Betancuria's historic centre looks prettier after façade restoration

The façade restoration on several of the most‑traveled streets of the historic Villa of Betancuria has been completed thanks to a €117,701 grant from the Canary Islands Government’s Ministry of Tourism and Employment, under the “Spain’s Most Beautiful Villages in the Canary Islands” programme.

The works have recovered the original aesthetic of the historic centre’s façades, improving the town’s urban image and strengthening its heritage value.

A prior study involved stripping multiple layers of paint from the buildings. This analysis allowed experts to identify and restore the traditional colours that once adorned the façades, including indigo tones and shades derived from garnet.

More Canary Islands Tourism investments in Betancuria

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Employment, this project adds to other recent investments in the municipality:

• €293,021 (2024) for the improvement of the rest area and pedestrian path of Vega de Río Palma.
• €86,500 (2025) allocated to draft the project for an eco‑friendly hostel.

In addition, Héctor Mateo, Director General of Infrastructure, Sustainability and Tourist Quality, highlighted the Ministry’s steady commitment to Betancuria, noting an annual €100,000 investment in the “Historic Capital Villa of the Canary Islands” initiative and another €100,000 in the “Spain’s Most Beautiful Villages in the Canary Islands” programme.

“Betancuria represents, like few places, the essence of our historic and cultural heritage, and these actions reinforce our commitment to its conservation and the improvement of its tourist infrastructure, always respecting its identity.” – Héctor Mateo

He also recalled that in January a cooperation agreement was signed in Betancuria between the Canary Islands Government and the municipalities that belong to the “Most Beautiful Villages of Spain” network. The pact aims to develop interventions that improve accessibility, landscape integration, the quality of public spaces, and sustainability.

Enrique Cerdeña, mayor of Betancuria, affirmed that the works “have been one of the most significant changes to the entire historic centre, markedly enhancing the experience of visitors and those strolling through our Villa.”