Santa Cruz de Tenerife's Historic Mercadillo Gets a Major Makeover

The Cabildo, the island's government, has announced a €3.5 million plan to rehabilitate the historic Mercadillo in Arrecife, a building that dates back to 1806. The project is expected to become a major cultural landmark and a symbol of the island's identity.

According to Oswaldo Betancort, the island's president, the rehabilitation of the Mercadillo is crucial to preserving the island's heritage and preventing the loss of a significant part of its history. The plan includes various stages, including the restoration of the building's facade, the installation of a new roof, and the creation of a cultural center.

The project is expected to be completed within the next few years and will have a significant impact on the local community. Residents and tourists alike will be able to enjoy the restored Mercadillo, which will become a popular destination for cultural events and activities.

As Betancort noted, 'Tenemos riesgo latente de perder una seña de identidad' - we have a latent risk of losing a part of our identity. To avoid this, the group of government is giving priority to the proposal to recover the Mercadillo.