Sadly, Tenerife has a lot of cockroaches. Although I loved Tenerife, I did have some mini panic attacks when walking in the dark. At twilight, these horribly big beasts start to come out from everywhere.
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Tap water in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comes from Reverse Osmosis sea water purification. It is technically drinkable, meaning it's not poisonous or infected. This can be said for all tap water on the island (and other canary islands with exceptions).
Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Canary Islands. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.
Stay safe while having fun in the AtlanticThe beaches of the Canaries are among the safest in the world – over 60 stretches of sand have received the coveted Blue Flag award. Lifesavers often patrol the beaches, so everyone can safely enjoy the ocean.
The climate is perfect for open water swimming in the Tenerife sea, where average air temperatures range between 17 C and 24 C with sea temperatures rarely dropping far below 20 C.
Natural pools for taking the plunge in the Canary Islands. Without waves, calm and smooth even when the sea is choppy. These natural formations are found everywhere on the Canary Islands, creating natural swimming pools protected from the tides and currents, where people of all ages can enjoy the water.