Lanzarote issues rare 'black alert' for UK tourists on one of most popular beaches

Popular Lanzarote beach slapped with rare 'black flag' status as tourists warned away

The tourist hotspot was named as having 'significant environmental concerns' following a sewage leak that saw it closed to the public

Lanzarote issues rare 'black alert', with Irish tourists warned about travel to holiday hotspot

One of Lanzarote's most popular beaches is among 48 given a black flag this year, with "sewage discharges" listed as the primary reason for this designation

Lanzarote issues rare 'black alert' for UK tourists on one of most popular beaches

The holiday hotspot issued the rare warning for British holidaymakers at one of the most popular beaches on the stunning Island - which saw some areas restricted

Canary Island issues rare 'black flag alert' as UK tourists warned stay away

Other tourism hotspots across Europe have also been slapped with the warning previously including Malaga, Ibiza, Tenerife and Lanzarote.