This is not the only problem ,the electrical shops are ripping off the elderly by offering cheap tablets and charging their cards for upwards of 10 times the amount which is only found out on return back to the UK. People have lost thousands.
My brother age 64 was walking on his own on the 26th Nov 2023 from the english persons self catering apartment around 19.30 to the Chistianos area when a women possibly mid east or india area asked him the time. Then he felt his wallet sliding out of his back pocket, he turned round in time to thump a guy in his stomach. They left the scene quick. So please keep looking around you and try not to let someone distract you. Wallets and purses in more secure place (front pockets maybe). They work in pairs or small teams. Mike Dec 24th 2023 u.k.
Something very similar happened to me in Rome, only my wallet was in my front pocket. I caught the thief and now carry cash and credit cards in a money belt under my tucked in shirt.
It's no surprise that the authorities don't want to publicise the criminality that is going on! Thanks for warning us Andrew! I did suggest that the holiday companies, the hotels, the airlines could issue warning to tourists arriving.
hate say this if the authorities are no going to act then the potential victims need to act either by dressing down no jewellery no nice clothes or go else where
About 10 years ago I was mugged by two African men in Lanzarote around midnight when walking back to apartments alone. I was a little drunk and one held me down while the other searched me. All I had was 50 euros and they took it and walked away. Be careful don't walk alone especially at night. You are targets in all of these places. For me, since that happened I generally avoid the tourist areas and stay inland a little and hire a villa.
These days several German newspapers published some interesting articles about Tenerife. Since April 2024 there are 14 missing persons. What the hell is going on there?
This is why it’s important atleast for men to be physically as well as visibly strong and able. U will not be targeted believe me. Look like food and u will be eaten. Wolves and sheep choose who u r
I was a victim of theft in 2019 when I was over. I literally stopped outside a bar to check the football score and during that brief pause someone opened the zip on my handbag and lifted my purse. I noticed because I felt the weight of my bag change but when I looked up they'd melted into the crowd. Fortunately, I managed to contact my bank straight away and they were trying to use it at the time. They weren't caught and I did spend half a day giving a statement to the police. I got the impression the police were just processing yet another report. My advice is to keep your wits about you and make sure your bag isn't easy to undo. Ge a cross-body bag preferably with a flap and zip. Make it hard for them. This mugging though is more serious.
Good advice for all tourists, we had all our valuables stolen out of our suitcases at the airport flying back to the UK we checked in the suitcases and when we arrived home we found that the cases had been open and all valuables where stolen very angry and my wife was so upset
@@kevinhenryviii Well that answers my question, which, by the way, was not questioning the validity of your statement. One doesn’t often hear about things being “misplaced” in Spanish airports, but I suppose some are better than others.
I used to live in Los Cristianos and never experienced such things as mugging etc. Pick pocketing yes. Plus the police were brutal if you messed with them. We all know why they won’t warn the tourists. Ever get the feeling that the elites don’t want us to go on holiday anymore?? Why is that?? Airports a nightmare. Train strikes. Crime upsurge in holiday destinations. Gosh, almost as if this has been planned? 🤷♀️
Andrew don't stop being the voice for the people.I can vouch for your news being spot on.The people confronting people earlier this year on the golden mile re apartments to rent have not been there l noticed.So keep it up,well done to you.
We were robbed in Playa’s three years ago.As we crossed the road by the Mediterranean palace it felt as if my long dress had caught on my shoe,when it happened again it felt like a cat was touching my ankle,as I bent down a guy from one of the restaurants shouted that I had been robbed😳 and he was right they had got into my bag,that was a crossbody one and taken my phone,credit cards and money.We hadn’t seen anyone,that was the frightening thing.When you bend down you automatically push your bag backwards,the guy in the restaurant said he had seen it many times.We went straight to the hotel-who told us to report it to police in the morning.Police station was rammed with people that had the same experience that night.Police took our statement asked us to check and read it but it was in Spanish and the red flag was that they had our house number wrong which annoyed them as they had to change it,when we got back to the hotel the police had but that we were robbed a day before our arrival!! So back to the police station and that’s when it got a lot worse,they said we were calling them liars and that they would arrest us,it was the most horrible experience ever and put me off going there again.We have been back to Los Christianos since but do not venture out of the hotel after dusk.We now stay at the Arona Grane which is such a beautiful hotel that there is no need to go anywhere else…….Be careful and stay safe .
Thanks for sharing Andrew, we noticed yesterday when we flew home from Tenerife that our combination locks on our luggage had been tampered with but fortunately nothing taken, also a man at our hotel (KN Arenas del Mar had been robbed in Los Cristianos this week and it had ruined his holiday such a shame :( Thanks again :)
Thanks for this useful warning, Andrew! I'm visiting again soon and it's useful to have a reminder to always be alert to possible dangers. It certainly won't put me off visiting Tenerife but it's always good to be prepared in advance.
We have been to the Canaries many times over the years, and I have found a fool proof way of not getting into any bother. We don't go anywhere near them any more. No police presence, equals no tourist presence , as far as we are concerned. There are plenty of safe country's to visit, where they don't sit on their backsides, and leave the tourists to their fate.
Was in Tenerife first week in December. Stayed in adeje. My normal walk every day was from adeje to los Cristianos . I was always used to seeing police on their mopeds driving up and down. This time there wasn't any.
We alone cannot solve this, what should happen is all the Hotels, all the shop owners, all the bar owners all get together with a petitions and signatures, and send them to the local authoritys or even higher of the concerns, and what needs to be done. if everyone is silent..... nothing gets done....
Hi Andrew, we’ve recently got home from the ‘rife and found taxis were a bad option too - had taxi drivers trying to over charge, inventing extra tariffs taking longer routes. Almost every taxi we had tried to rip us off maybe worth another video to highlight this issue too? With your local knowledge you may be able to explain how the taxis and tariffs should work?
I went to Tenerife 10 years ago. I didn't hear of any crime happening. I was walking past some restaurants once though, and one of the guys outside said to me "nice watch" as I was wearing a new Bulova precisionist with a rose gold finish. He was a good 20 feet away and still noticed my watch. Tenerife is such a beautiful place.
Thanks for the warnings Andrew. Shades of Timeshare sales men in Los Chris & Las Americas 20 years ago who pestered, haunted and followed you into the shops. This lot though are a bit nastier. In UK when there is an increase in crime, the area gets flooded with community police. The crimes stop but I guess the criminals just move somewhere else. Gary H
I've been here for 43 years. Nothing has changed, actually getting worse. The authorities don't do anything about it as they don't want Tenerife to be stained with bad publicity. I've been saying for years that they should be warned by hotel staff and also upon arrival be given warning leaflets. So sad. Karma will catch these bastards up. I think it would be a good idea to put on Facebook publicaly every week. Thanks, for all your good work.
Great that you are revealing the truth about the street crime that regularly occurs in Tenerife. The Authorities will never publish anything that might be detrimental to the tourist trade. For example nothing is said about the high number of drownings caused by cardiac arrest in the ocean either. I live part time in Costa Adeje and try to keep a very low profile when out. Avoid dark streets and alleys and practise 360 degree vision all the time. So far so good.
What's the point of going to a nice place with good weather & having to stay indoors the whole time? You might as well come back to the UK & get mugged properly (LOL)!
