Tenerife camera and sensor “Skandal” “Euro Weekly News

Sunseekers, smile -you are in front of the camera … A 1.8 million euro system from cameras and sensors is rolled out at the entrances to the Teides National Park, but before you “Big Brother!” Call, calm down. Read on to find out why the island has installed cameras and sensors.

According to local reports, the move is part of an environmental strategy to pursue the number of visitors to the park listed by UNESCO, to protect and prevent its fragile ecosystem Overfilling – Especially at peak times.

The Canarian paper Diario de Avisos Reports that the goal is to improve the overall experience by the number of visitors to each one Time. It is not about initiating or restricting someone based on nationality.

Despite some headlines in Great Britain about Tenerife, the tourist “war explained” and “target British with cameras and sensors”, it is not about spying on tourists.

The beloved natural miracle of Tenerife attracts millions of times a year, and with increasing footprint, the island's authorities are interested in keeping things sustainable. The Smart Tech will help to monitor the use and to lead future maintenance efforts.

So no, it's not a tourist trap – it is a folk counter. But if you drive to the hills Only Know that Teide now counts.

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