They have asked for the town hall's security cameras and they are also working with the company that handles those cameras," mayor Emilio Jose Navarro told Reuters.The image shared by the family to British media outlets shows a person walking through town but it is impossible to make out a face.Navarro said police had interviewed several people who may have seen him including some who said they thought they had spotted him on the coast watching matches in the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.British national Tom Beckett who is familiar with the area where Slater last used his phone and was in Santiago del Teide on Tuesday said be believed the teenager may not have reached the town."Had he been on the road he would have been seen by numerous tourists It's a very narrow road so they wouldn't have missed him they would have seen him," Beckett told Reuters.Writing by Emma Pinedo and Catherine MacDonald; editing by Charlie Devereux and Timothy Heritage Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The excavation of the Erjos Tunnel, connecting the municipalities of El Tanque in the north and Santiago del Teide in the south of Tenerife, has officially been completed. The tunnel, which stretches 5.1 kilometres, is the longest in the Canary Islands and stands out as Spain’s first interurban tunnel with two separate tubes, is expected to be finished and functional in 2027, two years behind schedule. The tunnel will improve travel between the north and south of Tenerife, helping to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly along the highly congested TF-5 motorway that serves the Santa Cruz–La Laguna metropolitan area. "This is one of the largest projects currently undertaken by the regional government and represents the most substantial budget within the current Road Agreement," said Pablo Rodríguez, Minister of Public Works, Housing, and Mobility. 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Warren Slater has been retracing his missing son’s steps in the search on the island of Tenerife I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Jay Slater’s family have been spotted searching a town in Tenerife as they retrace the missing teenager’s final movements, despite the local mayor insisting “he wasn’t here” mountain village of Santiago del Teide on Monday as the hunt on the Spanish island entered its fourth week The official search has now been called off, with Warren Slater criticising local police and residents alike for not doing more to help his son, an apprentice bricklayer from Lancashire On Saturday, Warren, Zak and Jay’s mother, Debbie Duncan, took part in an eight-hour search in a remote valley in the north of Tenerife, where Jay’s phone last pinged on 17 June The teenager was at the NRG festival in Plata de las Americas on 16 June before going to an AirBnB in the village of Masca with two men He left the following morning and appeared to start an 11-hour walk back to his apartment in the tourist area of Los Cristianos The last official sighting of him was by a cafe owner whose brother owns the cottage where his two new acquaintances were staying. She said Jay asked her about bus times before he decided not to wait for two hours for a service. She last saw him walking out of the village while she was in her car. The teenager’s final recorded location on his phone was at 8.50am in the Rural de Teno National Park. Manchester Evening News reported Warren and Zak were pictured on Monday combing through Santiago del Teide, which is on the outskirts of the park, as the pair widened the boundaries of their search. A grainy CCTV image of someone who was thought to have potentially been Jay was captured in this town earlier in the search. However, the town’s mayor, Emilio Navaro, previously said he did not believe the CCTV image was from Santiago del Tiede. Speaking to MailOnline after Saturday’s search, Warren also spoke of his frustration with the local police, who called off the search operation after emergency workers found nothing in the last search near Masca on Saturday, 29 June. However, Tenerife’s Guardia Civil said it was following “several lines of investigation” last week. The police have also said it will allow search and rescue teams to operate on the island. Jay’s family along with volunteers have continued the search and there’s also been support from TV investigator Mark Williams-Thomas. More than £50,000 has also been raised through a GoFundMe to support the family in its efforts. Speaking to MailOnline, Warren said: “We’re going round and round in circles. The Spanish police, you can’t go screaming and shouting at them because they don’t do anything. If you start screaming and shouting they won’t do anything even more.” Jay’s uncle, Glen Duncan, has also criticised the police. Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I don’t know if they’re following up every single lead. I feel like marching down there myself and bursting into the police station.” He added: “We’re still holding onto hope – we have to because we don’t know.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies govt and politics"},{"score":0.655337,"label":"/society"},{"score":0.638,"label":"/travel/traveling with kids"},{"score":0.61219,"label":"/family and parenting/children"},{"score":0.608464,"label":"/business and industrial/business operations/business plans"},{"score":0.60212,"label":"/family and parenting/parenting teens"},{"score":0.595186,"label":"/sports/walking"},{"score":0.574605,"label":"/law Published: Invalid Date THIS is the moment cops looking for Jay Slater scoured the exact spot where a mystery "grainy figure" was seen Our exclusive footage shows a cop searching a spot where a sighting of the missing teen was reported in Santiago del Teide. An officer with a flashlight and another man are seen combing the area for clues before heading back over to the church and waiting near the road Previous grainy footage taken at the same spot showed a figure that the teen's family are praying is him Meanwhile, missing Jay Slater was spotted "celebrating" at a bar while watching the Euros Locals in Santiago del Teide claim they spotted the 19-year-old on a bench 10 hours after his last phone call The town's mayor revealed new bizarre reports have been made from Los Gigantes Emilio Jose Navarro said a number of locals told cops that Jay was enjoying watching the football tournament. "Some people think he may have been in the coastal area of the municipality they saw him celebrating in a bar over the days they have been Euro cup matches." He added: "We know the judicial police is investigating the city hall security cameras which are more for tourism purposes than security "They are working also with the company that handles those cameras it's the Guardia Civil that is handling that." cop Mark William Thomas retraced Jay's last known steps and was in communication with his family Spanish police continued their search with new specialist sniffer dog teams in remote Masca Lancs disappeared after leaving two pals he met at the NRG music festival at their AirBnb cottage He called pal Lucy Law and told her he was exhausted and thirsty with just one per cent battery on his phone The walk from Jay’s last-known location to his accommodation would have taken about 11 hours on foot By Ellie Doughty Jay goes to a rave at the 2024 NRG music festival in Tenerife 8.35pm - Jay posts a smiling Snapchat video of him laughing with friends He leaves the rave with two men he met that day and is driven back to their accommodation across the island 7.30am - Jay posts a Snapchat of a hand holding a cigarette in the area where the accommodation was - near the rural de Teno Park on the north of the island 8.30am - Jay calls his friend Lucy Law and tells her he missed a bus had one per cent of battery left on his phone and was stuck in the “middle of nowhere” 9am - A missing persons report is filed and the search for Jay begins 2am - Police knock on the door of Jay’s mum Debbie Duncan’s home and tell her to catch the first flight out to Tenerife 7am - She flies out from Manchester Airport alongside her son Zak to help with the search Debbie is sent a Snapchat message saying “Kiss goodbye to your boy 12.30pm - Police move the search to the south of the island briefly after a false sighting Cops search his hotel room for clues as his mum says there was “nothing untoward there” Debbie gives a heart-wrenching interview where she shares fears he has been “taken” and says “I just want my baby back” Cops begin day four of the massive search for Jay Lancashire cops offer to help with the search but Tenerife authorities say they are "satisfied that they have the resources they need" Search turns to 22,000ft ravine in Masca - part of an area dubbed "the badlands" by locals The sixth day of the search begins with sniffer dogs mountain rescue and firefighters again taking to the hills in northern Tenerife Possible new sighting of Jay places him near a church with two men at 6pm on Monday - although unconfirmed by police Jay's dad Warren and brother Zak visit the search site in Tenerife Cops focus their search around small outbuildings in de Teno park near where Jay's phone last pinged Jay's mum Debbie says trolls are comparing her to Karen Matthews The GoFundMe set up by Jay's friend Lucy surpasses £30,000 after just three days Exclusive Sun footage shows Jay appearing to fall and stumble back up at a rave before he vanished Police expand search area north to parts of Buenavista del Norte Jay's dad says his family are in 'a living hell' Brit hiker found by Jay search teams says he 'didn't need to be saved' Madeleine McCann cop lands in Tenerife to join search Tenerife cops call in reinforcements from Madrid - including specialist sniffer dogs Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Missing Jay Slater has allegedly been seen 'watching the Euros' by 'several witnesses', a Tenerife mayor has said Missing Jay Slater has allegedly been seen "watching the Euros" by "several witnesses" Spanish police are said to be examining CCTV after locals claim to have spotted the 19-year-old watching the football tournament "on the coast" The Mayor of Santiago del Teide said some of the witnesses had "been interviewed by police" Spanish police are yet to confirm the claims Mayor Emilio Jose Navarro said some of the witnesses had 'been interviewed by police' The teenager travelled to an Airbnb in the village of Masca with people he met at the NRG musical festival on Sunday The apprentice bricklayer spoke to his friend Lucy Law at 8am local time last Monday to say he had missed his bus his phone had just one per cent battery and he would walk home instead His last known location was in the mountainous Rural de Teno Park Spanish Police have meticulously searched the area where his phone signal was last located with no trace of Slater being found so far It comes after CCTV footage of a “possible sighting” of the 19-year-old in Santiago del Teide was released by his family The image shows a male walking past a church in the village at around 6pm on Monday - 10 hours after friends reportedly last heard from him Mayor Emilio Jose Navarro said: "We know the police are investigating