The Maspalomas Dunes now benefit from enhanced daily surveillance, particularly during sunset, a peak time for visitor numbers. The special operation involved around ten agents from Environment, the SEPRONA unit of the Guardia Civil, the Canarian Police, and the Local Police of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Technology played a key role, with the Local Police drone unit joining the effort. This initiative aims to preserve the natural landscape against the influx of tourists who sometimes disregard restrictions and enter protected zones to enjoy the sunsets.
The primary goal of these control efforts is to inform and redirect visitors, both tourists and locals, who are found in restricted or exclusion areas. Authorities are guiding pedestrians towards designated paths to minimize negative impacts on the local flora and fauna.
Raúl García Brink, the counselor for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Knowledge, emphasized in a statement that the conservation of this enclave "also depends on the collaboration and responsible behavior of those who visit it."
As a novelty, a public address system has been installed at the Dunes Viewpoint, a pilot initiative by the company SODETEGC. This system broadcasts automatic messages in Spanish, English, and German to underscore the importance of respecting the environment.
The announcements are triggered by sensors from the Impulsa Maspalomas project during peak hours: sunrise (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and sunset (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM). During these intervals, which see nearly a thousand people daily, reminders are played every 15 minutes, encouraging visitors to stay on authorized paths and care for this protected natural space.
