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CANDALTA

In Service

110 km · 2 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 1999

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Specifications

Length110 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1999
Landing Points2
Countries1

Owners

Telefonica

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Alta Vista, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 27.9995°, -15.7000°
Candelaria, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 28.3555°, -16.3717°

About the CANDALTA Cable System

Overview

CANDALTA is a regional submarine cable system with a total length of 110 km. It was ready for service in 1999 and is operated by Telefonica, the sole owner.

Route and Landings

Alta Vista, Canary Islands, Spain

Candelaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned and operated by Telefonica.

Status and Timeline

CANDALTA was ready for service in 1999. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

CANDALTA connects two points within the Canary Islands, contributing to the regional telecommunications infrastructure. The Canary Islands are a significant hub for telecommunications and tourism in Spain, serving as a gateway between Europe and Africa. Telefonica, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Europe, operates CANDALTA within this context. The company has been a key player in developing and maintaining submarine cable systems to support growing data traffic demands.

The corridor served by CANDALTA is part of a broader network that includes other submarine cables connecting Europe to Africa and beyond.

CANDALTA
  • Length110 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1999

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