the CCTV images "They have asked for the town hall's security cameras and they are also working with the company that handles those cameras." with no trace of Jay Slater being found so far Travel writer Joe Crawley told GB News that as the claims about Slater's sighting are from a "member of office" He said: "The rumour going around now is that a local mayor in the area has seen Jay in a bar watching the Euro games but this is coming from a member of office I mentioned the police are investigating that area now "I think it was Santiago del Teide which is the closest town anyway." Emergency services have recovered the body of a 42-year-old Polish man from Charco del Tancón a notoriously hazardous natural pool in the municipality of Santiago del Teide as reported by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) Charco del Tancón is a ‘blower’ cave a geological formation where seawater surges in and out through a narrow tunnel dramatically altering the water’s level and conditions within seconds This phenomenon makes the area particularly treacherous with powerful currents that pull swimmers underwater The incident took place at 2:30pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday) which is when CECOES received an alert from the Local Police which reported a body floating in the water They immediately activated the necessary emergency resources including the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) of the Canary Islands Government Firefighters and Local Police officers managed to recover the body and bring it to shore while awaiting the arrival of judicial authorities to give permission for it to be taken for official identification and autopsy Charco del Tancón has gained notoriety on social media where it has been promoted as an idyllic swimming spot despite its well-documented dangers The authorities have repeatedly warned against swimming in the area as the unpredictable currents have led to several fatalities in recent years The Canary Islands are marking a major milestone in the fight against invasive termites with successful eradication in several regions thanks to cutting-edge methods developed through a pioneering scientific study led by the Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology (IPNA) and supported by the Cabildo de Tenerife has brought relief to residents who have struggled with destructive infestations in recent years termite colonies have been fully eliminated in the municipalities of Arona While these areas show no signs of active infestation authorities will continue to monitor them over the coming years before officially declaring them termite-free The campaign represents a significant victory against Reticulitermes flavipes an aggressive and invasive termite species that has caused extensive damage across parts of the island such as the coastal areas of La Laguna and parts of Tacoronte are still battling larger infestations and remain under active treatment and surveillance The IPNA study drew from research conducted in mainland cities like Granada and Seville where similar termite eradication projects proved effective in under a year confirmed that these areas have remained termite-free for over a decade demonstrating the long-term potential of the methods used In contrast to traditional chemical barriers now banned in Spain due to their environmental impact the focus in Tenerife has been on environmentally safe bait systems a substance that disrupts termite development by preventing the formation of their exoskeletons The Canary Islands project has further advanced this approach by deploying more durable and effective bait systems the programme has been coordinated by the Cabildo in partnership with Tragsatec for eradication operations and IPNA for scientific oversight Despite the unique challenges posed by the aggressive termite species on the islands the collaborative effort has succeeded in halting infestations in key areas and reducing the overall impact on affected communities The Scientific Committee for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Volcanic Phenomena (CCES) has confirmed "anomalous" volcanic activity at Mount Teide though experts emphasise that there are no signs of an imminent eruption they note a heightened likelihood of volcanic activity in the medium to long term This update was shared by the Canary Islands government following an extraordinary committee meeting on Thursday Increased Pressure in Teide’s Hydrothermal System Key findings from ongoing investigations and monitoring reveal significant changes in seismic attributed to rising pressure in the hydrothermal system beneath Tenerife highlight the need for increased vigilance altered gas emissions from Teide correlate with a pattern of increased seismic activity 14 earthquakes were recorded within 24 hours earlier this week the Canary Islands Councillor for Territorial Policy urging "calm and prudence" amid public concerns following recent seismic swarms He highlighted the efforts of the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Directorate General of Emergencies who are collaborating on projects to update risk maps and improve monitoring systems with the government pledging to make the scientific committee's findings publicly accessible through the Territorial Policy Department's website Recent months have seen notable seismic swarms including a swarm in June and July 2023 at depths exceeding 30 kilometres near Santiago del Teide Another occurred later in 2023 at depths of 17 to 23 kilometres beneath Las Cañadas Smaller seismic clusters have also been identified under Izaña and the peaks of Arico The Canary Islands government continues to operate under its Special Civil Protection and Emergency Plan for Volcanic Risk (PEVOLCA) ensuring preparedness for any escalation in volcanic activity the identified anomalies point to a dynamic subsurface environment that warrants continued scientific scrutiny The public is encouraged to remain informed through official updates and to follow any guidance provided by emergency authorities particularly in areas experiencing increased seismicity A British holidaymaker has tragically died after being swept into the sea by a wave at the Los Gigantes natural rock pool in Tenerife The incident occurred just before midday yesterday at the popular landmark on the island's west coast was one of three people who encountered difficulties after a wave washed them into the sea The man was found face-down in the water in a state of cardiac arrest and was airlifted to a nearby football pitch Two women who were also swept into the sea managed to reach safety One suffered minor injuries to her legs and was taken to a health centre for treatment while the other was treated for a panic attack at the scene The accident happened at Los Gigantes natural pool located near the four-star Barcelo Santiago Hotel is protected by a concrete wall but remains vulnerable to heavy waves during strong swells There are currently active weather alerts warning people to avoid the rock pools during rough sea conditions as high waves can spill into the swimming area It remains unclear whether the survivors were relatives or friends of the deceased and their nationalities have not been disclosed Local Police were unavailable for comment early this morning although reports have identified the man as a British tourist Video removed at request of the deceased's family Regional authorities in the Canary Islands have been urging residents and tourists to exercise caution near the sea this week due to heavy waves and strong swells A spokesperson for the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) confirmed details of the incident: "Emergency services intervened in the rescue of three people who had got into difficulties in the sea near the Crab Island natural pool in Santiago del Teide when we were informed three people had been swept by a wave into the sea was found face down in the water and rescued by helicopter He was in cardiac arrest when he was brought ashore and efforts to save him were unsuccessful." "A 50-year-old woman with minor injuries to her lower limbs was taken to a nearby health centre This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by the sea particularly in regions prone to powerful waves Visitors are urged to heed local warnings and avoid entering the water during adverse conditions A violent street brawl involving more than 30 people erupted early on Sunday morning outside a nightclub on Avenida Marítima in Puerto Santiago located in the municipality of Santiago del Teide two of which were caused by bladed weapons The Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received several alerts about the altercation and promptly dispatched the relevant emergency services to the location given three were taken to hospital for further treatment Two men sustained injuries from knife wounds to the chest and were transported to Hospital del Sur and Hospiten Sur A third man suffered a superficial laceration and multiple contusions classified as ‘moderate’ and was taken to a health centre in Adeje The fourth person was treated for a mild anxiety attack and declined transportation to a medical facility The police played a critical role in managing the chaotic scene with the Guardia Civil taking charge of the investigation and handling legal proceedings while the Local Police supported the emergency response teams during the incident The authorities are continuing their investigations into the incident to identify those involved and determine the underlying causes of the conflict Foreign News ReporterPublished: Invalid Date JAY SLATER'S family are now searching a town in Tenerife where the teen was allegedly spotted nine hours after he disappeared The missing teen's dad and brother scoured the mountainous village of Santiago del Teide on Monday - after cops called off their search a 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldthistle disappeared on the holiday island three weeks ago volunteers and mountain rescue spent a fortnight looking for him Now his devastated family, who flew out to Tenerife the week he vanished Yesterday they focused their efforts in the town of Santiago del Teide which made headlines several weeks ago, the Independent reports They apparently said he was with a pair of men sitting on a bench outside a church 3.5 miles away from his last known location The mysterious sighting raised questions as the witness placed Jay there at 6pm some nine hours after he was last heard from on Monday morning On Wednesday June 26 The Sun revealed exclusive CCTV footage that showed police scouring the town. The pair then walked towards the town hall Previous grainy footage taken in the same spot showed a figure which Jay's family suggested could be him after the Santiago sighting or more information from Debbie on the witness' claims A heartbroken Debbie said at the time that she feared "something untoward" had happened to the teen It comes as Jay's worried dad, Warren Slater, begged British police to get involved in search efforts for his missing son He warned it would take "an army 10 years" to search the vast mountainous area where Jay vanished Speaking to The Sun Warren