Fuerteventura Island Council raises 2026 budget to €183 million (+8%)

The island’s accounts grow by €13 million compared with the current budget, which the Cabildo says is 87 % executed. Among the associated entities, the largest investment goes to the CAAF, which receives almost €4 million for an annual budget of €23 million, followed by the Tourism Board (€3.3 million), the Biosphere Reserve (€2.1 million), the Island Water Council (€1.5 million) and the Technology Park (€0.9 million).

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura presented on the morning of Tuesday, 23 December, its draft General Budget for 2026, amounting to €183,046,000—an increase of more than €13 million, or 8 %, over the previous year.

“The budget is aimed at strengthening social policies, protecting the people who live in Fuerteventura and investing in the basic infrastructure the island needs,” said island president Lola García at the press conference.
“These accounts give us a clear direction, thanks to planning and management. A budget that speaks of priorities and commitment to this island.”

García added that she hopes all political groups represented in the plenary will support the document, which will allow the Cabildo to continue working for citizens’ welfare, meet the demands of the Majorero society and maintain the high level of investment the institution carries out.

The council’s Councillor for Finance and Economic Promotion, Nuria Cabrera, highlighted that 87 % of the 2025 budget has already been executed. She described the 2026 proposal as responsible, balanced and designed to serve Majorero families, reinforcing public services, sport, youth, mobility and other priority areas.

Main Funding Priorities

• Social policies: Nearly €30 million, including more than €15 million for social programs, dependency care, equality and inclusion. A decisive boost is earmarked for the Gran Tarajal Elderly Care Residence to continue works already started.
• Strategic investments: Over €41 million, with €9.6 million dedicated to the road network and additional funds for municipal and sectoral infrastructure. Ongoing coordination and support for municipalities on housing matters.
• Housing: €19 million for municipal cooperation on basic infrastructure—urbanisation, sanitation, water networks, access roads and essential services—without which land cannot be developed, licences cannot be granted and public or private housing cannot be built. Specific allocations also cover rehabilitation and new construction, plus more than €500 000 in energy‑efficiency aid for homes.
• Water supply: €37 million to improve island‑wide water provision.
• Mobility and transport: Over €13 million for a new tender that will enhance public‑transport safety and accessibility, maintaining 100 % funding for free bus services.
• Sustainability: More than €5 million for the primary sector and nearly €7.5 million for waste management, targeting improved island‑wide waste treatment—a key challenge and central pillar of the 2026 budget.
• Cultural heritage: €5.3 million to protect the island’s cultural assets.
• Youth and education: €6.6 million for youth talent development, community anchoring and participation, plus €5.4 million for a decentralized cultural programme across the island.
• Scholarships: €4.2 million for educational grants.
• Sport: €4.1 million to modernise municipal and island sports facilities, support grassroots sport, clubs, federations and promote native sports.
• Business and commerce: €2.1 million, with €12.48 million directed to economic development through the Economic Promotion and Culture area.
• Other essential sectors: Tourism (€4 million), Biosphere Reserve (€2.1 million), Environment (€5 million), Industry (€1.4 million) and Security & Emergencies (€3 million). Traditional productive sectors receive over €5 million for primary‑sector subsidies and FEAGA support.

“The 2026 budget shows that the Cabildo of Fuerteventura enjoys extraordinary financial health, as a solid and secure institution, allowing us to keep working to guarantee social, economic and territorial stability. A budget for Fuerteventura that we want,” emphasized Nuria Cabrera.

Marlene Figueroa, councillor and spokesperson for the PSOE group, praised the effort:

“Congratulations to the entire Finance Department team for crafting a budget tailored to the island model the Cabildo envisions for Fuerteventura, coordinated with all other areas, growing by 8 % and placing people at the centre of island policies.”

The draft has been sent to opposition groups for amendments before being submitted for approval by the island corporation’s plenary.

Autonomous Bodies: The CAAF Receives Almost €4 Million for a €23 Million Budget

Autonomous entities linked to the Cabildo have also approved their budgets:

• Tourism Board: €3,375,737.19
• Island Water Council: €1,150,000

For the CAAF, the Cabildo contributes €3.9 million, bringing its total budget to €23,055,351. Additionally, €990,000 is allocated to the Fuerteventura Technology Park, according to the official note released by the institution.