Puerto De Las Cruz to improve image
Thursday, 25th February 2010
Puerto De la Cruz has exprienced a slight drop in tourist visitors. Determined to improve the image of the Resort, the Puerto de la Cruz Ayuntamiento is in the process of passing a new bylaw aimed at cleaning up the town's streets. Consumption of alcohol is to be banned, as well as street sellers and prostitutes. According to municipal authorities, the new measures are the result of hundreds of denuncias from residents demanding better security in their streets.
Some disagree with the new rules, but the majority appear to approve of the bylaws to enforce public responsibility and civic behaviour not just to recover what is a clear loss of tourist interest in the town, but also the general feeling of well-being of the population generally.
The new ordenance, which has been initially approved, will now be debated over the next few days with various municipal bodies. It is hoped that it will pass into law in May.
Some tourists have been offended by the presence of "working girls" near their Tenerife Hotels, so this initiative is to be welcomed. Puerto De La Cruz is too nice to be spoiled in any way.