Thanks Andrew. I know I would like to have warnings about this. We had a bracelet guy stopping us and had the bracelet on my wrist before we could stop him! We walked into the nearest shop and he left! Very surreal experience as we were just minding our own business. Thanks for the mugging warnings 👍
A very careful and fit individual, I had my handbag skilfully snatched at Playa San Juan main bus stop around 4pm. I returned to the restaurant I had been at, just in case I'd left it there....they didn't speak English but Senda let me use her phone as both my wallet and IPhone were in bag leaving me with nothing. I could not get police on phone , so they kindly took me to the Police ( whose station had moved to outskirts of town). The police wouldn't let me enter the police station, as they advised serious criminals were inside and I was to return tomorrow. After explaining several times that i had no money or phone to get back to Adeje...to no avail......a couple turned up with my handbag saying they "found" it on the bus, but before I had time to open my wallet and reward them, they rushed off.....very strange...of course, the money and bus pass were both gone. Police were not interested. A friend in Glasgow police did some research for me.....he found out that the correct procedure is that I would have had to make an appointment with Los Gigantes tourist police and arrive with a translator to get a police report. Unlike the UK! The one credit card and one debit card in my phone case were also not taken, but the bank advised that the cards could be cloned. Luckily I have all my cards in Wallet on the IPhone, so can continue to use them. Another tip is to put a SIMLOCK on your IPhone as well as PASSCODE. Then NO ONE can get access to your phone. It's taught me to be more careful, and I've been coming to Tenerife for over 40 years. Be careful. Carry only daily cash you need, I was lucky. Hope this helps someone. Thanks Knighstrider.....Hotels and Apartments may have to offer gentle reminders, but I'm sure they wouldn't wish to.
I saw black ladies openly searching a drunk man’s pockets. He said feel away fill your boots ladies I’m skint and it’s the only touch up I’m going to get this week 😂 This was last americas at 3 in the morning
It's great to know this before you go over. It makes you more cautious. It's sad but that's life now. I stopped taking jewellery a few years ago. Mugging is really scary tho. Hand luggage now only.Thanks again for updates. Flyers at airport or Hotels would help.
We had it in PDLA on Tuesday 12/12, a chap with bracelets asked me for the time first and then asked if I was from Africa. He said his wife gave birth to their first child the day before and then they were going to return to Africa the next day. He put a bracelet onto us both and wished us well then got quite aggressive asking for money. When we said that we didn't have any cash he went off the scale angry and removed the bracelets and then told us to leave quickly and not to come back. Literally 4 minutes later the same question was asked from another with bracelets and we just waved our hands and ignored him. They were both Africans with dark skin, not Spanish speaking and very friendly to start with. I'd like to think that we are street wise but the first one totally got me at first so please beware as they work in crowded areas.
@@JasonDodson-s9z thos happened to us in Rome, he got really.aggressive, I got.more aggressive where upon he f#$%@d off. Couldnt believe I fell for it......never again mi d 🇬🇧♠️
This also happens in Paris next to Sacre Coeur full of guys like this, who want to put the bracelet on you.Thank god I read about it beforehand so they couldn't get me 😊.Wish people would get arrested for these scams. But in Teneriffa my wife did get into an argument with an african woman who almost coerced her to give 10 euro because she started braiding her hair and telling her how sexy she is...
Thanks for sharing info Andrew. We are coming over in April to stay in Paradise Park LOL. Got robbed 20 years ago in Las Americas so it is nothing new but it is concerning you say it is worsening. Cost of Tenerife also spiralling out of control so might look for another location in summer.
So grateful for this Andrew, few things in your last vlog on this helped loads, because your so busy having a good time your not always as alert as you might be at home. Our parents are over in January and it’s not to scare them but just to remind them really and not to feel stupid for not realising it can happen. You are amazing for speaking about this thank you x
Thanks Andrew always worth warning folk about the potential dangers . I can't believe folk put valuables in checked baggage, I think a stronger police presence is needed. Your honesty is appreciated in your blogs. We will be there in March cant wait.
We’re here now for 12 weeks. We’re pensioners we don’t venture out after dark at home so the same applies here. Crime can happen anywhere, the advice you give to be vigilant and be aware goes without saying. Thank you and stay safe everyone.
wer in r 70s and been out every nite in Puerto del la cruz out walking stopping for drinks we felt safe thanks 2 the police been out every afternoon and every nite don't worry will b back God willing
I am sorry to hear you are afraid after dark,both in the UK, and Tenerife,though born,and raised in the UK,I have lived most of my life in NYC,and I know people think NY is dangerous,but I have never seen ,nor have my friends seen anything bad happening here.I am 79,and till I was 75 I traveled the Subway(tube trains) after midnight five days a week,and never felt afraid,so l am sad to think it’s dangerous on a lovely island.I hope you will be safe.
@@interabang we’ve been doing this for 8 years now. It’s hard to find apartments to rent for this amount of time and we book this for the following year the week we arrive. Prices vary we get this one for €1000 per month and it belongs to a relative.
Thank goodness you are sharing this. Surely the airports should let you know about latest crime or information sent out to tourist agencies to inform holiday makers or flyers in hotels to warn you! Totally agree something needs to be done. As you say, where are the police? It will be sad to see security increase but perhaps it's a deterrent for opportunistic criminals. The police now need to take this very seriously. Thanks for all you do Andrew 🤗
When you say ‘you’ve seen all sorts of nationalities’ taking part in these muggings/robberies. What nationalities have you seen and how do you know where they’re from?
I last visited Tenerife (Adeje) in 2010 and all me and my hubby were bothered by were the Timeshare Touts! It’s seems such a shame about the deterioration in safety on those beautiful islands! Wish there were more people like you, reporting on the crimes cos the Holiday Trade suffers, as you said! One year, on my return to the UK, my case had been sliced open from the handle to the hinge but, all that was missing was a bag of dirty washing! Can’t travel anymore so I won’t need any tips, but it’s handy to pass on to my son’s family cos they go abroad a lot! Thanks and HAPPY 2024 to Everyone!
Thank you Andrew, we appreciate your honesty and care. We understand that you want visitors to have a great time but we do need to know what’s going on so we can be more vigilant. We are over for an extended period after Christmas and already preparing based on your briefings. Keep them coming, but it’s good to end on a high and not let it spoil our vacation. Great job!
My daughter was robbed at a nightclub by a woman, she was in the ladies room, this woman (Spanish) just snatched her bag and walked. off. This happened over 20yrs ago.
I live and work in Tenerife and unfortunately this kind of thing does happen, as it can happen anywhere. Just the other day I went out with a group out on a scooter tour and one of the visitors left their key on the seat and walked away. I was there so kept an eye on it but people need to be more vigilant on holiday.
My daughter in law was on Tenerife a 2 weeks ago with her freinds she really had a great time.i dont think this will stop people coming there but more awareness is needed .in Airports in taxis in hotel reception .older people cant move as quickly to stop them.Thank you Andrew your doing a great Job keeping people informed PEACE ✌
I would like to be warned about these type of things going on, it is great advice Andrew and it is very much appreciated , your advice is very welcome 👍
Thanks for speaking about it Andrew, there was an older gentleman who was robbed outside The Wild Geese in Golf Del Sur on Sunday 17th early afternoon when there were loads of people around, 3 men confronted him and took his wallet with 400 Euros and his cards. Thankfully many passers by helped and they stopped his cards but the 400 Euros was lost. Please be vigilant.