said: "As a family we need to ask the British authorities to help “At the moment, it’s just us. I haven’t got a team. We need a team to come over here and find out for us what the police are doing and what we need to do "Our hands are tied over here - we need experts “It’ll take an army 10 years to cover all this He also called on British cops to interview Ayub Qassim, 31 - a convicted drug dealer who was among the last people to see Jay before he vanished Jay headed back to an Airbnb rented by Qassim Qassim, who The Sun revealed was jailed for nine years in 2015 previously insisted: "Jay came to the house alive The convicted criminal has hit out at speculation over his involvement in the mystery case and insists he has "nothing to hide". Qassim, who booked the Airbnb under the surname Abdul, and his friend spoke to Spanish police after Jay vanished Officials deemed them "irrelevant" to the ongoing investigation and let them fly home to the UK the very next day There have been mounting calls for police to speak to them again amid the ongoing mystery of Jay's disappearance Monday July 8 marks three weeks since Jay Slater who flew out to the popular holiday island for a rave festival with friends Lucy Law and Brad Page On Sunday June 16 the three of them headed off to one of the events at Papagayo nightclub In the early hours of Monday 17 - Lucy and Brad were ready to head back to their hotel It was then that he left the south of the island and headed to an Airbnb in the northwest with two British men The Sun revealed the identity of one of them - convicted drug dealer Ayub Qassim who spent nine years behind bars in the UK For days it was thought that the second mystery man went by the name ‘Johnny Vegas’ On Sunday former detective Mark Williams-Thomas said Qassim told him he is in fact the man behind the nickname ‘Johnny Vegas’ We don’t yet know the identity of the second man - who remains a key part of the puzzle in Jay’s mysterious disappearance Qassim claims he drove Jay and the friend back to their accommodation and said they all went to sleep In the morning he offered to drive the teen back to the Los Cristianos resort after a nap claims she had a panicked call from him soon after he left the holiday let his phone was about to die and that he’d been cut by a cactus Jay had been seen by the owner of the Airbnb that morning wandering around near the Rural de Teno park - a mountainous region close-by He is believed to have been attempting the 11-hour trek back to his hotel despite the alleged offer of a lift and more buses scheduled for the day It was there that his phone last pinged - and he hasn’t been seen or heard from since Mark Williams-Thomas has claimed he left the Airbnb quickly Qassim says he was woken up that morning by a phone call from an unnamed friend of Jay saying he was “in a ditch” somewhere and had been “cut by a cactus” Jay’s friend Lucy claimed to have “tracked down” the two men in the Airbnb after he vanished - quizzing them on the morning of Jay’s disappearance Some reports have suggested Lucy knew the two men She has dubbed his disappearance “weird and suspicious” Both men were questioned by Spanish cops on June 17 but quickly deemed “irrelevant” to the investigation and cleared to fly back to the UK Police spent almost two weeks searching for Jay in the Tenerife mountains Jay’s family have repeatedly slammed the Spanish investigation into his bizarre disappearance He told The Sun: "My starting position ask the two men who’ve taken him - and then start from there." over why Jay would have travelled so far with two older men he didn’t know and why he braved the Tenerife mountains with no phone battery water or heat protection for a day-long walk A hiker was rescued on Wednesday after suffering a fall in a remote and hard-to-reach area of Los Gigantes within the municipality of Santiago del Teide which required the intervention of an emergency helicopter was reported by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The Government of the Canary Islands confirmed that the GES emergency helicopter was deployed to retrieve the injured hiker who had sustained minor injuries and was successfully extracted from the rugged terrain medical staff from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) transported the hiker to a nearby healthcare facility for further assessment and treatment Los Gigantes: A Popular Hiking Destination known for its dramatic cliffs rising from the sea ranging from easy walks to challenging climbs the rugged terrain and potential for sudden changes in weather conditions can make hiking in Los Gigantes dangerous While specific statistics for rescues in Los Gigantes may be difficult to obtain it's important to note that emergency services in Tenerife respond to numerous hiking incidents each year These incidents can range from minor injuries to serious emergencies A man in his 60s died yesterday (Thursday) after being rescued from the area by the natural pool at Isla Cangrejo, located in Santiago del Teide on the west coast of Tenerife. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30pm, when the swimmer, who was outside the natural pool, struggled to reach the shore and found himself in distress in the open sea. The Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received the alert and promptly activated a large-scale rescue operation. The resources mobilised included a GES rescue helicopter, Maritime Rescue services, Tenerife Firefighters, as well as ambulances and the Local Police and Guardia Civil. Before emergency teams arrived, a private boat managed to rescue the swimmer from the water and took him to the Los Gigantes dock, where the emergency personnel were waiting. Paramedics immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the man, who was in cardiac arrest and showing signs of drowning. Despite the efforts of the emergency teams, the resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. A doctor from the Primary Care team officially declared the man's death at the scene. Authorities, including the Guardia Civil have begun investigations and are preparing official reports on the incident. sharp drops and cacti hinder search efforts for teenager in the mountainous terrain From the winding main road which links the villages of Masca and Las Portelas, close to where 19-year-old Jay Slater disappeared Officers from the Guardia Civil dressed in green and black spend their day walking among the shrubs, accompanied by a sniffer dog as the search continues more than a week after he went missing. While helicopters and drones had previously been deployed to find the teenager, it is now a small group of emergency workers who lead the search with specialist canines brought in from Madrid Mr Slater’s last known location is believed to be a remote area near the Mirador La Cruz de Hilda cafe, an 11-hour walk from his accommodation in the south of Tenerife His disappearance has attracted search parties of friends and family as well as an army of internet sleuths and conspiracy theorists with no trace of the apprentice bricklayer to offer any clues a young waiter at a cafe in Masca expressed his surprise at the media attention Conditions in the Masca Valley are brutal – the hillsides are covered in wild shrubbery and cacti, with narrow paths suddenly leading to dramatic drops on either side it is easy to see how someone could become lost if they ventured off the main road or any of the well-trodden paths While the beachside resorts of Tenerife enjoy 26C-degree heat the weather can change dramatically in the mountains with wind and mist appearing in a matter of minutes whose holiday home is on a hidden dirt track embedded in the mountainside watched the police search from their back garden police officers can be seen combing through the bushes and climbing down the ravine in search of clues they dismissed the idea that authorities had eased off their efforts and said they had seen helicopters drones and dogs in the surrounding area over the last four days Spanish police are investigating a possible sighting of the teenager in the town of Santiago del Tiede after a grainy CCTV image showed a young man crossing the road last Monday evening the walk takes hours due to the winding steep roads and dangerous hillsides which has been decorated with colourful bunting ahead of an upcoming festival a few posters of Mr Slater have been pinned to noticeboards and bus stops They were placed there by his father, Warren Slater, who visited the town on both Sunday and Monday and issued a plea for information to reporters. “I just want him to be found. I just want my son back, end of,” he told The Sun. “What more is there? It’s been a week now, a week of nothing. So somebody somewhere must’ve found out something. Somebody. “It is a living hell. Unless you’re going through it, you cannot explain. Please, please please, if anybody knows anything, just come forward and help us.” Speaking outside a small cafe, one local woman, Anita, said: “We often have hikers go missing, every summer it is the same. “Police come for a week and search and then they go – sometimes it can take months for a body to be found as the mountains are too difficult to search. “People have said there was a sighting of him here, but no one knows anything – his family came here but there’s nothing to show he is here, as far as I know no shop or cafe has seen him.” Others shrug their shoulders when asked, perplexed by the level of media interest in the area, while local mayor Emilio Navarro said that “all our resources and means” are being used to find him. Questions continue to swirl around the nature of Mr Slater’s disappearance, after he phoned his friend Lucy Law at around 8.15am last Monday, to say that he was lost, dehydrated and only had 1 per cent battery on his phone. He had been enjoying a holiday with friends in Tenerife, joining other revellers at the New Rave Generation (NRG) festival at Papagayo Beach Club last Sunday in the tourist area of Playa de Las Americas. Yet during the early hours of Monday morning, he travelled 23 miles away to the remote village of Masca, a mountainous area popular with hikers. He had met two British men during the festival, and accompanied them back to their Airbnb before setting off at around 7.30am on his own. Little else is known about his whereabouts, except for an eyewitness reporting that he had asked for bus timings, before walking in the opposite direction. Among those to join reporters at the search site were a couple who said they enjoyed “dark tourism”, and who had spent the last few days observing the operation. They are among several internet sleuths and conspiracy theorists who have travelled to Masca in recent days, with many posting their findings on social media platforms such as TikTok. In response to wild rumours, his mother Debbie Duncan said: “I really hope I am not taking my son home in a body bag. I really cannot believe the British public are not supporting me in trying to find Jay. This may happen to any of you one day.” An influencer has received backlash for posting photos of her posing in a dangerous cave in Tenerife. Spanish influencer Marina Rivera Saldaña, who has 1.9 million followers on