Tenerife to establish 150 smoke-free and vape-free public spaces

The Cabildo de Tenerife has announced the creation of more than 150 smoke-free and vape-free public spaces across the island's 31 municipalities by the end of the year. The initiative includes designating at least three spaces per municipality, prioritizing high-traffic areas, squares, educational environments, and locations near health centers.

As part of the plan, all 27 stops for tram lines 1 and 2 will be marked as smoke-free zones. This measure aims to protect public health, particularly among younger populations, and to “denormalize” the consumption of tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

Juan Acosta Méndez, the counselor for Education for Prevention, emphasized that these are recommended spaces rather than zones subject to sanctions. The goal is to increase institutional visibility regarding public health and provide citizens with environments free from secondhand smoke and vapor. The initiative is supported by the Spanish Association Against Cancer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and local mobility authorities.