Thanks for the warnings Andrew If they can arrest people at the airport why are they not bothered about people getting mugged on the street it is a worry but I’ll be over tomorrow and be very vigilant hope to see u in buddies
4:15 Hi Andrew, I was mugged earlier this year outside Paradise Park on my way to Castle Harbour. I was approached by an individual who I thought was a tout but then was shocked as he grabbed my arm and wrestled my watch off me. I am 64 but still reasonably fit but was on my own and obviously a target. Has certainly made me think twice about coming back.
@@dom6140 I think so, approached me asking if I wanted late night entertainment, I politely answered “no thank you “ and then he pounced. Grabbed my arm and wrestled watch off. Tried to fight back obviously but he ran off.
Back in 1992 muggers drew up in a car and tried to take my wife's handbag in Los Christianos while we were on the pavement walking to Las Americas (yes they were seperate villages then!) My Mrs wouldn't let go but the strap snapped . Luckily she held onto to bag. We both screamed at the oxygen thieves and they fled. So I guess nothing has changed. Our advice, don't carry handbags ⚠️
Long story short ....when I was 21 I was mugged in tenerife at knife point , was very lucky a group of English lads seen it from across road and interviend and the muggers ran for it , the day after at the police station I couldn't I.D the muggers through the photo books of criminal mugshots so the police said do you fancy coming out with us to see if you can spot them ...we will follow plain clothed and see if we can catch them ....at 4-5 different times through the night I had to back track because I lost them .....every time I found the two coppers they were arguing with British tourists ...and when I tried to calm the situation down every group of British holiday makers said the police had made them empty there pockets on a wall or something...and the police had pocketed some of there money ! Also the whole ground floor of my hotel was broken into and people were robbed , also people were pick pocketed , and an old man was mugged whilst going to cash point whilst his wife was waiting in restaurant...he died of a heart attack..... tenerife is a dangerous dangerous place.
WOW!!! you for taking the time to share this (rather shocking) information, otherwise people would be visiting the island without precaution. This way people are prepared. Keep putting this information out there! Leaflets given out as well.
Thank you Andrew. Having just returned from Tenerife with my family I'm pleased to say we saw NO evidence of crime, or heard of any. But yes Tenerife isn't different from all the places we've visited on hols, including UK. I wonder how much crime there is in Tenerife, I'll try and Google it. Paris is rife we've crime my relative had her phone stolen on the Metro, but again it's not obviously so. Just be observant aware and cautious. Sad yes but necessary wherevever you are. LOVED TENERIFE BY THE WAY. We'll be back, as they say
Thanks for that. I think Tour Operators should put a warning leaflet in their Welcome Packs. We only saw Police patrolling the Promenade around The Golden Mile during the day when we were there in November. We did get approached a couple of times by the bracelet scammers.
Excellent video, thanks for the warnings. I have encountered the bracelet scam in Gran Canaria. My golden rule is, keep everyone at arms length, and say NO! in a loud voice! we are comming over in March and are counting down the days!
Another vicitim was mugged outside Beverly Hills Club next door to Paradise Park since this was filmed. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM HERE? 🤔 4 muggins in the same area 4 nights in a row!!
More police presence is a must , leaflets with advice would be good , but most of this is simply common sense , but obviously these muggings r very hard to stop whatever people do , but clearly late at night take a taxi back to ur hotel
for the police to target muggers will be very hard. but what they can do is start a zero tolerance on the very visible crime like the selling off illegal fakes, the drug dealing, people using the scoters illegal, and general antisocial behaviour, and bad bar management.
Education! Education! Education! That would be a start, and you have made that start Andrew. The powers that be now need to spread the word. Those who were not made aware and ended up being mugged, scammed or had their pockets picked will never forget nor will likely ever forgive those travel agents, hoteliers and police who knew the risks but kept it quiet.
This happened to me last time I was in Tenerife luckily I caught them punched the living crap out of the bloke and then he tried to get me arrested luckily I was with my canarian friend who explained to the policia local what had happened otherwise I would of been nicked.... Stay safe you have to look after yourselves out there.. 👍👍
I was in Americas in Sept, at 11.30pm walking from the Highlander, crossed the road that runs alongside La Siesta, this is normally busy, but it was empty except for 3 guys looked Moroccan\Tunisian I was with my wife, and walked past them, one failed to move, but we got by, having walking on by a few yards I could hear footstep running, a single guy put his arm around my shoulder trying to engage my in conversation, being all nice, I was wearing a watch similar to a Rolex, and as I kept on walking the cheeky bugger was bending down looking at my watch which he could see wasn’t a Rolex after which, he blew me a kiss and ran back to his friends, how wrong that could have gone if he had fancied my watch, be on your guard at all times.
wow,thank you for this very useful information,its really not nice to see this is happening in a place that we love so much,we have been to TENERIFE 91 times since 1990 ,and this just did not happen in the past,we are going to continue to visit Tenerife but will be a lot more vigilant .There needs to be a lot more police presence,especially in the evenings and when its dark,lets hope the authoroties do something about this,thank you for updating ,anyway we we will complete our 100 visits to our beloved Tenerife in the near future,thanks again Andrew,wish you a very merry christmas and a very happy new year,God bless and stay safe.
We have just come back from paloma beach appointments, I must admit I was worried in the evenings walking back to the apartment and we don’t stay out late. Felt unsafe 😢
@@randersson3672 . Same here in Northern Cyprus. They come under the guise of students but drug use has increased, openly. Every type of crime you can imagine including prostitution. The local papers print names and nationalities when convicted and it’s never Mr Smith or Mrs Jones. Organised gang invasion.
Thanks Andrew We stay in Cristian Sur for our regular hols but this is scary Terrible news about the mugging I think there should be more of a police presence especially at night you see the police daily up and down the beach But not much of a night around the bars and restaurants.in Los Cristianos. We need to know what's going on so we can take precautions Thanks for the update
Keep bringing us these updates as you are the only one that does it good luck with the bar we were over the week before you opened and missed you again but will be at Buddies the next time merry Christmas to you and L aura and a happy New year
Honestly when traveling abroad never wear jewelry and never carry a purse unless it a cross body purse in broad daylight. Zipped pockets are good, hidden pockets and small flat purse under clothing is best. Try to dress more like locals. This guy is giving great advice.
An important vlog. Much sensible advice therein. There's trouble in paradise so tourists need to be vigilant. Perhaps a good idea for tourists to be careful about not drinking to excess. When they see someone drunk, they see someone vulnerable. Important to have your wits about you at all times.
unfortunately this stuff happens in all major tourist destinations . just need to be careful and glad that you keep us informed , i never engage with anybody if im out just ignore them and carry on working and if needed walk into a shop , only ever take out the cash you need , wouldnt stop me visiting , coming out in january , and why would you put valuables in ur suitcase ? some people just dont have the sense they were born with , c u in buddies Andrew & Laura
Two young lasses had their handbags taken from them in the early hours, on a pedestrian walkway, at the side of the Optimist Hotel Las Americas, a couple of days or so ago -around the 15th/16th December. A big black guy tried the bracelet trick with me and the wife on our first day but didn't get very far with it. He started off with a friendly, easy going conversation and asked if we had ever been to Africa. After a short while he proceeded to "give" us some bracelets, "for good luck"- he said he actually lived in Italy but was on holiday, yeah of course he was. We are on a 10 night trip and have had a brilliant time so far. You just have to remain streetwise and you will no doubt remain safe and secure in your person and your belongings. Don't make yourself look like an easy or attractive target. However, that's easier said than done for those who are on the frail side. I think the tourism will likely suffer, to some extent, unless CCTV is employed around the hotel areas because the police can't be everywhere. Being informed about the pickpocket-ting and muggings didn't put us off coming to Tenerife, it simply helped us focus on being safety and security conscious so as to prevent/reduce the chances of our holiday being ruined. Keep up the good work Andrew. What you are doing is the right and responsible thing to do.
