“The value of this plan lies in its capacity for consensus and its forward-looking vision,” stated José Valle, outlining the roadmap for Lanzarote and La Graciosa until 2035.
The plan emerged from a comprehensive participatory process that involved local councils, social agents, citizens, political parties, and the Government of the Canary Islands, ensuring the priorities reflect the genuine sentiments of the island’s population. The funding will be mixed, with contributions from the Cabildo, local councils, the Government of the Canary Islands, the State, European Funds, and the European Investment Bank.
During the presentation, the President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, emphasised the importance of collective commitment among institutions, businesses, and citizens to transform each project into a reality that improves the lives of the population. Likewise, the President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, highlighted that the plan strengthens the model of public-private collaboration, promoting employment, economy, and quality of life while preserving the identity of the islands.
The President of the Chamber of Commerce, José Valle, noted that this roadmap is pioneering in Spain, independent of political cycles, and will feature a public monitoring portal to ensure transparency and shared responsibility.
Key Strategic Areas
The 138 projects are organised around five strategic axes:
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Sustainability and Environment: water, energy, and territory.
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Economic Diversification: high-quality tourism, primary sector, digitalisation, and blue economy.
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Well-being and Quality of Life: housing, culture, and public services.
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Key Infrastructure: health, port, and airport networks.
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Talent and Innovation: attracting, training, and retaining qualified professionals.
Among the initiatives, there are notable programmes for housing, sustainable mobility, promotion of quality tourism, and strengthening emerging sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, and the audiovisual industry, aiming to stem the outflow of young talent.
“The true value of this plan lies in its capacity for consensus and its transformative long-term vision,” concluded Valle, defining a roadmap that will shape the future of Lanzarote and La Graciosa up to 2035.
