Fuerteventura residents can comment on draft Canary Islands coastal law until 29 November
Public consultation on the proposed Canary Islands coastal law runs until 29 November 2026. The draft covers coastal protection, public use and traditional settlements.
Fuerteventura residents can comment on a proposed Canary Islands coastal law from 29 October to 29 November 2026.
The Canary Islands Government has invited the public, public bodies and interested groups to share their views. It will gather comments before the draft moves to the next stage of becoming law. The proposal is not yet law.
What the draft covers
Noticias Fuerteventura reported a government statement on the proposal. The draft aims to adapt coastal rules to the islands’ character. It also reflects how important the coast is to nature, society and the economy.
The aim is to protect ecosystems and the range of plant and animal life while allowing public use and activities along the coast. The draft also covers ways to adapt to climate change, coastal water quality and the protection of natural areas at sea.
The draft sets out specific rules for traditional coastal settlements. It takes account of their features and historic links with the shore. The report describes them as part of the islands’ social and landscape heritage that deserves protection. It does not name any sites in Fuerteventura.
How to take part
The draft documents and details on how to take part are on the Canary Islands Government’s public consultation portal.
The government also announced meetings with people who represent those affected by coastal laws. It will also meet FECAM and FECAI, the Canary Islands federations of local councils and island councils. These meetings will gather their views.