41 approved for the new dock at Puerto del Rosario are now joined by additional plans
The PSOE of Puerto del Rosario, represented by its General Secretary and spokesperson, Tacoremi Gutiérrez, held a working meeting with the General Secretary for Air and Maritime Transport of the Ministry of Transport, Benito Núñez. The meeting also included the Senator for Fuerteventura, Paloma Hernández, and the Island Director of the General State Administration, María Jesús de la Cruz. This encounter coincided with the ministerial representative’s official visit to Fuerteventura to review the progress of strategic initiatives taking place at the island’s port and airport.
Air connectivity assured despite Ryanair’s exit
Ryanair’s departure from several Spanish airports will not adversely affect Fuerteventura or the Canary Islands as a whole. Following the cuts made by the Irish company, airlines such as Vueling, Binter, Iberia Express, and Wizz Air have already strengthened their operations with new routes, additional frequencies, and an increase in capacity exceeding one million seats across the country.
Specifically for the Canary Islands, Binter has announced 10 direct weekly flights to Seville starting from 1 December, while Vueling has enhanced its programme with nearly 900,000 seats in Tenerife North and 578,000 in Santiago de Compostela. Additionally, Iberia Express and Wizz Air have added around 30,000 extra seats within the archipelago, with more than a million seats being offered from and to the islands, respectively.
“The gaps left by Ryanair are being immediately filled by other companies, demonstrating that the Canary Islands remain a strategic and in-demand destination,” emphasised Tacoremi Gutiérrez.
Investments in Fuerteventura Airport
El Matorral Airport is set for significant modernisation of its boarding bridges, with an investment of €9.5 million planned between 2025 and 2027.
The plans include the complete replacement of several boarding bridges and the refurbishment of others, many of which have been in operation since 1997, aiming to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort for passengers. The work will be phased and conducted during off-peak hours to minimise disruptions to airport traffic.
Furthermore, the PSOE highlights that the airport charge of €0.68 per passenger does not hinder connectivity or the competitiveness of the airport, as it is allocated for financing these investments and improvements in the AENA network.
New dock at Puerto del Rosario Port
Another strategic project underway is the construction of the new commercial dock at Puerto del Rosario, with the replanning protocol already signed. The project, awarded at €40.6 million, is set to be completed within 17 months and will enhance the port’s capacity, improve shelter from waves, and free up space for container traffic and tourist cruises.
This initiative, financed with European FEDER funds, addresses the sustained growth in commercial and passenger traffic over the past decade, during which the port’s activity has tripled.
“Puerto del Rosario Port is essential for supplying and economically developing the island. This project marks a decisive step in reinforcing its role as a gateway for goods and supplies to Fuerteventura,” stated Benito Núñez.
Tacoremi Gutiérrez emphasised that these initiatives—both in the port and the airport—are “the result of the Socialist Government’s management and the PSOE’s commitment to Fuerteventura’s economic and logistical development.”
“Modernising our infrastructure is a guarantee of the island’s future. The PSOE will continue to advocate for projects that create jobs, enhance competitiveness, and ensure Fuerteventura’s connectivity,” concluded the socialist spokesperson.
