FAUCA - Federación de Áreas Urbanas de Canarias

Supporting commercial areas in the Canary Islands

Federación de Áreas Urbanas de Canarias (FAUCA) is an organization with more than 15 years of activity focused on improving the quality and business environment of the Canary Islands' open commercial areas (ZCAs) and rural commercial areas (ZCRs). It brings together member retailer associations and promotes cooperation and knowledge-sharing among managers of these areas.

Areas of work

• Place and knowledge management
• Overall quality
• Business cooperation
• Institutional participation

Projects and programs

• Tenerife ZCA management and revitalization training plan: Training professionals to manage and strengthen urban commercial areas.
• First Canary Islands Commerce Congress: Held March 27–28, 2025, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the Government of the Canary Islands.
• Comercia Plus: A technology solution for retailers that uses sensors in commercial areas and stores to provide real-time estimates of visitor traffic.
• ODS GO project: Training support for Tenerife microbusinesses and self-employed professionals implementing sustainability strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
• Consumer vouchers: A local and island-wide economic-development initiative encouraging purchases at businesses across the islands.
• Retail digitalization in Guía de Isora: A partnership with the town government to advance local retailers' digital transformation.

Training and employment

FAUCA offers free training for unemployed and employed people, as well as training and career-guidance projects. It runs a job-placement agency and publishes job openings.

Transparency

The federation's transparency section includes institutional, organizational, and financial information; agreements and grants; contracts; open and closed tenders; and an internal reporting channel.

Office and contact

Address: 24 Calle Cruz Verde, first floor, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Phone: +34 922 28 89 46 (extension 1 for the main office; extension 2 for training).

Email: fauca@fauca.org.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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