Our friends were both targeted 2 days apart in Costa Adeje whilst walking about. Husband's wallet was taken in Costa Adeje, and his wife's purse taken 2 days later. Both left without any bank cards and barely any euros. They so shocked that this happened to them both.
Please be very careful here in Tenerife and not only in the south. Living in Puerto de la Cruz and robberies and pickpocketing have increased. Be very cautious when out in the night and car without lights on. Mostly 2 or more in the car, sourcing you out, then drive away and one or two coming suddenly behind you to snatch your bag or rob you out. The lack of video cameras is another advantage for these scumbags. Nearly no video surveillance in residential areas. Please if you were robbed or pickpocketed: Report it to the police, It is NOT true that police are Not interested , the only problem is the language. So if you or your family or friends have a phone use google translate or Reverso Context to file a denunciation/atestado. We have been robbed end of August and the Policía Nacional caught a gang of 6 who robbed people in the area and thanks to our report we could identify 2 of the scumbags. They had robbed people in more than 30 cases.
We’ve been going to Tenerife for years and every time we’ve been there someone has had a (usually women)has had a go at trying to steal from my wife, we are so vigilant and sensitive to people coming up behind you too close, that we’ve been ahead of them and call them out shouting “Bandito”. They always scarper off pretty smartly.
Yes , i was staying at paradise Park when thees two incidents occurred, and also saw police trying to find the offender on the third incident in the vicinity of HG tenerife sur , but as far as i know, the offender disappeared, scary stuff .
Hi Andrew this is good that you are advising people to be wary. Myself, my Partner and my 20 year old daughter have just spent Christmas in Tenerife. We were ok but were very wary of all the different characters going about. My daughter told me to just say 'No' to these bracelet guys and it seemed to work and they would leave us. At first I was saying No thanks but once you say thanks they think you're a soft mark. We saw no Poilice presence on the streets. I think the holiday companies or hotels should remind you to be careful with flyers etc. Also on a separate issue we as Brits felt we really werent wanted over there by certain local people. As soon as some folk saw us we felt they were watching our every move. I even had women bumping into me and being very disrespecful. I think its terrible the way some locals all think we are lazy lager louts who cause trouble but we arent we love going over and respecting the locals and their island. We will still return to Tenerife etc but just want people to respect us too. Thanks again for your helpful advise.
5.41 16.4.24 Wish we had seen your warnings before three of us visited los americas on 24.2.24 where we were assaulted and robbed after arriving very late. A day in hospital and two mornings at police station. Phones money stolen bank accounts raided. We were caught Unawares.
I have been going to the Canaries for decades and I am now 70 year old female. I have always felt safe and always choose accomodation close to everything. Not that that would have helped those in the hotel in Los Christianos, it was there that a German woman was decapitated with a machete in a Supermarket in broad daylight. Bad things happen everywhere and you have to be aware, so warnings are a good thing. I never wear jewellery, carry no valuables (not that I have any! ) and don't get too pissed ! I never dress up on holiday, look a bit of a peasant ! You are never totally safe anywhere, but I think people often leave their brains on the runway in Spain, as it has been a trusted destination for so long, but things change and you must keep up with what is going on, so thank you for the update. I am in Fuertaventura at the moment just about to go out for food so I shall be super vigilant !!
Tenerife has went downhill big time in the last 5 years, the truth is it’s not a nice place particularly when it gets dark, There’s thieves, Prostitutes, drug dealers and muggers everywhere, also the thieving from peoples luggage has been happening for years as has hotel and apartment break ins
Thank you so much for this information Andrew...its nice you do this for us ...I would never walk alone at night....even as a couple...taxi all the way ...xx
Thank you for the warning. I have already thought that I would wear my nice jewellery at the hotel during dinner, and that is it. I have heard from other people in videos, that we shouldn't leave anything in our rented car, because they can open it up. I also heard that they have stolen cars. We won't take our expensive watches on tours, but keep them in the hotel. I have changed my booking from Los Cristianos to Puerto de la Cruz.
Fair play to Andrew for making this info available. It could potentially affect his business but this honestly is refreshing 👍
Why hide it? If you came and got mugged you would never come back again anyway!! 👍🏽
But love your honesty Andrew 👍
This is not the only problem ,the electrical shops are ripping off the elderly by offering cheap tablets and charging their cards for upwards of 10 times the amount which is only found out on return back to the UK.
People have lost thousands.
Sounds like the island is full off corruption.
My brother age 64 was walking on his own on the 26th Nov 2023 from the english persons self catering apartment around 19.30 to the Chistianos area when a women possibly mid east or india area asked him the time. Then he felt his wallet sliding out of his back pocket, he turned round in time to thump a guy in his stomach. They left the scene quick. So please keep looking around you and try not to let someone distract you. Wallets and purses in more secure place (front pockets maybe). They work in pairs or small teams. Mike Dec 24th 2023 u.k.
Probably Romanian.
Something very similar happened to me in Rome, only my wallet was in my front pocket. I caught the thief and now carry cash and credit cards in a money belt under my tucked in shirt.
@@MattyEngland Probably english!
Please be welcome all immigrants they bring so much joy
Why did he have his wallet in his pocket? Smh...
It's no surprise that the authorities don't want to publicise the criminality that is going on! Thanks for warning us Andrew! I did suggest that the holiday companies, the hotels, the airlines could issue warning to tourists arriving.
It seems a “just let people get mugged instead” kind of attitude
hate say this if the authorities are no going to act then the potential victims need to act either by
dressing down no jewellery no nice clothes or go else where
@@markcallaghan8389 use some spray to defend yourself? right in the eyes...
@@TW-nf4cg yes another alternative strategy to consider
About 10 years ago I was mugged by two African men in Lanzarote around midnight when walking back to apartments alone. I was a little drunk and one held me down while the other searched me. All I had was 50 euros and they took it and walked away. Be careful don't walk alone especially at night. You are targets in all of these places. For me, since that happened I generally avoid the tourist areas and stay inland a little and hire a villa.
I´m sorry that happened to you. Whereabouts in Lanzarote was it? There have been other attacks in Lanzarote in recent years.
My husband was approached by sec workers but the police soon moved them. Its sad Lanzarote is so Buatifull.
Glad to see another place enriched by “culture”
These days several German newspapers published some interesting articles about Tenerife. Since April 2024 there are 14 missing persons. What the hell is going on there?
@@marbuc6375 same thing that is happening all over Europe - just remember - diversity is our strengh 👍
This is why it’s important atleast for men to be physically as well as visibly strong and able. U will not be targeted believe me. Look like food and u will be eaten. Wolves and sheep choose who u r
Hey I'm 64 hubby 65 you go to relax not a battle. Spain don't us its easy really, just not go
lol
I was a victim of theft in 2019 when I was over. I literally stopped outside a bar to check the football score and during that brief pause someone opened the zip on my handbag and lifted my purse. I noticed because I felt the weight of my bag change but when I looked up they'd melted into the crowd. Fortunately, I managed to contact my bank straight away and they were trying to use it at the time. They weren't caught and I did spend half a day giving a statement to the police. I got the impression the police were just processing yet another report.
