Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz has been temporarily closed to swimmers after a Public Health analysis found E. coli levels above permitted limits. The council insists its own tests came back clean and has called for an urgent review of the discrepancy.
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Two beers brewed in the Canary Islands have been named best in Spain in their categories at the World Beer Awards 2026. Dorada Sin Gluten and Tropical Con Limón took gold, with Compañía Cervecera de Canarias collecting seven accolades in total.
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A new international study conducted at Loro Parque reveals how bottlenose dolphins combine echolocation and movement to distinguish objects made of different materials. The findings offer crucial insights into cetacean perception and have significant implications for marine conservation.
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The solar eclipse on 12 August will be partially visible across the Canary Islands. Santa Cruz de Tenerife council has named Taganana as the best spot to watch it from the capital. Here’s when to look up and how to stay safe.
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In Tenerife, a growing group of wine growers is abandoning conventional farming to embrace regenerative viticulture, restoring life to degraded soils. This feature explores how the practice is reviving vineyards hit by falling production, salinisation and the phylloxera plague, prioritising quality over quantity.
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A shark was sighted off the coast of Radazul in Tenerife on Saturday, just before the Canary Islands Outdoor Freediving Championship. Participants captured the moment on video, with some joking about the unexpected visitor.
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A fire broke out at the Juan Grande landfill in Gran Canaria on Friday afternoon, with crews managing to contain the blaze within two hours. Two workers were treated for smoke inhalation, and an investigation is under way into the cause.
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The 12 August solar eclipse is expected to draw large crowds across Tenerife, prompting the Canary Islands Government to activate a pre-alert. Authorities warn of potential 4G and 5G network saturation, traffic congestion, and wildfire risk, urging people to plan ahead and use public transport.
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The Muelle de Puerto de la Cruz, a historic jetty hidden from the tourist crowds of Playa Jardín, remains the beloved swimming spot for locals. Discover why generations of residents keep returning to this charming cove for a daily dip.
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Scientists have warned that earthquake swarms under Tenerife’s Teide volcano will continue and some tremors may be felt. Activity this year has doubled compared to the previous decade, though experts have ruled out an eruption in the short or medium term.
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