her Instagram page @_riverss_, was criticized for swimming in the cave of El Tancón at Santiago del Teide. "Soy una sirenita de makoo," Saldaña wrote in the caption, which translates as "I'm a little mermaid from Makoo." The cave has been the site of several deaths over the years due to temperamental currents. It is listed as "permanently closed" on TripAdvisor The cave "fills up with waves" quickly when the tide changes and people may hit their heads on the ceiling "Although it may seem that the sea is calm in a matter of seconds a range of waves can come in "Your only way out would be to dive as deep as possible and wait there for a couple minutes The cave is known as a "bufadero," Tenerife Weekly reported which is "a natural formation in which the currents are unpredictable and it is difficult for rescue teams to intervene." Several tourists have died there due to these dangerous conditions Among the six people reported to have died there were a 33-year-old Swiss woman named Jasmine Ben Ali and a 27-year-old Italian man named Giovanni Rodríguez A 30-year-old British tourist also died in hospital after he was pulled out of the water in 2017 A spokesperson for local emergency services told The Mirror at the time that he was swept into the ocean while taking a walk along the rocks a doctor and a nurse from a local surgery together with the rescue team continued with their work trying to revive him but were unable to do so," they said Locals made their disparagement of Saldaña clear in the comments on her photos "Bathing is forbidden there," one person wrote "We are sick of tourists that don't respect our land." Others said Saldaña should be "thankful" she survived "You could have cracked your skull like so many other people who have dies on that site," another said "Stop inciting people to go to a place that is not only prohibited also known as the "Stairway to Heaven," which has been closed to the public since 1987 A four-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a car yesterday According to the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) the incident occurred just before 1:30pm which is when they received an alert reporting that a child had been knocked over by a car on Calle La Hondura and needed immediate medical attention Staff from a local medical centre provided initial treatment to the young girl before she was taken to the Hospital del Sur by ambulance for further care The Local Police have opened an investigation into the incident and are conducting the necessary procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident Her nationality and identity have not been revealed Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> News> UK News Police in Tenerife have interviewed locals who believe they may have spotted missing teenager Jay Slater watching a Euro 2024 match The disappearance of the 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer has taken the media by storm with an extensive search currently taking place on the Spanish island after he vanished last Monday However a local mayor on the island has made the bizarre claim that police have interviewed locals who believe they may have spotted Jay watching the Euros said police are also examining CCTV footage from the rural town - which is around three-and-a-half miles from Jay's last location in Rural de Teno park in the northwest of the island "We know the police are investigating (the CCTV images). They have asked for the town hall’s security cameras and they are also working with the company that handles those cameras," Mr Navarro told Reuters Jay's family have shared the CCTV image with the media which is believed to have been captured around 10 hours after his phone last pinged in the area The images show a man walking through a church square in the town but it is unable to make out his face The last person who is confirmed to have had contact with Jay is friend Lucy Law who spoke to him around 8:50am on Monday 17 June During the phone call Lucy revealed that Jay told her he didn't know where he was' needed a drink and had cut his leg on a cactus Jay had been attending the New Rave Generation (NRG) festival on the island over the weekend, with the teenager later travelling back to an Airbnb in the remote Masca region of Tenerife The hunt for Jay has so far focused around Masca and Las Portelas region of the island, with local police also searching on a 2,000ft ravine in the area Meanwhile, former British police officer has recently landed on the island hoping to aid in the search Mark Williams-Thomas - who previously worked on the Nicola Bulley case in January 2023 - has flown out to Tenerife after claiming that he would be able to locate Jay within just three days Speaking to Manchester Evening News about the search Williams-Thomas said he believed he could crack the case within '72 hours' if given 'total access' to all the documents and witnesses to deal with foreign police who handle it differently," he said "But I'd need their full cooperation I'd need to speak to every witness involved; those that he's been with since he's been on the island Some people will be more persons of interest than others "It's a week on now - I need to get on the ground and get the answers Topics: Jay Slater She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy The 23rd edition of the Tenerife Classic Car Rally the largest regularity rally of its kind in Spain captivating motor enthusiasts from across the island Setting off at 9:30am from García Sanabria Park in Santa Cruz the rally paid tribute to the victims of the floods in Valencia with a minute’s silence All participating cars are displaying black ribbons The rally began with a showcase of modern high-performance vehicles classic cars registered between the 1940s and 1970s with a total of 89 models across 25 car brands taking part highlighting the event's rich automotive heritage The first stage of the rally enjoyed favourable weather as participants left Santa Cruz and travelled through Machado and El Tablero eventually taking the scenic route via El Portillo to cross Las Cañadas del Teide they descended through Chío to the breathtaking Los Gigantes cliffs for their first stop The route then continued north through Santiago del Teide concluding at Puerto de la Cruz along the TF-5 highway With its blend of classic cars and spectacular landscapes the XXIII Clásica Tenerife remains a beloved event celebrating both Tenerife’s rich automotive culture and its scenic routes Níall FeiritearWed 26 Jun 2024 at 12:23The mayor of a Tenerife town says locals spotted Jay Slater watching football just after he went missing The 19-year-old British man vanished last Monday morning with a massive search operation currently entering its tenth day drones and sniffer dogs have been working alongside large numbers of search and rescue teams to try locate the youngster Dog teams have been flown in from Madrid to scour the dry countryside Now several locals in the town of Santiago del Teide say they believe they spotted Jay in the days following his disappearance Mayor Emilio Jose Navarro said these people have been interviewed by police and CCTV has even been submitted The footage is said to capture Jay 10 hours after he was last seen at Masca further up the mountain The image shows a figure walking past a church at around 6pm last Monday evening about four miles from the Masca village Jay was last known to be Mr Navarro said: “We know the police are investigating the CCTV images “They have asked for the town hall's security cameras and they are also working with the company that handles those cameras.” The story of the missing teen has captured the attention of the British public in a way not seen since Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007 who travelled with him to the party island has posted on social media Bradley feels he has top defend himself from conspiracy sleuths who have run amok online “Don't know why l've to jump on here to explain myself to the Facebook world,” Mr Hargreaves wrote "But if any of yous believe his best mate has anything to do with him going missing go to all these raves and what not together anf this was our first lads’ holiday with him because there isn't a factual story that has come out just a load of s*** that has been said by different people “Anyway won't be saying much more on here but just thought l'd get that out,” Mr Hargreaves added Among those who commented on his post was Lucy Law (19) the last friend who Jay spoke to at 8.50 am that fateful Monday morning Lucy wrote: “We will find him,” whilst adding a praying hands emoji Debbie Duncan revealed Jay’s former girlfriend had flown out to help with the search alongside a group of other pals School finance officer Debbie (55) revealed “It's been a week now and it's been awful “The Spanish police are doing a good job and we are getting updated from the consulate so we just put our faith in them “I know people in the UK have come forward as well who were at the festival and they are giving details of what they know but I'm not being told about that “Jay's very good friends from home have also been over and have put up posters They are good kids and like me just want him home.” has also joined the hunt for Jay in Tenerife He was the man who discovered that Jimmy Saville was an alleged paedophile He claims he can find answers “in three days" and has been spotted by reporters at the rental villa where Jay was last seen "I don't want to talk in detail at the moment but I've spent time with the family and my focus now is to build a clear timeline of the last 24 hours before Jay disappeared,” he said Jay's dad Warren Slater said the disappearance of his son “doesn't make sense'” Along with his other son Zak and family friend Rachel Hargreaves Warren said he had put up missing posters around the village of Santiago del Teide and said police were pursuing “every lead.” Jessica Ingham (19) told the Daily Mail that although she and Jay broke up “What really gets me is all these online detectives who have got nothing better to do than spread malicious rumours and gossip “People need to remember he is a missing person and his mother is absolutely sick with worry and she doesn't need to read all kinds of rubbish that are being written about him “It's really awful and these keyboard warriors need to take a step back and think about how Debbie is feeling and imagine if it was their son or brother that was missing “He's my ex boyfriend but we still keep in touch and he means a lot not just to me Jay's best friend warehouse worker James Currie (19) added: “We have just got to keep on hoping that he is out there somewhere “We came out here to look for Jay because he is our friend “But we are also out here to support Debbie and his dad and brother and they don't need to read some of this wild speculation that's out there we all do and I can tell you if it was one of us missing he would be out there looking for us “This sort of thing doesn't happen to a lad from Lancashire He's on his first holiday with his friends and he goes missing The fundraiser set up by Lucy Law to reveals she has been out searching in the middle of the night “I have come on holiday to Tenerife to