My advice is to keep your wits about you and make sure your bag isn't easy to undo. Ge a cross-body bag preferably with a flap and zip. Make it hard for them.
This mugging though is more serious.
Good advice for all tourists, we had all our valuables stolen out of our suitcases at the airport flying back to the UK we checked in the suitcases and when we arrived home we found that the cases had been open and all valuables where stolen very angry and my wife was so upset
How do you know it was there and not in the UK ?
@@moltderenou because 14 people have just been arrested at Tenerife airport for stealing from cases.
@@kevinhenryviii Well that answers my question, which, by the way, was not questioning the validity of your statement. One doesn’t often hear about things being “misplaced” in Spanish airports, but I suppose some are better than others.
Yeah it was on the news while I was over there in dec, airport staff nicking stuff out of luggage
They've been hiring Africans clearly
I used to live in Los Cristianos and never experienced such things as mugging etc. Pick pocketing yes. Plus the police were brutal if you messed with them.
We all know why they won’t warn the tourists.
Ever get the feeling that the elites don’t want us to go on holiday anymore?? Why is that??
Airports a nightmare.
Train strikes.
Crime upsurge in holiday destinations.
Gosh, almost as if this has been planned? 🤷♀️
You are so right. It's all about control.
This is what socialism brings. Society collapses.
Planned along
We can't have the plebs happy now can we....
Lack of hotels, housing prices, cost of cars making it difficult to afford to travel - except for the elites sitting on multiple homes and empty homes
Andrew don't stop being the voice for the people.I can vouch for your news being spot on.The people confronting people earlier this year on the golden mile re apartments to rent have not been there l noticed.So keep it up,well done to you.
Staff at Tenerife airport sacked (14) for stealing from suitcases in aircraft hold ...DONT put cash or valuables in case ❤
We were robbed in Playa’s three years ago.As we crossed the road by the Mediterranean palace it felt as if my long dress had caught on my shoe,when it happened again it felt like a cat was touching my ankle,as I bent down a guy from one of the restaurants shouted that I had been robbed😳 and he was right they had got into my bag,that was a crossbody one and taken my phone,credit cards and money.We hadn’t seen anyone,that was the frightening thing.When you bend down you automatically push your bag backwards,the guy in the restaurant said he had seen it many times.We went straight to the hotel-who told us to report it to police in the morning.Police station was rammed with people that had the same experience that night.Police took our statement asked us to check and read it but it was in Spanish and the red flag was that they had our house number wrong which annoyed them as they had to change it,when we got back to the hotel the police had but that we were robbed a day before our arrival!! So back to the police station and that’s when it got a lot worse,they said we were calling them liars and that they would arrest us,it was the most horrible experience ever and put me off going there again.We have been back to Los Christianos since but do not venture out of the hotel after dusk.We now stay at the Arona Grane which is such a beautiful hotel that there is no need to go anywhere else…….Be careful and stay safe .
Thanks for sharing Andrew, we noticed yesterday when we flew home from Tenerife that our combination locks on our luggage had been tampered with but fortunately nothing taken, also a man at our hotel (KN Arenas del Mar had been robbed in Los Cristianos this week and it had ruined his holiday such a shame :( Thanks again :)
Thats not good!
In the old days, the only robbers you'd find in Tenerife were Timeshare touts!
Thanks for this useful warning, Andrew! I'm visiting again soon and it's useful to have a reminder to always be alert to possible dangers. It certainly won't put me off visiting Tenerife but it's always good to be prepared in advance.
Glad it was helpful!
We have been to the Canaries many times over the years, and I have found a fool proof way of not getting into any bother. We don't go anywhere near them any more. No police presence, equals no tourist presence , as far as we are concerned. There are plenty of safe country's to visit, where they don't sit on their backsides, and leave the tourists to their fate.
Do you recommend any countries, thank you?
Was in Tenerife first week in December. Stayed in adeje. My normal walk every day was from adeje to los Cristianos . I was always used to seeing police on their mopeds driving up and down. This time there wasn't any.
We alone cannot solve this, what should happen is all the Hotels, all the shop owners, all the bar owners all get together with a petitions and signatures, and send them to the local authoritys or even higher of the concerns, and what needs to be done. if everyone is silent..... nothing gets done....
Thanks for the update.
It is our 63 rd visit to Tenerife tomorrow and fortunately for us we have never had any problems
Have a great Christmas. 🙂🙂
Hi Andrew, we’ve recently got home from the ‘rife and found taxis were a bad option too - had taxi drivers trying to over charge, inventing extra tariffs taking longer routes. Almost every taxi we had tried to rip us off maybe worth another video to highlight this issue too? With your local knowledge you may be able to explain how the taxis and tariffs should work?
Don't go.
It will only change when the Spanish are suffering financially
@@davidpalin1790 Even if you give free money nobody want you around , so better stay in your place.
I'm going in December 😮
Great update thanks. Spend a lot of time in Tenerife and the only time we see police is checking paperwork on bars and restaurants.
Very true
Keep doing the warnings Andrew good on you. Police must do more to stop this.
I agree!
I went to Tenerife 10 years ago. I didn't hear of any crime happening. I was walking past some restaurants once though, and one of the guys outside said to me "nice watch" as I was wearing a new Bulova precisionist with a rose gold finish. He was a good 20 feet away and still noticed my watch. Tenerife is such a beautiful place.
black mountains and sand not good
Thanks for the warnings Andrew. Shades of Timeshare sales men in Los Chris & Las Americas 20 years ago who pestered, haunted and followed you into the shops. This lot though are a bit nastier. In UK when there is an increase in crime, the area gets flooded with community police. The crimes stop but I guess the criminals just move somewhere else. Gary H
I've been here for 43 years. Nothing has changed, actually getting worse. The authorities don't do anything about it as they don't want Tenerife to be stained with bad publicity. I've been saying for years that they should be warned by hotel staff and also upon arrival be given warning leaflets. So sad. Karma will catch these bastards up. I think it would be a good idea to put on Facebook publicaly every week. Thanks, for all your good work.
Great that you are revealing the truth about the street crime that regularly occurs in Tenerife. The Authorities will never publish anything that might be detrimental to the tourist trade. For example nothing is said about the high number of drownings caused by cardiac arrest in the ocean either. I live part time in Costa Adeje and try to keep a very low profile when out. Avoid dark streets and alleys and practise 360 degree vision all the time. So far so good.
What's the point of going to a nice place with good weather & having to stay indoors the whole time? You might as well come back to the UK & get mugged properly (LOL)!
Y Londres ? Allí no roban ni matan claro es que me parto .
Thanks Andrew. I know I would like to have warnings about this. We had a bracelet guy stopping us and had the bracelet on my wrist before we could stop him! We walked into the nearest shop and he left! Very surreal experience as we were just minding our own business. Thanks for the mugging warnings 👍
A very careful and fit individual, I had my handbag skilfully snatched at Playa San Juan main bus stop around 4pm. I returned to the restaurant I had been at, just in case I'd left it there....they didn't speak English but Senda let me use her phone as both my wallet and IPhone were in bag leaving me with nothing. I could not get police on phone , so they kindly took me to the Police ( whose station had moved to outskirts of town). The police wouldn't let me enter the police station, as they advised serious criminals were inside and I was to return tomorrow. After explaining several times that i had no money or phone to get back to Adeje...to no avail......a couple turned up with my handbag saying they "found" it on the bus, but before I had time to open my wallet and reward them, they rushed off.....very strange...of course, the money and bus pass were both gone. Police were not interested.
