Gran Canaria Estate Agents

Tourists and property investors flock from all around the World to enjoy Gran Canaria, especially all the pleasures the coastline has to offer. From craggy coves to wide welcoming beaches, there is something for everyone, so it’s good to know that local people are doing their bit to keep the coast clean, and are picking up behind those that don’t show this holiday island the respect that it deserves.

Caja Canarias, the leading bank in the Canary Islands is backing a new clean up campaign through their cultural and social work foundation. Gran Canaria is at the forefront of the work. On Saturday 25 August, a team of volunteers will set out to blitz Playa Chica in the capital, Las Palmas. Local diving club Triton will pull on their flippers and air tanks to hit the sea bed while others comb the beach to remove unwanted waste.

Then on Saturday 29 September it’s the turn of Puerto de Arinaga, also in Las Palmas. A busy commercial port, this will be the more challenging of the 2 with more heavy duty rubbish to bring up. Thankfully again the Triton club will be giving it their all.

Past clean ups have shown that they may find anything, including the kitchen sink, but it will all have to go. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are also being targeted and it’s hoped that these rubbish raids will become a regular event. The campaign is not just about the clean up itself, but also a way to raise awareness and encourage others to take more pride in their island.