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Canarian Police detain ten hikers and a guide for using a prohibited trail in Anaga
Canarian Police detain ten hikers and a guide for using a prohibited trail in Anaga

There are warning signs to deter access due to the hazardous terrain, but they ignored them…

Off duty officers arrest two pickpockets caught robbing tourists in Playa de Las Americas
Off duty officers arrest two pickpockets caught robbing tourists in Playa de Las Americas

They witnessed the thieves in action and immediately intervened…

VIDEO: Orcas spotted off the south coast of Tenerife
VIDEO: Orcas spotted off the south coast of Tenerife

A pod of killer whales were filmed by whales and dolphins excursions. See the video here…

Injured climber rescued from rocks after rope snapped in the south of Tenerife
Injured climber rescued from rocks after rope snapped in the south of Tenerife

He was climbing in an area between Los Abrigos and La Tejita and had to be rescued by the fire brigade…

Tenerife Cabildo planting 40,000 trees to restore forests affected by 2023 wildfire
Tenerife Cabildo planting 40,000 trees to restore forests affected by 2023 wildfire

They are focusing on regenerating over 500 hectares that was destroyed on the northern slope of the island…

Protest by more than 300 camper vans will cause delays on the TF-1 motorway
Protest by more than 300 camper vans will cause delays on the TF-1 motorway

They are travelling from Las Chafiras to Santa Cruz and back in protest of lack of facilities for them on the island…

People filmed illegally camping in Teide National Park
People filmed illegally camping in Teide National Park

Camping is not permitted in natural protected areas. See the video here…

Two men arrested after breaking into abandoned hotel in south Tenerife
Two men arrested after breaking into abandoned hotel in south Tenerife

During the arrest, one of the suspects attempted to assault on of the policemen, further complicating the situation…

Investigation underway into cause of restaurant fire in Las Chafiras
Investigation underway into cause of restaurant fire in Las Chafiras

A Korean restaurant caught fire on Monday morning and spread to businesses close by…

Campers face fines after caught staying overnight in protected natural area of south Tenerife
Campers face fines after caught staying overnight in protected natural area of south Tenerife

Camping without the necessary authorisation is classified as a minor offence, carrying fines ranging from €150 to €600 per person…

Warning flags on beach in Costa Adeje due to presence of Portuguese Man O War jellyfish
Warning flags on beach in Costa Adeje due to presence of Portuguese Man O War jellyfish

There is already a yellow flag for dangerous sea conditions, but now also a warning for jellyfish…

Tenerife Music Festival announces first artists for 2025 edition
Tenerife Music Festival announces first artists for 2025 edition

The festival is back at the port of Santa Cruz for two nights in June with an already impressive line-up…

29-year-old woman rescued after falling onto rocks at a Tenerife beach
29-year-old woman rescued after falling onto rocks at a Tenerife beach

She suffered facial and leg injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment…

National Police officer imprisoned for involvement in a network of brothels in Tenerife
National Police officer imprisoned for involvement in a network of brothels in Tenerife

The secrecy order has now been lifted following an investigation by internal affairs…

Maritime Rescue intercepts a boat with 61 migrants on board near Los Cristianos
Maritime Rescue intercepts a boat with 61 migrants on board near Los Cristianos

It was first spotted by a Fred Olsen ferry 13 miles off the south coast of Tenerife…

61-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after fall on Tenerife hiking trail
61-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after fall on Tenerife hiking trail

A rescue helicopter was needed to retrieve her due to the terrain she was in…

Paraglider seriously injured after falling onto a road in Tenerife
Paraglider seriously injured after falling onto a road in Tenerife

He has been admitted to hospital with severely broken bones...

Guardia Civil arrests thief targeting abandoned properties in Tenerife
Guardia Civil arrests thief targeting abandoned properties in Tenerife

He is accused of committing multiple break-ins and thefts, amassing stolen goods valued at approximately €33,000…

Adeje reinforces public safety with 20 new trainee police officers
Adeje reinforces public safety with 20 new trainee police officers

They will complete 1,200 hours of training before fully joining the force, bringing the corps up to 125 active officers…