A friend in Glasgow police did some research for me.....he found out that the correct procedure is that I would have had to make an appointment with Los Gigantes tourist police and arrive with a translator to get a police report. Unlike the UK! The one credit card and one debit card in my phone case were also not taken, but the bank advised that the cards could be cloned. Luckily I have all my cards in Wallet on the IPhone, so can continue to use them. Another tip is to put a SIMLOCK on your IPhone as well as PASSCODE. Then NO ONE can get access to your phone. It's taught me to be more careful, and I've been coming to Tenerife for over 40 years. Be careful. Carry only daily cash you need, I was lucky. Hope this helps someone. Thanks Knighstrider.....Hotels and Apartments may have to offer gentle reminders, but I'm sure they wouldn't wish to.
I saw black ladies openly searching a drunk man’s pockets. He said feel away fill your boots ladies I’m skint and it’s the only touch up I’m going to get this week 😂
This was last americas at 3 in the morning
It amazes me when people think resorts are 100% crime free just because they are on holiday.
No just the police don't want the bother. It affects tourism.
spot on mate...pictures and hotels just paint a picture of where you book and go.
I would be amazed if anybody was naive enough to believe a resort was CRIME FREE, why the hell do people like you post nonesense?
Who thinks that?
It's great to know this before you go over. It makes you more cautious. It's sad but that's life now. I stopped taking jewellery a few years ago. Mugging is really scary tho. Hand luggage now only.Thanks again for updates. Flyers at airport or Hotels would help.
This kind of crime is everywhere. I think if there was a greater police presence on the streets this would be a deterrent. Will always love Tenerife
We had it in PDLA on Tuesday 12/12, a chap with bracelets asked me for the time first and then asked if I was from Africa. He said his wife gave birth to their first child the day before and then they were going to return to Africa the next day. He put a bracelet onto us both and wished us well then got quite aggressive asking for money. When we said that we didn't have any cash he went off the scale angry and removed the bracelets and then told us to leave quickly and not to come back. Literally 4 minutes later the same question was asked from another with bracelets and we just waved our hands and ignored him. They were both Africans with dark skin, not Spanish speaking and very friendly to start with. I'd like to think that we are street wise but the first one totally got me at first so please beware as they work in crowded areas.
They’ve been doing scam for over 20 years that I know of , tell them to go forth & multiply, they understand that !
Yep I've seen this in Rome,budapest and Berlin years ago . Was always surprised it hadn't been a thing in tenerife till recently
This happened to us in Rome
@@JasonDodson-s9z thos happened to us in Rome, he got really.aggressive, I got.more aggressive where upon he f#$%@d off. Couldnt believe I fell for it......never again mi d 🇬🇧♠️
This also happens in Paris next to Sacre Coeur full of guys like this, who want to put the bracelet on you.Thank god I read about it beforehand so they couldn't get me 😊.Wish people would get arrested for these scams. But in Teneriffa my wife did get into an argument with an african woman who almost coerced her to give 10 euro because she started braiding her hair and telling her how sexy she is...
Thanks for sharing info Andrew. We are coming over in April to stay in Paradise Park LOL. Got robbed 20 years ago in Las Americas so it is nothing new but it is concerning you say it is worsening. Cost of Tenerife also spiralling out of control so might look for another location in summer.
So grateful for this Andrew, few things in your last vlog on this helped loads, because your so busy having a good time your not always as alert as you might be at home. Our parents are over in January and it’s not to scare them but just to remind them really and not to feel stupid for not realising it can happen. You are amazing for speaking about this thank you x
Thank you 😊
Thanks Andrew always worth warning folk about the potential dangers . I can't believe folk put valuables in checked baggage, I think a stronger police presence is needed. Your honesty is appreciated in your blogs. We will be there in March cant wait.
Thank you 😊
We’re here now for 12 weeks. We’re pensioners we don’t venture out after dark at home so the same applies here. Crime can happen anywhere, the advice you give to be vigilant and be aware goes without saying. Thank you and stay safe everyone.
wer in r 70s and been out every nite in Puerto del la cruz out walking stopping for drinks we felt safe thanks 2 the police been out every afternoon and every nite don't worry will b back God willing
I am sorry to hear you are afraid after dark,both in the UK, and Tenerife,though born,and raised in the UK,I have lived most of my life in NYC,and I know people think NY is dangerous,but I have never seen ,nor have my friends seen anything bad happening here.I am 79,and till I was 75 I traveled the Subway(tube trains) after midnight five days a week,and never felt afraid,so l am sad to think it’s dangerous on a lovely island.I hope you will be safe.
Can I ask how much it would cost to be there for 12 weeks, it's something my wife and I would like to do.
@@interabang we’ve been doing this for 8 years now. It’s hard to find apartments to rent for this amount of time and we book this for the following year the week we arrive. Prices vary we get this one for €1000 per month and it belongs to a relative.
If I don't feel safe going out after dark on holiday then I would never go back there. It's not as if it's light till ten o'clock.
Thank goodness you are sharing this. Surely the airports should let you know about latest crime or information sent out to tourist agencies to inform holiday makers or flyers in hotels to warn you! Totally agree something needs to be done.
As you say, where are the police? It will be sad to see security increase but perhaps it's a deterrent for opportunistic criminals.
The police now need to take this very seriously.
Thanks for all you do Andrew 🤗
Yes, just like the London Police do? Not.
The authorities definitely don't want to advertise the criminality going on! It's thanks to people like Andrew who keep us informed!
When you say ‘you’ve seen all sorts of nationalities’ taking part in these muggings/robberies. What nationalities have you seen and how do you know where they’re from?
I last visited Tenerife (Adeje) in 2010 and all me and my hubby were bothered by were the Timeshare Touts! It’s seems such a shame about the deterioration in safety on those beautiful islands! Wish there were more people like you, reporting on the crimes cos the Holiday Trade suffers, as you said! One year, on my return to the UK, my case had been sliced open from the handle to the hinge but, all that was missing was a bag of dirty washing! Can’t travel anymore so I won’t need any tips, but it’s handy to pass on to my son’s family cos they go abroad a lot! Thanks and HAPPY 2024 to Everyone!
Thank you Andrew, we appreciate your honesty and care. We understand that you want visitors to have a great time but we do need to know what’s going on so we can be more vigilant. We are over for an extended period after Christmas and already preparing based on your briefings. Keep them coming, but it’s good to end on a high and not let it spoil our vacation. Great job!
Times have changed this can happen anywhere, it’s nieve to not be aware that there are predators around holiday or not.
As a woman travelling alone I always book a resort hotel and I don’t go out after dark I like to stay on site and have my meal drink and a show ❤
As a man travelling alone I always book a resort hotel and I don't go out after dark I like to stay on site and have my meal drink and a show.
My daughter was robbed at a nightclub by a woman, she was in the ladies room, this woman (Spanish) just snatched her bag and walked. off. This happened over 20yrs ago.
Such a shame
I live and work in Tenerife and unfortunately this kind of thing does happen, as it can happen anywhere.
Just the other day I went out with a group out on a scooter tour and one of the visitors left their key on the seat and walked away. I was there so kept an eye on it but people need to be more vigilant on holiday.
