Storm Regina Subsides but Coastal Dangers Remain
The severe weather that has battered Tenerife and the wider Canary Islands due to Storm Regina is beginning to shift towards greater stability. The Canary Islands Government has been deactivating the various weather alerts and pre-alerts, with one major exception: maritime conditions. The General Directorate of Emergencies maintains a coastal phenomena alert across the entire archipelago.
Beach Closures Defied by Reckless Visitors
Consequently, many coastal access points in Tenerife remain closed to the public until sea conditions improve—a prohibition that some either do not understand or choose to ignore. In the north of Tenerife, specifically at the Rojas coastal zone within the municipality of El Sauzal, several tourists were seen bypassing the safety tape cordoning off the area.
The Allure and Peril of Rojas Beach
Rojas beach is one of Tenerife’s most striking spots, where the sea meets a dramatic distant view of Mount Teide in a single frame. Despite its beauty, it is an area where the sea can become exceptionally powerful during conditions like those seen recently. The beach is composed of volcanic rock pools and forms part of the Protected Landscape of the Costa de Acentejo.
A Dangerous Disregard for Safety
Despite the active coastal alert and the clear safety tape prohibiting access to the Rojas maritime zone, several individuals failed to respect the restrictions. This reckless behaviour not only puts their own lives at risk but also endangers the emergency service personnel who would be called upon to respond should an incident occur.
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