Lanzarote Drowning Tragedy: Three-Year-Old Girl Dies at Tourist Villa in Tinajo
A three-year-old girl has died following a drowning incident at a holiday property in Tinajo, Lanzarote, in a tragic incident that has again highlighted the importance of swimming-pool safety for families visiting the island.
The child, who was from abroad and was staying in Lanzarote on holiday with her family, fell into the swimming pool at a tourist property on Wednesday afternoon, according to reports published on 24 September 2026.
Emergency services were alerted through the Canary Islands emergency coordination centre, CECOES 112. Two Policía Local de Tinajo officers reached the property and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation after finding the child in cardiorespiratory arrest.
A medicalised ambulance from the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) then arrived and continued advanced resuscitation efforts. The child was initially brought out of cardiac arrest, but despite the work of the emergency teams, she sadly died.
The circumstances surrounding how the child entered the pool have not been publicly detailed, and the incident remains a matter for the relevant authorities.
A difficult year for child water safety in Lanzarote
The Tinajo tragedy is the latest in a series of serious drowning incidents involving children in Lanzarote during 2026.
In June, a four-year-old British girl died after being found with signs of drowning in a hotel swimming pool in Playa Blanca, in the municipality of Yaiza. The CECOES 112 response included the SUC, an emergency helicopter, local police, the Guardia Civil and the island's emergency services.
Later in June, a five-year-old boy was seriously injured after being rescued from a hotel swimming pool in Puerto del Carmen. He was stabilised by medical staff and taken to Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife.
On 3 September, another five-year-old boy suffered a drowning incident at a hotel in Playa Blanca. He was found in cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated before being flown by medical helicopter to the Hospital Universitario Materno Infantil de Gran Canaria. He subsequently died in hospital.
There was also a separate incident in August when a three-year-old child was rescued from the sea at Papagayo after showing symptoms of an incomplete drowning. The child was taken to hospital with a moderate prognosis and this incident did not result in a reported death.
Taken together, the fatal incidents involving children underline why swimming-pool and beach safety remain important issues for both Lanzarote residents and visitors.
What to do in an emergency
If someone is pulled from the water and is not breathing normally, call 112 immediately and follow the instructions given by the emergency operator. If you know CPR, begin resuscitation while waiting for professional help, following the instructions of the emergency services.
Learning basic first aid and CPR before travelling can be particularly valuable for families with young children. It can also help residents and holiday-property owners respond more confidently if an emergency occurs.
A reminder for everyone enjoying Lanzarote
Lanzarote is known for its beaches and warm climatemaking swimming and water activities an important part of life on the island. Most visits pass without incident, but the recent cases are a reminder that water safety should never be treated casually.
For families visiting Lanzarote, a few simple precautions around a pool or at the beach can make a significant difference. Check the property, understand the pool area, supervise young children closely and know how to contact emergency services.
This latest incident s a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a holiday can turn into an emergency. Our thoughts are with the child's family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
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