovery of this channel was one of the priority objectives of the current term. Signage work is nearing completion, and the buoys that delimit the route, located about 100 meters from the coast and 50 meters from the navigation area, have already been installed. In addition to its sporting use, the channel contributes to greater control of marine fauna and flora and improves navigation organization.
The municipal official has received numerous requests for the reactivation of this space, both from residents and sports clubs. It is expected that the reopening will promote the organization of championships and position Telde as a national and European benchmark in open water swimming, turning this area into a testing and competition venue.
