Green light to dismantle power line in Corralejo Dunes

The Fuerteventura Island Council approves the removal of the 'Gran Playa' line to preserve the protected natural area.

Generic image of sand dunes and sparse vegetation in a natural park, with blurred power line supports in the background.
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Generic image of sand dunes and sparse vegetation in a natural park, with blurred power line supports in the background.

The Fuerteventura Island Council has approved the dismantling of the overhead power line 'Gran Playa', which crosses the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park in the municipality of La Oliva, a key step for its preservation.

The decision represents a significant advance towards eliminating the electrical network that runs through this protected natural space from east to west. The Plan for the Management of Natural Resources (PORN) for the park expressly prohibits overhead lines in this area, which is part of the Natura 2000 Network.
The favorable report from the Council's Territorial Planning service is crucial for EDISTRIBUCIÓN Redes Digitales S.L.U. to proceed with the dismantling. Existing road infrastructure and trails must be used, minimizing environmental impact and restoring any alterations that occur.
The President of the Island Council, Lola García, and the Minister of Territorial Planning, Nereida Calero, have highlighted the importance of promoting measures to preserve ecosystems and the territory, considering reasons of general interest.
The insular Corporation continues to work on the development of the Natural Resource Management Plans (PORN) for other protected areas such as Jandía, Lobos Islet, and the Rural Park of Betancuria.
Based on information from the official source: Cabildo de Fuerteventura (16/10/2026)