My daughter in law was on Tenerife a 2 weeks ago with her freinds she really had a great time.i dont think this will stop people coming there but more awareness is needed .in Airports in taxis in hotel reception .older people cant move as quickly to stop them.Thank you Andrew your doing a great Job keeping people informed PEACE ✌
Great to have these updates, we come over to Tenerife regularly so please keep up with these useful vids. 👍
I would like to be warned about these type of things going on, it is great advice Andrew and it is very much appreciated , your advice is very welcome 👍
Thank you 😊
Thanks for speaking about it Andrew, there was an older gentleman who was robbed outside The Wild Geese in Golf Del Sur on Sunday 17th early afternoon when there were loads of people around, 3 men confronted him and took his wallet with 400 Euros and his cards. Thankfully many passers by helped and they stopped his cards but the 400 Euros was lost. Please be vigilant.
Who did this? What nationality were they? Are people afraid to say?
@@margaretcunningham9092Not Spanish if you want to diplomatic and not offend the refugees welcome people.
You're speaking about Africans/asylum seekers? Correct me if I'm wrong pls
@@Robin-hp8puCorrect
description of the folks robbing? not allowed to say?
Thanks for the warnings Andrew
If they can arrest people at the airport why are they not bothered about people getting mugged on the street it is a worry but I’ll be over tomorrow and be very vigilant hope to see u in buddies
Look after yourself
4:15 Hi Andrew, I was mugged earlier this year outside Paradise Park on my way to Castle Harbour. I was approached by an individual who I thought was a tout but then was shocked as he grabbed my arm and wrestled my watch off me. I am 64 but still reasonably fit but was on my own and obviously a target. Has certainly made me think twice about coming back.
Was he a local?
@@dom6140 I think so, approached me asking if I wanted late night entertainment, I politely answered “no thank you “ and then he pounced. Grabbed my arm and wrestled watch off. Tried to fight back obviously but he ran off.
Thx for the update Andrew my god what is Tenerife coming too so sad for the poor people affected.
Back in 1992 muggers drew up in a car and tried to take my wife's handbag in Los Christianos while we were on the pavement walking to Las Americas (yes they were seperate villages then!)
My Mrs wouldn't let go but the strap snapped .
Luckily she held onto to bag.
We both screamed at the oxygen thieves and they fled.
So I guess nothing has changed.
Our advice, don't carry handbags ⚠️
Cheers Andrew always good to highlight this and remind people to be cautious 🤙🤙
Long story short ....when I was 21 I was mugged in tenerife at knife point , was very lucky a group of English lads seen it from across road and interviend and the muggers ran for it , the day after at the police station I couldn't I.D the muggers through the photo books of criminal mugshots so the police said do you fancy coming out with us to see if you can spot them ...we will follow plain clothed and see if we can catch them ....at 4-5 different times through the night I had to back track because I lost them .....every time I found the two coppers they were arguing with British tourists ...and when I tried to calm the situation down every group of British holiday makers said the police had made them empty there pockets on a wall or something...and the police had pocketed some of there money ! Also the whole ground floor of my hotel was broken into and people were robbed , also people were pick pocketed , and an old man was mugged whilst going to cash point whilst his wife was waiting in restaurant...he died of a heart attack..... tenerife is a dangerous dangerous place.
WOW!!! you for taking the time to share this (rather shocking) information, otherwise people would be visiting the island without precaution. This way people are prepared.
Keep putting this information out there!
Leaflets given out as well.
Thank you Andrew we welcome all your warnings anytime of year ❤
Thank you 😊
Thank you Andrew. Having just returned from Tenerife with my family I'm pleased to say we saw NO evidence of crime, or heard of any. But yes Tenerife isn't different from all the places we've visited on hols, including UK.
I wonder how much crime there is in Tenerife, I'll try and Google it.
Paris is rife we've crime my relative had her phone stolen on the Metro, but again it's not obviously so. Just be observant aware and cautious. Sad yes but necessary wherevever you are.
LOVED TENERIFE BY THE WAY. We'll be back, as they say
Thanks Andrew for letting us know what's happening 🙏
Thanks for that. I think Tour Operators should put a warning leaflet in their Welcome Packs. We only saw Police patrolling the Promenade around The Golden Mile during the day when we were there in November. We did get approached a couple of times by the bracelet scammers.
I agree
Excellent video, thanks for the warnings. I have encountered the bracelet scam in Gran Canaria. My golden rule is, keep everyone at arms length, and say NO! in a loud voice! we are comming over in March and are counting down the days!
Thank you 😊
Best piece of advice
Another vicitim was mugged outside Beverly Hills Club next door to Paradise Park since this was filmed. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM HERE? 🤔 4 muggins in the same area 4 nights in a row!!
More police presence is a must , leaflets with advice would be good , but most of this is simply common sense , but obviously these muggings r very hard to stop whatever people do , but clearly late at night take a taxi back to ur hotel
for the police to target muggers will be very hard. but what they can do is start a zero tolerance on the very visible crime like the selling off illegal fakes, the drug dealing, people using the scoters illegal, and general antisocial behaviour, and bad bar management.
Where is security?!
Surely theres cctv that can help? It's obviously the same people.
Education! Education! Education! That would be a start, and you have made that start Andrew. The powers that be now need to spread the word. Those who were not made aware and ended up being mugged, scammed or had their pockets picked will never forget nor will likely ever forgive those travel agents, hoteliers and police who knew the risks but kept it quiet.
Thank you for the warning Andrew. Do the resorts have a mayor who you could raise the issue with to try and get more police presence?
They are mafia
This happened to me last time I was in Tenerife luckily I caught them punched the living crap out of the bloke and then he tried to get me arrested luckily I was with my canarian friend who explained to the policia local what had happened otherwise I would of been nicked.... Stay safe you have to look after yourselves out there.. 👍👍
Respect
Great advice Andrew, fair play to you for these warnings, but it literally can happen anywhere these days.
Yes, but a few years ago there was hardly any crime in the Canaries!
I was in Americas in Sept, at 11.30pm walking from the Highlander, crossed the road that runs alongside La Siesta, this is normally busy, but it was empty except for 3 guys looked Moroccan\Tunisian I was with my wife, and walked past them, one failed to move, but we got by, having walking on by a few yards I could hear footstep running, a single guy put his arm around my shoulder trying to engage my in conversation, being all nice, I was wearing a watch similar to a Rolex, and as I kept on walking the cheeky bugger was bending down looking at my watch which he could see wasn’t a Rolex after which, he blew me a kiss and ran back to his friends, how wrong that could have gone if he had fancied my watch, be on your guard at all times.
wow,thank you for this very useful information,its really not nice to see this is happening in a place that we love so much,we have been to TENERIFE 91 times since 1990 ,and this just did not happen in the past,we are going to continue to visit Tenerife but will be a lot more vigilant .There needs to be a lot more police presence,especially in the evenings and when its dark,lets hope the authoroties do something about this,thank you for updating ,anyway we we will complete our 100 visits to our beloved Tenerife in the near future,thanks again Andrew,wish you a very merry christmas and a very happy new year,God bless and stay safe.
We have just come back from paloma beach appointments, I must admit I was worried in the evenings walking back to the apartment and we don’t stay out late. Felt unsafe 😢
Leaflets seems like a great idea; hotel receptionists could hand it to you at check in, together with your room key.
Great to get this update. Thank you.
This is unbelievable! Thank you 🙏
I've heard that there's been an influx of migrants across all the islands and that intimidation and criminality has risen in line with this issue
The same story everywhere.
From what i see, its not migrants, its professional gangs that fly in
@@randersson3672 . Same here in Northern Cyprus. They come under the guise of students but drug use has increased, openly. Every type of crime you can imagine including prostitution. The local papers print names and nationalities when convicted and it’s never Mr Smith or Mrs Jones. Organised gang invasion.
