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Playa Grande and Charcón reopen after water quality scare

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Beaches reopen following water quality checks

The bathing areas of Playa Grande and Charcón, both located within Playa Jardín, have reopened to the public after the Canary Islands Government’s General Directorate of Public Health lifted the precautionary restriction. The move follows confirmation of favourable results from the latest water analyses carried out in the area.

The reopening comes after a temporary precautionary closure on 3 September, implemented on the advice of Public Health following unfavourable results in routine checks. Throughout this period, Puerto de la Cruz Town Hall maintained the bathing ban while the necessary tests were carried out to guarantee the safety of beachgoers.

Independent testing backs up the decision

In parallel with the checks conducted by Public Health, the Town Hall commissioned additional independent analyses, which complement the programme of regular testing that the council runs along its coastline. The results now available confirm that the water currently meets the required standards for safe bathing, allowing both areas to return to normal use.

The Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Leopoldo Afonso, said: “From the very first moment, we have acted with the utmost caution. Whenever there is any doubt about water quality, the safety of residents and visitors has to be our top priority, even if that means temporarily imposing restrictive measures.”

Afonso added: “The important news today is that Public Health has confirmed through its analyses that water conditions once again permit bathing, and those favourable results back up the independent checks carried out by the Town Hall.”

Ongoing vigilance promised

The mayor insists that reopening does not mean reducing surveillance along the coastline. “We will continue with regular analyses, cleaning work and constant monitoring. Our responsibility does not end when a beach reopens; we need to maintain a control system that allows us to know the state of our waters at all times and act immediately in the event of any incident,” he said.

The Town Hall has maintained a continuous surveillance strategy since 16 August 2024, including cleaning of drainage networks and monitoring of coastal water quality, as part of efforts to improve health and environmental safeguards across the municipality’s bathing areas. This work includes periodic checks and preventive measures designed to detect and address any possible deterioration in water quality.

Cleaning and monitoring to continue

Over the coming weeks, cleaning and monitoring work will continue, along with regular water testing, with the aim of continually verifying that bathing waters remain in good condition. The Town Hall has expressed particular gratitude for the cooperation and responsibility shown by residents and visitors, who respected municipal advice and the signage installed in the affected areas throughout the closure period.

From today, 4 September, Playa Grande and Charcón return to normal use, with the health restriction officially lifted and favourable bathing conditions confirmed.

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