attend the NRG festival with my friend Jay and another friend,” Lucy writes I woke up to a phone call off Jay at 8:30 AM saying “he was lost in the mountains he desperately needed a drink and his phone was on 1pc” "He had met two people on Sunday night and left with them to go to their apartment Their apartment was miles away from civilisation and in a very secluded location and walked half an hour before frantically ringing me when his phone reached 1pc and no one has seen or heard from him since His last location was on an off road track The weather conditions up there are terrible for someone in shorts and a t-shirt "He has no water for when it’s warm through out the day and he has no coat/suitable clothing for when it’s cold at night It was one degree and extremely windy when I was out looking in the middle of the night "We are all so worried and we just want him home.” the construction firm where Slater is employed have released a poignant statement on Facebook We removed our last post due to all the negative comments and conspiracy theories “Jay has been with us since he left school and is liked by all He's a valued member of our team and we stand by him The picture being painted of him is just not true "The fact is he's a 19-year-old lad missing in a foreign country Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices In the wake of powerful waves that battered the coast the municipal-owned underwater sewage pipe along the Puerto Santiago coast in the southwest of Tenerife suffered a rupture on August 18th the local authorities closed the bathing beaches as a precautionary measure due to the presence of ‘deposits’ has confirmed that the subsequent water analyses led to the reopening of the beaches once the results met the required standards and that repair operations for the damaged pipe have begun he said: “The intricacy of the task arises from the challenging marine environment characterized by the ever-changing tides” Initial efforts are concentrated on completing the external access platform to the outfall region a phase that involves collaborating with divers enhancements are being made to the protective breakwater to guarantee the safety of personnel engaged in the underwater repair operation Upon successful completion of the aforementioned tasks including worker safety measures and improved access provisions repairs to the pipe itself will be initiated Officials have indicated that the duration of this operation is dependent on the evolving sea conditions the Santiago del Teide City Council is conducting regular water sampling every two days until the repairs conclusively ensure sanitary conditions Preliminary results indicate that all water quality parameters are well within the prescribed limits demonstrating optimal or excellent conditions at Los Guíos (Los Gigantes) The municipal administration took decisive action on the 18th of August by temporarily closing beaches and coastal access points upon discovering a rupture in the pipe which is the focal point of repair efforts was attributed to recent coastal disturbances affecting the Tenerife shoreline as stated in an official press release from the council divers have conducted several expeditions to pinpoint where the damage is with the ultimate aim of carrying out the necessary repairs A barmaid has spoken out about the 'horrible' situation surrounding missing teen Jay Slater as the mystery of his disappearance continues It has now been ten days since the 19-year-old made a frantic phone call to his friend Lucy Law at around 8.50am on the morning of 17 June, explaining that he 'didn't know where he was' had one percent battery and needed a drink Search teams are still scouring the Rural de Teno National Park - where the Brit's phone last 'pinged' - in the hopes of finding him, while police have also been concentrating on a 2,000ft ravine in the area Earlier this week, Jay's family shared a grainy image captured by a CCTV camera in the town of Santiago del Teide and suggested it may have been a possible sighting of him A man - who relatives reckon could be the missing lad - is seen walking through the local church square in the footage who works at Paniclub in the Playa de la Americas resort explained Jay's disappearance is 'all that they have been talking about' The missing lad had been partying on the busy nightclub strip situated close to Paniclub the night before he vanished Monica told the Manchester Evening News: "Everybody here is living nice and happy Yesterday I was off and we were speaking the whole day about him She also issued a warning to tourists heading to Tenerife for a party holiday Monica added: "Everybody here is looking for fun and drinks People could go out partying and get lost here in the nighttime it can be dangerous." A local hotel worker also told the publication that she has been left 'heartbroken' by the case while investigations have failed to uncover any clues into Jay's whereabouts so far Bizarrely, a local mayor on the island yesterday (26 June) claimed that police had spoken to several people who said they might have seen Jay watching the Euros Emilio Jose Navarro, mayor of the town of Santiago del Teide, alleged that investigators were in touch with locals who suggested they might have spotted the teen watching the football tournament 'on the coast' "We know the police are investigating (the CCTV images)," he told Reuters "They have asked for the town hall’s security cameras and they are also working with the company that handles those cameras," Navarro added but police have yet to confirm this line of inquiry Topics: Jay Slater, UK News, World News, Travel Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary. Copyright © 2024 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC A Madrid-based influencer is catching heat online after posting Instagram photos from one of the Canary Islands' most dangerous caves, where people (especially tourists) are not permitted to enter. Influencer Marina Rivera posted a series of photos inside and swimming through El Tancón cave, which is located in Santiago del Teide in Tenerife, Spain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ?????? ? (@_riverss_) has also garnered a slew of angry comments from locals who warned Rivera and followers of the danger of the cave with many asking tourists to leave the land well enough alone Related: Emma Chamberlain Accused of Selling Fan Messages for $10K "Bathing is forbidden there," one translated comment reads "It seems disrespectful to me that you are bathing in a place that is PROHIBITED which is FENCED and SIGNED for which bathing is prohibited and you enter because of the photo and publish it on top of that," another translated comment says "Do you know how many people have died in that Tenerife blower? you don't have a F***ing idea," another harsh comment read El Tancon was dubbed a "mortal paradise" by local outlet Tenerife Weekly which noted that six people had died in the cave in 2021 alone as of August of that year "How many times have I come across people looking for the cave, mobile phone in hand, following a geolocation device … I always tell them the same thing: Don't even think about it," a local resident named Goyo Olivia told the outlet at the time It must be that a photo is more important than life itself Related: Influencer Divides Internet Over Opulent Internship in Paris It is a volcanic sea cave that is described as a "blowhole where its strong currents push you to the bottom and leave you trapped," according to a local Tenerife travel blog The attraction's most popular TripAdvisor review also warns tourists of the dangers of the tide in the cave "Although it may seem that the sea is calm, in a matter of seconds a range of waves can come in, leading you to the grave," the review grimly states hitting your head to the ceiling of the cave and leaving you unconscious." Rivera has not yet responded to the backlash nor removed the photos We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the day’s top business news best advice and exclusive reporting from Entrepreneur are desperately appealing for information after he went missing in Tenerife yesterday Jay had travelled to Tenerife for a music festival with friends but has not been heard from since He was attending the festival with his friend Lucy and another companion but decided to stay overnight with new acquaintances he met during a night out the apartment he went to was "in the middle of nowhere," and Jay likely underestimated the distance from their original accommodation Yesterday morning (Monday) Jay attempted to walk back but was unable to catch a bus he mentioned that his phone battery was critically low "I don't know where I am," Jay told her before his phone died was in the mountainous area of the Rural de Teno Park a popular hiking destination near Santiago del Teide in the west of the island Lucy has been frantically searching the area and has reported Jay’s disappearance to the Local Police and the British Embassy Jay's mother is also en route to Tenerife to assist in the search efforts Lucy described the sequence of events leading to Jay's disappearance: "He went out He left their apartment around 8am to catch a bus but ended up lost in the mountains He called me at about 8 o'clock in the morning Mountain rescue teams were dispatched by local authorities following reports of Jay’s last known location "A lovely lady hired a car and drove me up there checking every nook and cranny," she said The Manchester Evening News has reached out to the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office for more information on Jay's disappearance The Tenerife Cabildo has reported that there was an outbreak of fire this morning in Santiago del Teide not far from the residential areas of the town it didn’t last long due to the fast actions of BRIFOR and the firefighters who immediately went to extinguish it as soon as they received the alert around two hectares of dry scrubland were affected it is located not far from the tree line of the pine forests and could easily have spread and turned into a major incident Today an orange alert for extreme temperatures and the risk of fires over the next week has been issued due to the weather conditions forecast and the dryness of the terrain due to a lack of rain fires can not only start very easily but also spread very easily with the wind so caution is advised to prevent a fire starting particularly to smokers when discarding cigarette butts The Santiago del Teide Town Hall has announced the provisional closure of all beaches and access to the sea in rocky areas and natural pools, due to a rupture detected in a sewage pipe in the water. This breakage is a result of the recent adverse coastal phenomena that have impacted the coast of Tenerife in the last few weeks. The Mayor of Santiago del Teide, Emilio Navarro, reported that as a precautionary measure, and to guarantee the safety of residents and holidaymakers, the council has decided to close the beaches and access to the sea over the weekend. Water samples have been taken to carry out extensive analysis, and the council will not say when everything will reopen until they have the results back. They hope it