Fly in from where
Thank you so much for the warnings! ❤
Thank you 😊
Thanks Andrew
We stay in Cristian Sur for our regular hols but this is scary
Terrible news about the mugging I think there should be more of a police presence especially at night you see the police daily up and down the beach
But not much of a night around the bars and restaurants.in Los Cristianos.
We need to know what's going on so we can take precautions
Thanks for the update
Such a shame! Thank you 😊
Keep bringing us these updates as you are the only one that does it good luck with the bar we were over the week before you opened and missed you again but will be at Buddies the next time merry Christmas to you and L aura and a happy New year
Honestly when traveling abroad never wear jewelry and never carry a purse unless it a cross body purse in broad daylight. Zipped pockets are good, hidden pockets and small flat purse under clothing is best. Try to dress more like locals. This guy is giving great advice.
An important vlog. Much sensible advice therein. There's trouble in paradise so tourists need to be vigilant. Perhaps a good idea for tourists to be careful about not drinking to excess. When they see someone drunk, they see someone vulnerable. Important to have your wits about you at all times.
unfortunately this stuff happens in all major tourist destinations . just need to be careful and glad that you keep us informed , i never engage with anybody if im out just ignore them and carry on working and if needed walk into a shop , only ever take out the cash you need , wouldnt stop me visiting , coming out in january , and why would you put valuables in ur suitcase ? some people just dont have the sense they were born with , c u in buddies Andrew & Laura
Thanks philip have a good time
I have been to Tenerife once. I didn't feel safe at all.
Two young lasses had their handbags taken from them in the early hours, on a pedestrian walkway, at the side of the Optimist Hotel Las Americas, a couple of days or so ago -around the 15th/16th December.
A big black guy tried the bracelet trick with me and the wife on our first day but didn't get very far with it. He started off with a friendly, easy going conversation and asked if we had ever been to Africa. After a short while he proceeded to "give" us some bracelets, "for good luck"- he said he actually lived in Italy but was on holiday, yeah of course he was.
We are on a 10 night trip and have had a brilliant time so far. You just have to remain streetwise and you will no doubt remain safe and secure in your person and your belongings. Don't make yourself look like an easy or attractive target. However, that's easier said than done for those who are on the frail side.
I think the tourism will likely suffer, to some extent, unless CCTV is employed around the hotel areas because the police can't be everywhere. Being informed about the pickpocket-ting and muggings didn't put us off coming to Tenerife, it simply helped us focus on being safety and security conscious so as to prevent/reduce the chances of our holiday being ruined.
Keep up the good work Andrew. What you are doing is the right and responsible thing to do.
The North of the Island of Tenerife is 100% Safe.
I went last year and was so impressed with everything about the North of Tenerife.
Absolutely, critical advice, thank you sir. This Lancashire lad appreciates it.
Been living in Tenerife for my entire life and i've never been robbed
Our friends were both targeted 2 days apart in Costa Adeje whilst walking about. Husband's wallet was taken in Costa Adeje, and his wife's purse taken 2 days later. Both left without any bank cards and barely any euros. They so shocked that this happened to them both.
Please be very careful here in Tenerife and not only in the south. Living in Puerto de la Cruz and robberies and pickpocketing have increased. Be very cautious when out in the night and car without lights on. Mostly 2 or more in the car, sourcing you out, then drive away and one or two coming suddenly behind you to snatch your bag or rob you out. The lack of video cameras is another advantage for these scumbags. Nearly no video surveillance in residential areas.
Please if you were robbed or pickpocketed: Report it to the police,
It is NOT true that police are
Not interested , the only problem is the language. So if you or your family or friends have a phone use google translate or Reverso Context to file a denunciation/atestado.
We have been robbed end of August and the Policía Nacional caught a gang of 6 who robbed people in the area and thanks to our report we could identify 2 of the scumbags. They had robbed people in more than 30 cases.
Thanks again Andrew for this valuable info ! Will take note of this and will make sure I have my wits about me next week 👍🏻
Thank you 😊
We’ve been going to Tenerife for years and every time we’ve been there someone has had a (usually women)has had a go at trying to steal from my wife, we are so vigilant and sensitive to people coming up behind you too close, that we’ve been ahead of them and call them out shouting “Bandito”. They always scarper off pretty smartly.
Yes , i was staying at paradise Park when thees two incidents occurred, and also saw police trying to find the offender on the third incident in the vicinity of HG tenerife sur , but as far as i know, the offender disappeared, scary stuff .
Hi Andrew this is good that you are advising people to be wary. Myself, my Partner and my 20 year old daughter have just spent Christmas in Tenerife. We were ok but were very wary of all the different characters going about. My daughter told me to just say 'No' to these bracelet guys and it seemed to work and they would leave us. At first I was saying No thanks but once you say thanks they think you're a soft mark. We saw no Poilice presence on the streets. I think the holiday companies or hotels should remind you to be careful with flyers etc. Also on a separate issue we as Brits felt we really werent wanted over there by certain local people. As soon as some folk saw us we felt they were watching our every move. I even had women bumping into me and being very disrespecful. I think its terrible the way some locals all think we are lazy lager louts who cause trouble but we arent we love going over and respecting the locals and their island. We will still return to Tenerife etc but just want people to respect us too. Thanks again for your helpful advise.
Thanks for the update Andrew, keep safe
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Wish we had seen your warnings before three of us visited los americas on 24.2.24 where we were assaulted and robbed after arriving very late. A day in hospital and two mornings at police station. Phones money stolen bank accounts raided.
We were caught
Unawares.
I was considering the Canaries for my next holiday in June, but I think I'll rather go to Madeira. Seems a lot safer and less "trashy".
Madeira is mad expensive
Love Madeira
Nothing to go wrong in Madeira trust me, and you will sure love it .
I have been going to the Canaries for decades and I am now 70 year old female. I have always felt safe and always choose accomodation close to everything. Not that that would have helped those in the hotel in Los Christianos, it was there that a German woman was decapitated with a machete in a Supermarket in broad daylight. Bad things happen everywhere and you have to be aware, so warnings are a good thing. I never wear jewellery, carry no valuables (not that I have any! ) and don't get too pissed ! I never dress up on holiday, look a bit of a peasant ! You are never totally safe anywhere, but I think people often leave their brains on the runway in Spain, as it has been a trusted destination for so long, but things change and you must keep up with what is going on, so thank you for the update. I am in Fuertaventura at the moment just about to go out for food so I shall be super vigilant !!
Andrew thank you for the information you are my go to guy when I'm travelling over . Keep up the excellent work.
Tenerife has went downhill big time in the last 5 years, the truth is it’s not a nice place particularly when it gets dark, There’s thieves, Prostitutes, drug dealers and muggers everywhere, also the thieving from peoples luggage has been happening for years as has hotel and apartment break ins
It's not a holiday if you have to be on your guard all the time. It does make you wonder.😦
Thank you so much for this information Andrew...its nice you do this for us ...I would never walk alone at night....even as a couple...taxi all the way ...xx
Thank you for the warning. I have already thought that I would wear my nice jewellery at the hotel during dinner, and that is it. I have heard from other people in videos, that we shouldn't leave anything in our rented car, because they can open it up. I also heard that they have stolen cars. We won't take our expensive watches on tours, but keep them in the hotel. I have changed my booking from Los Cristianos to Puerto de la Cruz.