India, Oct. 11 -- Tenerife, a Spanish island, will introduce a new eco-tax at Teide National Park starting January 1, 2026. The Tenerife Island Council and the Canary Islands' Ecological Ministry have agreed to levy the tax on tourists wishing to hike the park's popular nature trails. Visitors will be required to pay up to EUR 25 (INR 2,578.05) once the rules take effect.

The new tax aims not only to manage overtourism but also to protect the park's biodiversity, improve trail safety for trekkers, and enhance the overall visitor experience.

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