Jana González Examines the Shortcomings of Canary Islands Ports in Fuerteventura
The Canarian Nationalist Group (CCa) deputy for Fuerteventura, Jana González Alonso, presented to the Parliament of the Canary Islands a list of priority needs that, in her view, remain unresolved in the island’s port network. She called on the councilor Pablo Rodríguez – a party colleague from Gran Canaria – to address the deficiencies at the ports of Morro Jable, Corralejo and Gran Tarajal, all managed by the Canary Ports Authority.
González spoke during the **Commission on Public Works, Transport and an area overseen by Rodríguez, and answered questions from deputies Fernando Enseñat (PP) and Rafael Nogales (PSOE). In a statement, she acknowledged that “port investments of the Government of the Canary Islands have improved during this legislature,” but stressed that Fuerteventura still needs attention and the materialisation of major projects.
Puerto de Morro Jable
- Short‑term actions: improve public lighting and remodel the restrooms in the administrative building.
- Long‑term plan: a complete renewal of the pier, including demolition of the old structure, modernisation of facilities, and integration of the Marina de Jandía.
“The Morro Jable pier is the main connection with Gran Canaria and requires a quality investment that benefits the whole island,” González said.
She also advocated for an alternative exit road to reduce traffic through the town centre and tourist zone.
Puerto de Corralejo and the El Cotillo Fishing Shelter
Corralejo expansion: must be carried out with consensus between the municipality of La Oliva and the Cabildo, guaranteeing full environmental compliance.
Pending works: the tender for a cafeteria in the passenger terminal remains unissued – a demand already conveyed by the mayor and the island president to councilor Rodríguez.
El Cotillo fishing shelter: González urged the between the Public Works and Fisheries ministries to repave the shelter and improve technical services. She noted that La Oliva is investing in an area outside its competence, which “requires attention from the Government of the Canary Islands.”
Puerto de Gran Tarajal and the Giniginamar Breakwater
- While recent improvement works are appreciated, González demanded the removal of a deteriorated wooden boat and faster completion of the pier expansion, ensuring environmental guarantees.
- She asked for clear timelines and the application of protection criteria in the public‑interest declaration.
“In the town we are tired of big projects that never materialise,” she added.
- Regarding Giniginamar (municipality of Tuineje), she requested information on execution of the coastal breakwater and other shoreline‑protection works.
Puerto del Rosario
The pier at Puerto del Rosario is not under the Canary Islands Government’s jurisdiction. González proposed re‑allocating the 2025 regional budget financing to create a direct link for heavy‑traffic between the commercial pier and the highway, a project already included in the municipality’s General Urban Plan.
Positive Assessment of the Island Directorate of Ports
During her intervention, González praised the progress made by the Ministry in port matters and highlighted the work of the Island Director of Canary Ports, Juan Luis López, who “travels to all ports and cares about the existing needs on the island.”
She acknowledged the increased investment this legislature and the Directorate’s role in solving basic demands such as improving public lighting in anchorage areas and promenades. Nevertheless, she warned that “there are still projects that require a considerable push from the Ministry.”
“We have a unique opportunity to improve the conditions of the Canary ports and their fishing shelters in Fuerteventura,” González concluded.