Photos of the Canary Islands

The Skeleton of La Matanza crumbles on Tenerife’s north coast

Concrete slabs keep falling from the abandoned shell, which sits inside a protected area and has been decaying for more than half a century. Residents want it pulled down, yet bats are among the reasons given against demolition.

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Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 1 — The skeletal remains of La Matanza symbolise the unthinking construction boom of Tenerife's past.

Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 2 — It is situated right on the north coast of the Canary Islands - in a nature reserve.

Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 3 — It has been rotting away there, virtually undisturbed, for well over half a century.

Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 4 — Thanks to the road closures, the town hall appears to be well protected. This well-trodden path suggests otherwise.

Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 5 — The structure of La Matanza should be well protected, as concrete slabs keep falling from it.

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Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 6 — Anyone who visits this abandoned site is putting their life at risk.

Rohbau Skelett La Matanza Teneriffa 7 — Local residents are calling for it to be demolished or blown up. However, bats are cited, amongst other reasons, as the reason why demolition is not possible. The skeleton of La Matanza stands on the north coast of Tenerife. There are plenty of caves and rocky outcrops.

Kanaren-Fotos: Das sind die Lieblingsorte unserer Leser — Das steckt dahinter - zu den Infos: Schandfleck auf Teneriffa: Das Skelett von La Matanza

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