Comments on: Enrique Talg Wyss: environmental proctection https://tigaiga.com/en/enrique-talg-wyss-environmental-proctection/ Hotel & Suites Tue, 27 May 2008 17:08:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ana M. https://tigaiga.com/en/enrique-talg-wyss-environmental-proctection/#comment-963 Tue, 27 May 2008 17:08:49 +0000 http://blog.tigaiga.com/en/2007/12/08/enrique-talg-wyss-environmental-proctection/#comment-963 The place chosen for this rest area is located on the Tigaiga slope, close to the Chanajiga recreative area in Los Realejos. One of the reasons this particular spot was chosen was because of the breathtaking view of almost the whole of the north of Tenerife that can be seen from there. A path for people who enjoy nature hikes called GR-133 will be established soon and this will give them a place to rest and enjoy the wonderful view before they get back to hiking.
The inauguration was hosted by Ricardo Melchior, president of the Tenerife Cabildo, Wladimiro Rodríguez, environmental councillor, Jorge Bonnet, director of “paisaje y medio urbano” and Oswaldo Brito, mayor of Los Realejos. Enrique, Ursula and Irene Talg were there too. Apart from them there was a large group of hikers (who actually were the people that asked for this homage towards Enrique Talg Wyss to be created), and various other dignitaries, friends, and the press of course.
The cost of the works came to 30.000 euros, and consists of a stone hut with a table and benches inside, and a tap for drinking water outside. It has been designed to adapt to the environment, thus avoiding any negative impact on the existing flora and fauna in the area.
A plaque in Talg’s honour was uncovered during the act, and all the dignitaries attending agreed that this was a well deserved commemoration of this man who had done so much for Tenerife and whose heirs are now carrying on his great work. Enrique was visibly moved during his speech, but apart from that moment the rest of the act was a very joyful one, almost a celebration.
Enrique Talg Wyss was …always preoccupied with environmental issues and a staunch nature lover. This is why this beautiful place was chosen to remember him… He also received hundreds of awards for the Hotel Tigaiga, which he owned. More importantly, he was a well loved and respected man by all who knew him; I overheard many of the people attending this act sharing lovely anecdotes about him.
After the uncovering of the plaque all the attendants were invited to snacks and drinks by the Talg family. Getting up to the area of Chanajiga is not easy, but well worth it. If you love hiking and nature, you must see this spectacular part of Tenerife.

Published in Tenerife NEWS Edition 350
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