Water quality, official measurements, discharges and incidents in Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife.
Last official sample:
Several elevated official microbiological results during the last 24 months have reduced the historical profile.
This score summarises the available official bathing-water history using MiCharco’s methodology. It does not represent real-time water conditions.
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View official analyses, annual classification, incidents and nearby discharges related to Playa de la Tejita.
Current beach state published by Gobierno de Canarias: APTA PARA EL BAÑO
Recorded water-quality incidents and official notices.
Bathing resumed at La Tejita on Monday 8 April 2024. Reporting on the event states that Granadilla de Abona town hall kept bathing closed from the Sunday until the Monday, when the beach was open again; the suspected fuel source was never confirmed.
Bathing was temporarily prohibited at La Tejita after a visible slick initially suspected to be fuel or kerosene was detected offshore. Emergency services investigated the event. The suspected source could not subsequently be confirmed.
Granadilla de Abona lifted the prohibition after analyses confirmed good bathing-water quality and E. coli levels well below the permitted limits. A precautionary recommendation remained to avoid bathing where floating microalgae were visibly present.
Granadilla de Abona temporarily prohibited bathing as a precaution along the municipal coastline after a large patch of discoloured water was observed moving from the Arico coast. While its origin and water analyses were assessed, initial indications pointed to a natural microalgae event rather than a wastewater discharge.
Based on the trusted official and media sources monitored by MiCharco.
This score summarises the available official bathing-water history using MiCharco’s methodology. It does not represent real-time water conditions.
Last official sample:
Several elevated official microbiological results during the last 24 months have reduced the historical profile.
| Date | Sampling point | E. coli | Enterococci | Official status | Source | Date retrieved | Last official update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sept 2026 | IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO) | 30 MPN / 100 ml | 100 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 21 Sept 2026 | 21 Sept 2026 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO) | 29 MPN / 100 ml | 3 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO) | 9 MPN / 100 ml | 29 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO) | 9 MPN / 100 ml | 9 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 6 Jul 2026 | IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO) | 9 MPN / 100 ml | 29 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 |
IZQUIERDA (FRENTE CHIRINGUITO)
13 Oct 2025–7 Sept 2026 · Official samples
Recent official bathing-water samples. Lower values generally indicate lower levels of faecal indicator bacteria.
The official annual classification for Playa de la Tejita is “Excellent”, while MiCharco’s historical profile is “Moderate”. MiCharco’s profile is based on the available official microbiological measurements and relevant recorded context. They use different methodologies and time frames; neither represents real-time water conditions.
The most recent official sample available for Playa de la Tejita was taken on 7 Sept 2026. Bathing-water sampling is not daily; every sample is shown with its own date.
In the official sample of 7 Sept 2026, E. coli measured 30 UFC/100 ml and intestinal enterococci 100 UFC/100 ml. These are values from that specific sample, not a measurement of today.
According to the official land-to-sea discharge census, the nearest registered point is 1.6 km from Playa de la Tejita. 2 registered points within 3 km is shown as contextual pressure and does not affect the historical profile. A registered discharge does not in itself imply a water-quality problem.
There are no incidents with current relevance. The latest recorded incident is from 8 Apr 2024 and remains visible as part of the historical record.
From official sources: the Government of the Canary Islands bathing-water sampling, NÁYADE information where applicable, the official land-to-sea discharge census and communications from local administrations. Every record links to the original source.
Not necessarily. An official sample may have been taken days or weeks earlier, and a good past sample does not guarantee today's conditions. For current restrictions, always check official notices and on-site signage.
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