will be in the shortest time possible, as long as the quality and safety of the water is guaranteed. The process of repairing the fissure in the pipe has already been initiated by the Council, however, how quickly it can be done depends on the condition of the sea. The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site People die here every year,’ review of cave’s location reads An influencer has sparked backlash for posting photos of herself in a cave in Tenerife which reports there have been five deaths in the cave in the last four years and six total “Soy una sirenita de makoo,” which translates to “I am a little mermaid from Makoo.” Reviews on the site advise visitors to avoid going into the water unless they are native to the area. “DO NOT GET IN. People die here every year,” one review began. “Although it may seem that the sea is calm, in a matter of seconds a range of waves can come in, leading you to the grave. Once you are in the water, the cave fills up with the waves, hitting your head to the ceiling of the cave and leaving you unconscious. Your only way out would be to dive as deep as possible and wait there for a couple minutes. This is impossible for most of us. Please do not attempt to swim here. THERE IS NO WAY OUT,” the review continued. “Sadly, people don’t realise the strength of the waves and the undercurrents or how quickly the cave fills up,” another review of the area read. “You must only go here if you have local knowledge.” “Do not go in the water unless you know what you are doing and know how this cave works,” a third review advised. “I don’t understand why they skip all the security measures for a photo,” another commenter wrote. “Bathing is forbidden there. We are sick of tourists that don’t respect our land,” a local commenter pointed out. The comments continued, with some hopeful sure influencer gets fined for not reading the “no swimming sign” that are reportedly placed around the location. “Nothing miraculous happened to you…let’s see if you get the fine,” a comment read. “I hope you’re a little mermaid with a fine,” another commenter agreed. 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It's all we are talking about, the local people. It's everywhere in the media, it's so sad." She explained how tourists fuelled the night time economy She said: "Everybody here is looking for fun and drinks. People could go out partying and get lost here, in the night time it can be dangerous." Maria, who works at a hotel next door to the bar, added: "It's breaking my heart. Especially for myself, because I have a 19-year-old son. I hope he is okay." Jay missed the bus home on Monday morning and was faced with a tough 10-hour walk He has not been seen or heard from since - and dad Warren wants cops to widen the search as he believes Jay is not in the mountainous area where police are focussing their search Warren added: "I don’t know if anything undertoward has happened to Jay “I don’t believe he’s still in that mountain The police have put every effort into finding him “The authorities have done everything they can in the search everybody is up there looking for him." Warren has been putting up missing person posters in the village of Santiago del Teide The tearful dad has also been sharing a grainy CCTV image he believes could be his son It shows a mystery figure walking past a church in Santiago del Teide last Monday at around 6pm - hours after Jay was reported missing The village is around 7km from the Masca village Jay vanished from one week ago Police are yet to confirm whether as a potential sighting - but Jay's family are praying it is Jay's mum said a man had come forward to say he saw someone matching her son's description sitting on a bench with two men in the same area visited Tenerife yesterday to see the progress of the new tunnel that will link Santiago del Teide to El Tanque and complete the island's ring road So far 80% of the drilling has been completed with only one kilometre left to complete and 45% of the works on the outside have been finished too although there is a modification to the project pending which will make it two lanes in each direction enough space has been left for a third lane in each direction in the future if needed as the tunnel is now 14 metres wide with a siding every kilometre The Erjos double tunnel is the largest currently being built in Spain at 5.1 kilometres long with an initial budget of 240 million euros which has risen to 256 million due to the increase in the prices of materials The work was scheduled to be completed in November but due to a change in the project and an environmental change in the north so as not to affect an area of ​​laurisilva the Cabildo has set up two nurseries with more than 3,000 Canary Island pines; to replant those affected areas in the vicinity of the tunnel works the two drillings from the north and south should meet before the summer They are currently drilling about eight metres a day although it is more difficult from the north as they are coming across more basalt Robotic excavating machines have now drilled three kilometres through the Teno massif in the northwest of Tenerife which is 60% of the 5.1km needed to build the largest tunnel in the Canary Islands and one of the longest in Spain and Europe which is the last section to link the north and south of the island and complete the ring road The robots are advancing faster in the two parallel mouths from the Santiago del Teide side (the southern section) where they have drilled 2,000 metres than on the El Tanque side (the north section) where they have excavated a kilometre in each one of the two tubes due to the difficulties presented by the terrain The drilling machines progress at a pace of 50 metres a week on the South side and 25 metres on the North since in this area the rock is less consistent and requires the placement of steel fasteners to support the ground "60% of the tunnel has already been drilled said the general director of Road Infrastructure of the Canary Islands after confirming that the work is progressing at the planned pace and is on schedule the four ‘mouths’ (two lanes in both directions) will meet during the summer of next year that is being carried out between Santiago del Teide and El Tanque is costing 240 million euros and is due for completion at the end of 2023 providing a safer and faster dual carriageway with a greater capacity for vehicles than the current TF-82 mountain road motorists will cover the distance between the two municipalities in less than 10 minutes almost three times quicker than it currently takes The General Corps of the Canarian Police apprehended a British resident of Tenerife on Tuesday caught carrying 211 grams of marijuana hidden in the spare wheel compartment of his car He was stopped at a random checkpoint in Playa de la Arena and officers noticed that he was acting suspiciously when they asked for his identification and vehicle documents Because of this they decided to do a thorough search of the vehicle during which they found the narcotics concealed in a plastic bag with the spare wheel The man was taken into custody before being handed over to the Guardia Civil where he is waiting to appear in front of the judicial authority The confiscated drugs are currently held in police custody pending transfer to the appropriate laboratory for analysis A major ‘breakthrough’ was made yesterday (Monday) in the construction of the new tunnel in Tenerife which when completed will be the longest in the Canary Islands when construction workers met in the middle and linked the two drill holes of Tunnel 1 for the first time The Erjos tunnel is a crucial part of the islands ring road that will help put an end to the traffic jams in Tenerife and yesterday the final two metres were excavated and daylight could be seen between the two marking the completion of 4,855 metres of drilling has reached 97% completion with about 300 metres of drilling to go before it is broken through in August Four lengths of drilling have been carried out at the same time operating 24 hours a day in three eight-hour shifts and drilling techniques have involved both blasting and mechanical methods which has allowed them to advance by drilling an average of 15 metres a day The breakthrough of the first tunnel yesterday confirmed the predictions made by the Director General of Roads Delgado had forecast that both tunnels would be connected during the summer He is now predicting that it will be 15 months until vehicles will be able to go through the tunnels which will significantly alleviate traffic congestion on the TF-5 motorway and enhance economic connectivity between the north and south of the island Technical studies indicate that within ten years the traffic volume is expected to exceed 30,000 vehicles Delgado emphasized that this marks “the beginning of the end of traffic congestion,” and believes that this major infrastructure project will transform island mobility Motorists traveling between El Tanque and Santiago del Teide will save over 20 minutes compared to the current winding mountain road with the new section of the dual carriageway once completed and connected to the rest of the TF-5 as the area is taped off so as not to enter being egged on and jumping from high rocks into the El Tancon pool.  he crashed into the rocks and was lucky to only injure his legs as he could have quite easily been killed or drowned in this incident social media has made situations like this more common as people see things and want to get the 'perfect' video or photo without thinking of the consequences.. A 40-year-old male tourist has been seriously injured after jumping into the Charco El Tancón natural pool in Santiago del Teide in the southwest of Tenerife, and hitting the rocks below according to information provided by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The incident happened yesterday afternoon (Monday) and CECOES dispatched SUC medical personnel to the location given who found that the injured man had already been pulled from the water and that firefighters were carrying him on a stretcher to their ambulance so that they could assess him Due to severe injuries to his legs and feet caused by the hard sharp rocks he was transferred in a specialised SUC ambulance to the Hospiten Sur University Hospital in Playa La Americas where is was admitted for urgent treatment Local Police officers assisted the emergency services at the scene and compiled the relevant incident reports El Tancón is one of the most dangerous rock pools in Tenerife with many people injured every year and has even claimed several lives as people underestimate the dangers of the sea and the rocks surrounding it Seven people were injured yesterday (Saturday) after they were swept away by a large wave while bathing in a natural pool in Santiago del Teide on the west coast of Tenerife mainly suffered blows from being thrust into the rocks by the wave and had to be treated for cuts The most delicate case dealt with by the emergency services upon their arrival was that of a 46-year-old woman with a severe head injury who was rushed to Hospiten Sur as was a 25-year-old woman with facial injuries The rest of them had open