Red flags fly as Costa Adeje beaches invaded by Portuguese men o’war jellyfish

[Janet]

There have been one or two alerts recently concerning jellyfish on one or two beaches in Tenerife, most notably the other day in  El Puertito de Güímar and Las Galletas, but as of yesterday a red flag warning has been issued for a veritable invasion of them in Playa de Troya on the Costa Adeje. Hundreds of the things – Portuguese men o' war as in the photo above – flooded into the bay, and Adeje lifeguards at the beach decided to raise the red flag. A slightly smaller number, but still enough, arrived at Playa de Fañabé. Thankfully the beaches aren't packed at this time of year, but if you're in the area, take all due care not to get stung, and get immediate medical assistance if you are. JA