Excessively high bacteria levels have led to the closure of Playa Jardín on Tenerife once again. It had been closed for just under a year straight.
Wastewater problems in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are constantly having to contend with microalgae and faecal bacteria in the sea. As a result, beaches are being closed. Our articles on the subject explain what lies behind this and how the problem might be solved:
Playa Jardín has been open for a year following sewage problems. Sewage continues to flow into the sea every day. The refurbishment is on hold until 2028.
The main beach in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife has been closed due to sewage contamination. For the first time, the town has announced a reopening date.
Swimming or surfing in sewage off the coast of Tenerife? Poisonous spiders and scorpions on the beach? There is a lot of coverage of the Canary Islands in Germany.
For months now, the main beach in the north of Tenerife has been closed due to sewage. Local residents are angry - and this is what it looks like.
Playa La Lajilla (Costa Alegre) on Gran Canaria is closed. The water quality at the beach is too poor. This is how it has changed.
Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz has had to be closed due to poor water quality. However, the local council failed to act in time to enforce the closure.