Visitors to Costa Teguise are always impressed at the close knit feel of the community, that’s why Sands Beach Resort hotel is so popular for family holidays. There is a strong sense of pride locally and they are very aware of the need to protect their beachfront and ensure it looks at its best.

There was a stampede of volunteers when a beachfront clean up day was organised for June 7th, and now it involves the local council, Clean Ocean Project, the local leisure business association and several of the local diving schools. The ambitious project will see the volunteers sweep their way through Famara and Costa Teguise, removing any rubbish, no matter what size, from the beaches of Las Cucharas, Los Charcos, Playa Jablillo and Playa Bastian.

The sea will get plenty of attention to from the diving schools, Aquatis Diving Centre, Calipso Diving and Native Diving, between them will provide 108 divers to scour the sea bed near the shore. Calipso Diving are no strangers to guests of Sands Beach Resort hotel, as they hold free trial scuba diving sessions at the Mai Tai pool every Saturday at 3.30 pm.

All the beachfront cleaners on June 7th are volunteers, and they will look very striking in their commemorative blue t shirts which feature a turtle, just one of the wildlife species they are hoping to protect. Everyone is welcome to join in, they are a friendly bunch and it’s a great way to learn more about the environment of Costa Teguise.