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Padilla Alta: A Family Corner in Tegueste Resisting the Test of Time

The neighborhood of Padilla Alta, in Tegueste, maintains its family essence and good neighborliness despite the absence of children and connectivity challenges.

Image of a dead-end street in a rural Canary Islands neighborhood, with traditional houses and vegetation.
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Image of a dead-end street in a rural Canary Islands neighborhood, with traditional houses and vegetation.

The Padilla Alta neighborhood, in Tegueste, Tenerife, is an enclave of approximately 80 inhabitants that, despite the absence of children and lack of public transport, maintains a strong sense of community and family roots.

Located on a dead-end street, this peculiar Tegueste settlement is characterized by its family ties and the close relationship among its residents. One neighbor describes the situation: "I live here, my son lives below, next to me is my sister, my cousin, further on my uncles...". This family structure is a fundamental pillar of life in Padilla Alta.
Although administratively belonging to Tegueste, access and many services are shared with the municipality of La Laguna, specifically with the Guamasa neighborhood. This geographical peculiarity leads to situations where some residents pay vehicle taxes in La Laguna, or children attend schools in Guamasa.
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"Here, if you don't have a car, it's really complicated to live your life."

a neighborhood resident
The lack of public transport is one of the main concerns for residents. Without a nearby supermarket and with the disappearance of small local shops, dependence on private vehicles is almost total. One resident recalls times when she walked to the main road to catch the bus, a routine her children also followed to go to high school or university.
Despite these challenges, Padilla Alta offers privileged views towards Tegueste, Tejina, and El Portezuelo, with a green landscape dotted with homes. Tranquility is a highly valued asset by its inhabitants, who highlight the dead-end street as a key factor for peace in the area. They also recall an old project to connect the road with Tegueste, which, fortunately for them, was not carried out.
The residents of Padilla Alta do not have major demands, and point out that the Tegueste City Council usually resolves their requests quickly. The only significant complaint concerns the sewage system, whose management falls under the Cabildo de Tenerife and has experienced overflow problems during heavy rains.
The proximity to the metropolitan area, while pleasant in some aspects, also makes them victims of the TF-5 traffic jams. One resident recalls a particularly problematic day when the Guamasa link was closed, causing significant delays. Despite expansion projects, such as the third lane, residents are skeptical about a significant improvement in traffic.
The noise of airplanes, which fly over the area every few minutes, is a constant to which the inhabitants are already accustomed. However, beyond these urban sounds, what endures in Padilla Alta is the echo of family, a refuge and a home for its residents.

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