The eco-marina model in Maspalomas under scrutiny: Pasito Blanco opens its facilities to the public

The debate on the ecological transition of coastal infrastructure in southern Gran Canaria is moving into the realm of public outreach. The public business entity Puertos Canarios, attached to the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Mobility of the Government of the Canary Islands, has scheduled a new Open Ports Day for this Friday, June 5th, at the Pasito Blanco Marina. 

The initiative, supported by the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council, aims to legitimize the "Canary Islands Autonomous Eco-ports" seal before the public, a commercial and operational designation with which the regional government is trying to mitigate the environmental impact of recreational boating in the waters of the southern islands.

The opening of the port facilities, officially scheduled for 18:00 PM, will be held under the strategic slogan "Get to know your Canary Islands eco-port." The day's technical program includes guided tours and practical demonstrations focused on showcasing the innovative technologies, equipment, and protocols applied to waste management, spill control, and energy efficiency within the marina. The port's management aims to highlight their daily work methodologies to local residents and tourists, demonstrating the viability of more responsible accommodation and maritime leisure models that respect the biodiversity of the coastal environment.

The managing director of Puertos Canarios, José Gilberto Moreno, has framed this initiative within the public company's objectives of social profitability and transparency. According to the director, Pasito Blanco is positioned as an ideal pilot site to gauge the evolution of traditional marinas towards platforms connected to their social environment and committed to the protection of the marine environment. 

The institutional strategy combines a visual technical audit of the facilities with cultural initiatives, including a performance of the short play "Salt Stories." This family-friendly show will use theatrical fiction to address critical concepts for the future of the region, such as local maritime heritage, the sustainability of the nautical sector, and environmental awareness among new generations of users.