Mount Teide National Park, Spain’s most visited natural site welcoming over 4 million annual visitors, introduces eco-taxes for non-residents starting 2026. The Tenerife Cabildo confirmed the conservation levy follows mounting overtourism pressures including illegal parking, unmarked trail use, and environmental degradation at the UNESCO World Heritage site. President Rosa Dávila announced the fee structure during regional debates, stating all proceeds fund direct conservation efforts. The eco-tax mirrors the successful Masca Gorge pilot program, which generates €600,000 annually for maintenance and conservation through a €28 charge for non-residents, while offering free access to Tenerife locals and €3 fees for other Canary … Continue reading Mount Teide Eco-Tax 2026: 4M Visitors Face €28 Fee While Solar Cable Car Saves 618 Tonnes CO2