The White Mountain Cracks have become a new tourist attraction. A hidden attraction Something special, that no one knows about. Says a travel blog that they are similar to Antelope Canyon, Arizona. Although they aspire to be a secret, they appear on hundreds of blogs and in thousands of Instagram photos, but not because they are of geological, biological, artistic or ethnographic interest. The attraction is in the photo.
In Tías, CC has already asked for action because the influx is massive and the improvised parking in the area is becoming too small and poses a danger to road safety. The Cabildo thought about closing that parking lot. We will see. In reality, there is no secret or adventure. On your mobile phone you will find photos, videos, advice for the route, how to get there, how to leave and the exact geolocation. Escape from a mass destiny to create a new one.
Last week the Isla Lab seminar was held in Arrecife, in which the limits were discussed: unsustainable tourism, how tourism is a large consumer of natural resources and how the industry does not compensate for it. And also from some kind of schizophrenia. Arturo Crosby, expert in tourism development and management, said that we pride ourselves on sustainability but also on increasing the number of tourists every year.
You can do one thing and the opposite. Also last week the ‘Photo + Adventure’ fair was held in Vienna, aimed at professionals and lovers of photography and nature “interested in destinations of particular scenic beauty, as in the case of Lanzarote”. It advertises itself as “a fair for individual travel and adventure, outdoor and nature experience”. The Cabildo underlined the importance of participating in this type of international meeting in which “the tourist attractions of the island are promoted”.
Another of the most popular photos on Instagram was that of the Masdache palm, which is rare if it does not appear in promotional photos. Next year we will have to look for another photo. I propose the one from Las Grietas.
