The Life Guards of Tenerife Have Not Been Paid for 3 Months

The life guards on the beaches of Tenerife are not happy, they haven’t been paid for a few months. This one was protesting in Playa de las Americas. It seems the company who employs them has gone bust.

The contract for the life guards was put out to tender by Arona council 3 years ago and was awarded to ‘Sport and Salvament’, a company from Catalonia. Arona council say they have more important things needing their help.

Tenerife Life Guard Plight Banner

The life guards are fantastic and help in also sorts of situation, helping the disabled to access the beach and the sea, dealing with injuries and of course rescuing bathers who get in to difficulties. These guys are still doing their job without pay.

Tenerife Safety Flags

The life guards are flying banners publicising their plight and are relying on donations from the public to keep them going.

The lookout chairs are empty and the amphibious chairs for the disabled are not in use.