Tenerife-La Palma

Overview

Tenerife-La Palma is a submarine cable system owned by Telefonica, connecting two points in the Canary Islands. The total length of the cable is unknown.

Route and Landings

Los Realejos, Canary Islands, Spain

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

Ownership and Operators

Telxius (Telefonica)

Strategic Context

The Tenerife-La Palma cable connects two locations within the Canary Islands. This inter-island submarine cable supports telecommunications and internet services between Los Realejos and Santa Cruz de La Palma.

The Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa, have a strategic importance as a hub for telecommunications infrastructure. Los Realejos is a municipality on Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary Islands archipelago. It serves as an important economic center with a mix of tourism and agriculture. Santa Cruz de La Palma, located on the westernmost island of the same name, is known for its volcanic landscapes and rich biodiversity. The cable connection between these two points supports local communication needs and enhances the overall telecommunications infrastructure within the Canary Islands. They ensure that residents and businesses on different islands can access services such as voice calls, internet, and data transfer with minimal latency or disruption. The cable's presence is particularly important given the geographical spread of the Canary Islands, which are approximately 100 kilometers apart at their closest points. While the exact build date and capacity of the Tenerife-La Palma cable are not known, it contributes to the broader telecommunications landscape of the Canary Islands, supporting both local and international traffic.