A good trip.
A lighter footprint.

Protected landscapes and major attractions may require advance permission, timed entry or a specific route booking. Check the responsible authority for the exact visit. In the Teide area, a reservation for one trail does not automatically grant access to the summit; Tenerife ON’s route notice explicitly distinguishes those permissions. A cable-car booking, a trail reservation and a summit permit should never be treated as interchangeable without checking current conditions.

Save the confirmation and read equipment, identification and access rules before the day. If the required slot is unavailable, choose another visit rather than planning to negotiate your way in. Obey closures even when an old article or map still displays the route.

In the Balearics, Posidonia seagrass is protected and anchoring over it is generally prohibited. If arranging a boat trip, ask how the operator follows the applicable mooring rules. Designated buoy fields and protected zones can have additional requirements. Clear water is not an empty seabed, and the anchor chain matters as well as the anchor.

On land, use marked paths, keep waste with you and leave natural material where it belongs. Do not enter private areas for a viewpoint or create a new trail to copy a photo. Follow local water-use and fire-prevention instructions rather than assuming the same rules apply in every season.

Use public transport or walking where they suit the journey, and check local vehicle restrictions before bringing a car. Formentera regulates vehicle access during part of the year; consult its official system for your actual dates and category. Buy from local businesses when their offer fits your needs, respect residential noise and keep your group small enough to move through busy streets considerately. Responsible travel is made of these practical decisions throughout the day.