Canary Islands authorities have issued a health warning as swimming has been banned from three popular beaches in Tenerife.

Authorities have urged residents and visitors to stay informed by following official updates and adhering to signage in the affected areas to avoid unnecessary risks.

Earlier today, the emergency response centre, CECOPAL, announced on social media that red flags have been raised in the bathing areas of Los Charcos, El Bloque, and Acapulco, signaling a swimming ban due to poor water quality.

The decision follows recent water tests that showed unsatisfactory results, raising concerns about the safety of these areas. 

Both the Anaga District and the Santa Cruz City Council have been notified and fully endorse the measure to protect beachgoers’ well-being.

However, this is not the first health warning imposed on the popular tourist destination. 

Recently, tourists were warned about the spread of sloth fever in the Canary Islands.

Three cases of the mysterious virus, which has no treatment, have been detected in the Spanish archipelago. Each person had travelled to Cuba previously.

The 36-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman are from Tenerife, and a 52-year-old man from Gran Canaria also tested positive for sloth fever.

The Canary Islands, which have a collective population of 2.2 million people, are comprised of seven islands; Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.

Although they are part of Spain, they are only 62 miles west of Morocco.

According to the data, more than two million Brits visit Tenerife, alone, each year.