Bathing ban on Tenerife beaches as authorities cite poor water quality
The authorities of the Canary Islands have issued a bathing ban warning on three popular beaches in Tenerife. Residents and tourists have been urged to follow official communications and informational signs in these areas to avoid unnecessary risk.
The CECOPAL crisis management centre announced on social media that red flags have been hoisted on the beaches of Los Charcos, El Bloque, and Acapulco. They signal a ban on bathing due to poor water quality.
The decision was made after recent tests showed unsatisfactory results, raising concerns about the safety of individuals in the areas where the tests were conducted. Both the Anaga district and the Santa Cruz City Council fully supported this decision.
Increase in sloth fever cases in the Canary Islands
This is not the first health warning issued by the authorities in Tenerife. Recently, tourists were also warned about the spread of sloth fever in the Canary Islands.
Three cases of the mysterious virus have been detected in the Spanish archipelago. All infected individuals had previously travelled to Cuba. The infected are a 36-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman from Tenerife, and a 52-year-old man from Gran Canaria.
The Canary Islands, with a population of 2.2 million people, consist of seven islands: Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Although they belong to Spain, they are located just 62 miles west of Morocco.
