Swimming banned at Playa Dorada due to bacterial contamination

Yesterday, Yaiza Ayuntamiento announced the temporary closure of Dorada beach in Playa Blanca after health authorities detected bacterial contamination caused by intestinal enterococci.

The beach is likely to remain closed today and until further notice, when further samples will be taken and analysed, while the council attempts to find the source of the contamination.

Yaiza has urged holidaymakers and residents to use the other beaches in and around the resort, such as Playa Flamingo, the Town Beach or the string of beaches at Papagayo

This is the latest in series of bathing bans caused by contamination on the island. Playa Reducto in Arrecife recently re-opened after three months of closure.