The PSOE of Lanzarote has raised an alarm regarding recurring traffic congestion at the entrances to Timanfaya National Park, one of the island's most iconic natural sites. According to the socialists, long queues of vehicles and what they consider to be inadequate management of visitor entry have become a frequent issue.
The political party emphasizes that this problem is not an isolated incident but a constant occurrence that has repeatedly led to the intervention of SEPRONA. This unit of the Civil Guard has had to act to enforce the limit of 90 parked vehicles in certain areas of the park, a restriction established for safety and environmental conservation reasons that, according to the PSOE, is frequently violated.
“"The images of prolonged queues, vehicles occupying unauthorized spaces, and the lack of control are a direct consequence of institutional inaction."
Benjamín Perdomo, a socialist councilor and former head of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers, has blamed the current government team of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, led by Oswaldo Betancort, for the lack of action. Perdomo insisted that this situation is not new and recurs without structural solutions being implemented.
The PSOE recalled that during the previous legislature, a specific protocol was developed to regulate access to Timanfaya, aiming to reduce the pressure of private traffic in the park. This plan included the creation of two park-and-ride facilities in Tinajo and Yaiza, as well as the implementation of a shuttle bus system for visitor transport.
Given this situation, the PSOE of Lanzarote has urged the current island government, formed by Coalición Canaria and Partido Popular, to immediately activate the previously designed plan. The socialists warn that vehicle saturation not only harms environmental conservation but also negatively impacts Lanzarote's image as a sustainable tourist destination and the overall visitor experience.
