The Portuguese man-of-war is a species of jellyfish commonly found in the Canary Islands. Physalia physalis have tentacles that can grow to several metres in length. Contact with them can cause injuries accompanied by severe pain. For this reason, beaches where these ‚medudas‘ – as jellyfish are known in the Canary Islands – are found are often closed off. On this page, you will find all the latest information and news about the Portuguese man-of-war in the Canary Islands.