wounds on their legs and they were taken to the Mojon Hospital del Sur by ambulance for routine observation The wave took bathers by surprise in the natural pool of Isla Cangrejo which is protected from the waves by a concrete wall but the high tide and the strong waves can turn it into a trap without people realising the danger Quintana insists that one of the most common misconceptions is that the bathers believe that they are safe from currents in this type of natural pool the water level rises inside the pool and that mass of water will impact against the rocks but from there it reverses its path to go back out at high speed There is nothing the bathers can do as the force is so strong and they are dragged by the rip current into the rocks or the walls” He also pointed out that another of the errors in this type of scenario is trying to reach the shore “If the bather has not lost consciousness due to the blows against the rocks he tends to swim towards the shore where he will run out of strength and his body will be impacted by the waves against the rocks In this situation it is much safer to get away from the shore allowing himself to be carried away by the current so he can reserve energy and be rescued from the sea” The telecommunications tower saboteur has struck again and this time his victims are the residents of the Arguayo area of Santiago del Teide and the surrounding area who since early yesterday morning have experienced limited access to mobile phone networks radio stations and other telecommunications due to a vandal who is still at large in the south of Tenerife The initial data collected by technicians from the affected companies and the Guardia Civil indicate that it is the same perpetrator or perpetrators who previously caused two fires on Mount Guaza there was considerable damage to the transmission towers and centres located in a place difficult to access even for firefighters who had to climb the mountain with extinguishers in hand to put out the fires which took place on March 13th and almost a month later probably due to the investigation by the Guardia Civil they changed the location of the target and cut all kinds of cables at the site in Santiago del Teide and destroyed the electrical metres connected to the supply of the telecom’s companies based there this time the plans of the saboteur or saboteurs (although the main suspicion is that it is one person) failed to start fires to cause damage similar to that in Guaza the consequences of the actions of this saboteur are notable Pending a further assessment of yesterday's incident the damages caused by the two intentional fires in Mount Guaza were considerable to the extent that companies as large as Vodafone struggled to restore their services to thousands and thousands of affected people in a densely populated area like Las Chafiras and Los Cristianos A 41-year-old man died yesterday (Wednesday) after falling into the sea in a rocky area of Los Gigantes in Santiago del Teide on the west coast of Tenerife This tragic incident has happened just as weather warnings have been announced for dangerous sea conditions Rescuers aboard a GES helicopter reached the area where two people had fallen and managed to airlift them to the helipad at the Adeje fire station where medical personnel were waiting for them to arrive paramedics immediately attended to one of them who was in cardiac arrest but despite administering advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques they couldn’t reverse the situation and his death was confirmed the other rescued person was more fortunate and did not require any further medical treatment Fallece un varón al caer al mar en una zona de charcos en Los Gigantes, en Santiago del Teide en #Tenerife➡El personal del helicóptero del #GES rescató a dos personas del marhttps://t.co/anZvgD0RREImágenes del dispositivo⬇️ pic.twitter.com/YwLwpnxMwF It was the ultimate stand off – religion versus nature Would the power of prayer and faith be enough to hold off the progress of a lava flow but to the people of Chinyero it seemed like a miracle when the lava stopped short of El Calvario a “Miracle’ that has been celebrated ever since preparations are in hand to mark the 100th anniversary of that last time when Teide roared From the 18th to the 27th of November in 1909 this remote rural area was gripped by fear and uncertainty starting when the alarm was raised in Icod de los Vinos at 4.40pm when smoke was seen rising from Teide people in Santaigo del Teide reported rocks were spewing from Montaña de las Flores The next day lava started flowing in the direction of Santiago del Teide learned scholars at La Laguna University just had to get a closer look and a ramshackle convoy of 20 vehicles shipped 100 professors down to the natural observatory at Montaña Poleos to get an eyeful a second eruption from a crater at Poniente bolstered the hot rampage of rocks A defiant procession was planned from Tamaimo to El Calvario and statues of Santa Ana and the Virgin of the Peace led the way and were left in the path of the lava Still it advanced – but only a few metres before finally stopping A re-enactment of this procession will herald the start of the centenary with a pilgrimage taking place on November 15 along the original route to a service of thanks near the spot where the stand-off took place It’s a time to reflect and give thanks that no lives were lost and a good moment to contemplate the turbulent nature of Tenerife Councillors will use the anniversary to open a permanent memorial and exhibition at the 1665 historic rural house The exhibition will be called Volcan de Chinyero and the inauguration takes place on November 18 For those looking for somewhere a little more accessible there’s an exhibition in Puerto de la Cruz from November 13 to December 17 the full history of the eruption will unfold in front of you with photos From time to time there are rumours and scare stories of new volcanic activity Some seven years ago it reached fever pitch after small earth movements and an increase in volcanic gas emissions Some barfly ‘experts” could confidently tell you what date and time Teide would blow an elongated whispy cloud settled above the peak sparking a barrage of phone calls to emergency services Last year a British tabloid decided Tenerife was overdue a new eruption and cobbled together enough scientific theories to support screaming headlines but it was little more than an amusing distraction for many living here The potential for another eruption remains but things have moved on Now Teide is prodded and probed on a regular basis for any signs of activity is also the base for some of the top seismologists of our times they’re sharing their knowledge at volcanic hot spots around the World all is quiet below the sometimes snow capped peak of Tenerife’s iconic mountain – but that won’t stop people from speculating Input your search keywords and press Enter As it’s a mere 500 years or so since the conquest of Tenerife the island doesn’t boast the sort of architecture or sense of history found in those magical medieval towns in mainland Spain purpose-built tourist resorts younger than a good majority of the people who drink from their pleasure fountains (that’s bars just in case I was being too flowery) There are plenty of towns across the island that boast picturesque quarters and charming old streets filled with lovely examples of colonial architecture These are ten of the most picturesque to be found on Tenerife Although these are my pick of Tenerife’s picturesque towns there are quite a few other locations that could easily have made the list Co-author of 'Real Tenerife Island Drives' & 'Going Native in Tenerife' but not the people who are thinking of spending their holidays in Tenerife They are dreaming of a warm and sunny Christmas and if you're reading this The Canary Islands are blessed with the warmest weather in Europe during the winter months so if you're wishing for some winter sun the Canaries are the place to go Temperatures in December and January in Tenerife South are still between 23 - 25 Celsius during the daytime, and at night it gets a bit chilly, but a cardigan or a light jacket will suffice on most evenings. You can see more photos from Tenerife in December just so you get a better sense of what you can expect if you decide to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Tenerife Even with the nice weather we still recommend packing a light coat you should always pack a swim suit and flip-flops Christmas is a bit different from the UK and other countries in Europe Kids will receive their gifts on the 6th of January when there's a national holiday known as The Three Kings or Dia de los Reyes Magos Christmas is usually a holiday to be spent at home with the family having a nice dinner together before going to church for the ceremony known as Midnight Mass or La Misa del Gallo since Tenerife is a tourist destination all year round bars and places will be open on Christmas day just like any other normal day Some of the shops will be closed on the 25th of December since this is still a public holiday in all of Spain So if you need to stock up on something you should do your shopping a day in advance you will still find some shops open even on Christmas Day but big hypermarkets like Mercadona will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on the 26th The 26th is not Boxing Day as it's in the UK the Sale Season in Spain starts on the 7th of January the day after the children receive their gifts from the Three Wise Men All the municipalities in Tenerife are usually planning various events during December and January as soon as we have more info about what's going on for Christmas 2024 in Tenerife The nativity scene in Candelaria is the most spectacular and amazing nativity scene in Tenerife and each year it draws crowds of people who travel to Candelaria just to see it.  If you want to witness one of the local Christmas traditions in Tenerife Usually, there are several Christmas events in Puerto de la Cruz dedicated to the entire family like a Christmas market with artisanal products concerts with Christmas music and many other events which you can see in the full schedule published by Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz (as soon as it becomes available).  it's the start of the most special period of the year culminating with the most magical night of the year with the visit of Their Majesties The Three Wise Men on the evening of January 5 Christmas Craft Fair in Puerto de la Cruz 2024 The Christmas Craft Fair in Puerto de la Cruz will take place from December 6 to 8 in Plaza Reyes Católicos This event will feature 30 accredited artisans showcasing an impressive variety of products across 17 craft categories Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with 31 individual stalls offering the chance to interact directly with the creators and learn more about their art Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate talent and creativity in a festive setting Under the slogan "CHRISTMAS FROM THE HEART" Adeje municipality will host a series of events this year dedicated to the Christmas holiday and you can click the link below to see the full schedule The Christmas lights have been switched on in Los Gigantes in Plaza de Buganvilla Check out the full list of Christmas events in Los Gigantes, Santiago del Teide and Puerto de Santiago 2024/2025. Santa Cruz is usually beautifully decorated for Christmas and becomes a vibrant town with lots of things to do at this time of the year. Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council has put together a program of events for the Christmas and Epiphany festivities that includes more than 200 events to be held throughout the municipality until January 6th the Christmas Market opens its doors in the Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena where it will offer artisan and Christmas products It will be open from December 13 to January 6 gastronomy and music will come together in the Gastro Navidad Market Fest which will feature an extensive program of concerts as well as its usual stands of specialized food The Christmas lighting in Santa Cruz de Tenerife involves the installation of more than 2.2 million LED bulbs 59,165 metres of garlands (in addition to the 16,500 metres installed last year on the Rambla de Santa Cruz) 120 arches and 327 illuminated streets in total of important arteries such as the avenues Tres de Mayo which will be added to the traditional lighting of the most emblematic streets of the city It will start operating on November 29 and will last until January 6 See the full list of Christmas events in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2024/2025 The town is beautifully decorated during the holiday season and if it's one thing you shouldn't miss this December Christmas Fair in the Villa de La Orotava 2024 the Plaza de La Constitución becomes the heart of Christmas with the La Orotava Christmas Fair Enjoy a wide range of Christmas decorations traditional pastries and many more surprises for the whole family the Plaza del Ayuntamiento will be the setting for the Christmas lighting ceremony and inauguration of the 2024 Nativity Scene Don't miss this event that marks the beginning of the magic of Christmas in La Orotava Most of the restaurants in Tenerife will prepare a special meal for Christmas day Some restaurants get fully booked for next year right after the present year's Christmas dinner has ended since many visitors are return customers who come here each year to spend their holidays Restaurants will usually publish their Christmas menu on their Facebook page or their website at least a few months in advance If you have a favorite restaurant in Tenerife where you'd like to go for Christmas dinner then you should ask them in advance or check their social media to see if they've announced anything Regarding what's on the menu on Christmas day in Tenerife it pretty much depends on what you'd like to have You can choose anything from a traditional roast meal to a Chinese buffet or Spanish cuisine Some restaurants will serve a traditional Christmas menu and others will keep business as usual and serve what they are usually serving so if you're spending a Christmas in a sunny destination like Tenerife you might as well try something new Below you have some examples of typical Christmas menus from restaurants in Tenerife If you've visited Tenerife before and you already have some favorite restaurants you can try to contact them directly and ask about their Christmas menus The George Family Sports Bar (Puerto de Santiago) Team George are very excited to announce our Christmas Extravaganza Party on Friday 22nd December An amazing afternoon full of Christmas cheer Some of the best you will see on the Island Please contact the restaurant directly to book or enquire about details Cozy Cafe Tenerife (Playa de Las Americas) Indulge in festive flavors with carefully crafted dishes.  why not grab something to eat the day before from the supermarkets a bottle of wine or cava and on Christmas day go to the beach and have a picnic there If you're spending Christmas day getting a tan you might as well take advantage of the sunshine and beautiful weather to get a really unique meal right in front of the ocean You could always have a Christmas lunch on the beach and then go out for a fancy dinner New Year's Eve events in Tenerife - full guide A GES helicopter successfully rescued two foreign hikers yesterday afternoon from the cliffs of Los Gigantes in Santiago del Teide municipality The hikers had reached a point of no return and were unable to continue their path According to an announcement posted by the Ayuntamiento Santiago del Teide Los Gigantes will have two new sets of luxury apartments in the nearby future the company "Sieper Von Behr" fully has faith in Santiago del Teide as a tourist destination in Tenerife hence its firm commitment to quality and tourism development in the municipality Los Gigantes will have two new developments of luxury apartments that will begin to be built in a few days by the Canarian company "Sieper Von Behr" dedicated to the promotion of luxury real estate The company's owners believe in the possibilities of tourism development in the area of Los Gigantes hence their firm commitment to the construction of these two new developments that will be named AQUASUITES I is located on Avenida José González Forte de Los Gigantes near the entrance to the tourist center and will offer 20 homes each with its private pool and underground parking its exceptional and magnificent views of the majestic Los Gigantes Cliffs will be built on the recently acquired plot by the company where there are the remains of some terraced apartments that have remained unfinished for more than 30 years at the entrance in Los Gigantes Resolving the issue of these ruins has been part of Emilio Navarro's plans for the municipality since 6 years ago when the first took office and he has taken the necessary steps to be able to start the demolition of said existing structure that damaged the image of the entrance to Los Gigantes in a few days the demolition of that structure and the subsequent construction of the aforementioned AQUASUITES II will begin Emilio Navarro appreciates the trust of investors and their determined commitment to Santiago del Teide as a tourist destination in Tenerife These two complexes together with the one being built in the vicinity called "Cristal Building" will be a boost to the coast of Santiago del Teide and the town of Los Gigantes since the execution of said complexes will bring with it important economic these complexes will bring on the market 100 luxury apartments which hopefully will bring an economic boost to the area Puerto Santiago is a quiet resort on the west coast of Tenerife part of the municipality of Santiago del Teide famous for the majestic cliffs that rise up from the ocean Puerto Santiago is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Tenerife if you don't like the busy areas in the south like Playa de las Americas although some places have some entertainment in the evening in the form of karaoke The resort is ideal for young families with small children and mature couples who just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather Most of the tourists who come to Puerto Santiago opt for a self-catering holiday since there are lots of apartments available in the area at cheaper prices compared to the resorts mentioned above There's also the option to stay at the big hotel Be Live Experience Playa la Arena which is situated very close to the beach with the same name Tip if you are looking to stay in Puerto Santiago: the town is very hilly so if you have mobility problems this might not be the right place check to see exactly where it is located in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise Puerto de Santiago is a great option for people looking for a relaxing chilled and quiet holiday in Tenerife.  There are no sun loungers and the beach can only be accessed via a set of stairs This is the most popular beach in the area and it's usually packed with tourists even during the winter months Playa de la Arena gets very busy all year round even though the currents here are strong and on most days you'll see a red flag on the beach this beach is still really beautiful and we personally have enjoyed many relaxing days here The price for a sun lounger at Playa la Arena was 3 Euros in February 2019 from Chinese to Indian and typical Spanish food Flor del Drago is a popular one and we've also had good lunches or snacks at Bar El Gourmet - nothing fancy just honest and cheap meals (the pizza is also good) The Chicken Shack is another great restaurant if you're in the mood for fried chicken The owner is super friendly and a great host so we definitely recommend you try them for dinner one night the ice cream shop opposite Playa la Arena is really good also with creamy Italian ice cream and cold drinks Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes are practically connected so you can walk between them along the coast The view of the cliffs is always breathtaking and you'll find some nice shops and restaurants here as well You can also walk in the other direction towards Alcala even up to Playa San Juan (although that section is not paved Read all about the coastal walk from Los Gigantes to Alcala, via Puerto de Santiago. If you're staying in Puerto de Santiago you will see the sunset behind the island of La Gomera Many people gather on the beach of La Arena at sunset to enjoy this lovely view From the marina of Los Gigantes you can go on a whale-watching trip or even on a fishing trip you can sail from Los Gigantes aboard a beautiful sailing boat (drinks and food included) on a 3 hours trip where you have a good chance to see dolphins pilot whales and turtles in their natural environment If you're looking to book a holiday in Puerto de Santiago the following details might be useful to you We have stayed in the area close to Playa la Arena which gets busy during the daytime because of all the people that come here for the beach in the evenings and mornings it was pretty easy to find a parking spot close to our apartment If you have a rental car and you want to stay in this part of the island Puerto Santiago is a much better choice than Los Gigantes as it will be easier to find a place to park (unless you rent a property that has its own garage or parking place) if you compare it with some of the winters other countries in Europe get But the South if the warmest part of Tenerife and Puerto de Santiago makes no exception even if it's not located quite next to the popular Las Americas and Los Cristianos areas the weather in Puerto de Santiago is still warm enough for the beach and even to swim in the ocean Temperatures go up to 25 Celsius (in the sun) and at night it drops to about 16 - 18 Celsius For more info about the weather in Puerto Santiago in December or winter in general, we recommend you read our article regarding the warmest Canary Island in winter. Also, take a look at what to pack for Tenerife to get a general idea of what you should bring with you Puerto Santiago is ideal for quiet and relaxed holidays in Tenerife Puerto Santiago is located on the west coast of Tenerife and it gets plenty of sunshine and warmth during the winter months.