Number of red flags increases in Gran Canaria As a result of the spill. Last weekend, swimming was prohibited on 12 beaches, but that number has increased to 17. Initial investigations suggest that the cause is emissions of decomposing organic matter that may come from the beach. Merenara marine farm.
This substance, which consists of fat and feed residue, poses a particular problem in Telde, where the city council is located. Keep 5 beaches closedas reported state. The affected areas are Melenara, Salinetas and Aguadulce, with Ojos de Garza and Tufia also joining this Wednesday.
It also remains in Mogan Bathing is prohibited at 11 other locations.: Tauro, Taurito, Mogan, Playa del Cura, Puerto Rico, Pataravaca, Las Malañuelas, Anfi del Mar, El Perchel, joined this Tuesday by Amadores and Costa Alegre. To these we must also add those of El Yodo in Santa Lucía de Tirajana.