the south of Tenerife The week ended with five beaches out of use, three in Granadilla de Abona and two in Candelaria. Of these, today only the prohibition of their use for bathing in La Tejita in Granada remains.
The City Council of Passion fruit opened the Central Beach of El Médano and El Chinchorro after its closure, last Friday, due to runoff of rainwater. The company awarded the water analysis service for bathing areas in the municipality confirmed today that the waters of these two beaches are suitable for bathing, but not La Tejita, which will remain closed for the time being.
The authorities from Granada explain that the closure of the three beaches during the weekend was preventive in order to guarantee adequate levels of safety for users.
In the case of Candlemasthe Department of Health informs that Los Guanches and Punta Larga beaches are open to bathing. Last Friday he discouraged the use of these coastal areas because during the afternoon they detected the presence of microalgae. After monitoring the situation carried out over the weekend, today they lift the measure because “no presence of them has been detected in the water or near the coast of the municipality. Similarly, users of the beach are warned to be careful when bathing in the coming days.