The Directorate General of Coasts and Management of the Canary Maritime Space asks the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of the central Government to use dialogue and consensus with the Cabildo of Lanzarote and the Yaiza City Council before intervening on El Golfo beach.
The Government of the Canary Islands has repeatedly demanded that the Directorate General of the Coast and the Sea of the Ministry coordinate its actions in the Archipelago.
The Director General of Coasts and Management of the Canary Maritime Space, Antonio Acosta, explains that, although the State maintains ownership of the public domain, differences in interpretation persist regarding the scope of the powers exercised by the Autonomous Community in its management, a task that is carried out in coordination with the city councils as the main users of these spaces.
Therefore, Antonio Acosta reiterates to the State to respect local institutions and, in this case, to agree, dialogue, and reach a consensus with the Insular Council of Lanzarote and the Yaiza City Council on any action on El Golfo beach, as is the case with the removal of the access ladder.
In this regard, the City Council has requested an urgent meeting with the Ministry to ascertain the scope of the actions currently being carried out on El Golfo beach, as it has not received prior communication about this intervention, and therefore the municipal corporation is unaware of the objective of the works, the planned project, and the possible alternatives for users.
Antonio Acosta points out that the Government of the Canary Islands aims to guarantee the conservation of natural spaces and the coastline of the Archipelago, but always ensuring the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors, so it is essential to respect the law and do everything possible to reconcile conservation and use, hand in hand with all national, regional, island, and local institutions.