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Man dies after being swept out to sea in the south of Tenerife
Man dies after being swept out to sea in the south of Tenerife

He was by the natural pools of Santiago del Teide when he got into trouble…

Three dangerous fugitives arrested in Tenerife
Three dangerous fugitives arrested in Tenerife

The Hungarian authorities contacted the Spanish police for help after finding out they could be on the island…

Arona Council fined €60,000 for not renewing licence with Costas for sunbeds on beaches
Arona Council fined €60,000 for not renewing licence with Costas for sunbeds on beaches

The fine relates to the unauthorised use of sunbeds, umbrellas, and facilities on four popular beaches in Los Cristianos…

Tenerife beach reopens to the public as contamination is at an acceptable level
Tenerife beach reopens to the public as contamination is at an acceptable level

The water is tested every Monday and Thursday. Latest results show that the water quality has improved…

VIDEO: Thick fog disrupts flights at Tenerife North Airport
VIDEO: Thick fog disrupts flights at Tenerife North Airport

Although fog is not unusual at the airport, this was next level.

The most unusual road in Spain is in the Canary Islands!
The most unusual road in Spain is in the Canary Islands!

It runs over the rooftops of houses in Tenerife…

Puerto de la Cruz council urges people to dispose of rubbish correctly
Puerto de la Cruz council urges people to dispose of rubbish correctly

They have seen an increase in numbers of rats and cockroaches due to people dumping bags on the street…

National Police make six arrests for document fraud at Tenerife South Airport
National Police make six arrests for document fraud at Tenerife South Airport

There has been increased border control due since Brexit with 20,000 foreign travellers passing through every day…

Man hospitalised after knife attack on a street in the south of Tenerife
Man hospitalised after knife attack on a street in the south of Tenerife

He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital for urgent treatment…

School bus catches fire in Tenerife
School bus catches fire in Tenerife

Fortunately no injuries have been reported. Full details here…

National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas
National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas

The victim was stabbed in the neck and the female officer kept him alive until paramedics arrived and took him for emergency surgery…

El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination
El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination

A temporary ban on swimming is in place until tests show it is safe to go back into the water…

Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport
Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport

He bought flight tickets specifically to access departures so he could steal from the Duty Free shop…

Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas
Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas

Police were carrying out surveillance on one person when they witnessed the second deal and made more arrests…

VIDEO: 'Comet of the Century' spotted from Teide Observatory in Tenerife
VIDEO: 'Comet of the Century' spotted from Teide Observatory in Tenerife

It was captured in a timelapse video from the observatory on Izaña mountain…

74-year-old woman rescued after falling on hiking trail in Southern Tenerife
74-year-old woman rescued after falling on hiking trail in Southern Tenerife

She was near the Punta de Rasca lighthouse when she needed rescuing from an area difficult to access…

Warning as venomous 'Blue Dragon' detected at beach in the south of Tenerife
Warning as venomous 'Blue Dragon' detected at beach in the south of Tenerife

A purple flag is displayed, which signals the presence of harmful marine wildlife, alongside the yellow flag already in place…

Palm Mar residents protest against nightly noise and street parties
Palm Mar residents protest against nightly noise and street parties

Complaints have gone up massively since a new aparthotel opened in the residential resort…

Man drowns at La Arenita Beach in the south of Tenerife
Man drowns at La Arenita Beach in the south of Tenerife

He was found floating face down in the sea and another person was in difficulty due to the conditions…

Mount Teide wearing her ‘hat’ means rain is on the way
Mount Teide wearing her ‘hat’ means rain is on the way

The volcano is shrouded by a spectacular lenticular cloud as weather forecasts show rain today…