El Médano Beach, located in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, in the south of Tenerife, has officially reopened for public use after being closed earlier in the week due to concerns over water quality. The decision to lift the ban was made yesterday after receiving the results of new tests, which confirmed that the water is now safe for swimming again, with contamination levels falling within acceptable limits.
The beach was closed on Tuesday (October 15th) by the council, when water tests revealed a higher-than-permitted level of enterococci bacteria. They took immediate action by temporarily prohibiting swimming and raising a red flag to alert beachgoers, citing safety concerns for swimmers, to protect the public while awaiting the results of further testing.
While the water sample taken on Tuesday showed a slight exceedance of the maximum allowed bacterial levels, prior testing over the past several weeks had indicated consistently good water quality.
Regular sampling takes place twice a week, every Monday and Thursday, with results being revealed the following day, ensuring continuous monitoring of water conditions.
The reopening of the central beach in El Médano comes as welcome news to both locals and visitors, especially as it is a popular weekend destination. The beach is part of a broader network of ten coastal areas monitored by the Granadilla de Abona authorities, including Cuevas del Trigo, Ensenada Pelada, La Jaquita, El Cabezo, Playa Chica, Leocadio Machado, La Tejita, El Chinchorro, and Playa Grande de Los Abrigos.
This monitoring aims to ensure the safety and quality of the waters across these popular beaches, providing regular updates to the public and taking swift action when necessary to safeguard the health of anyone who goes into the water.
