Britons have been accused of embarking on grim “safari” trips to roam around the area where Jay Slater disappeared.
Casa Abuela Tina was once only booked by budding hikers attempting to trek up the Teno mountains of northwest Tenerife.
However, the two-bedroom farmhouse is now being descended on by British holidaymakers, with groups even taking pictures.
Shannon Shiels, a spa manager who lives in Birmingham and Spain, told The Times: “This is our second time here.
Tenerife Airbnb owner opens up on the last time she saw missing teen
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“I asked to drive this route because I just wanted to see it one more time. I want to get some answers.”
Slater, 19, from Lancashire, spent the early hours of June 17 at the property.
He was driven there by two men he met at a music festival near his accommodation in the south of the island.
The property owner claimed the teenager was seen leaving the villa on foot and disappeared without a trace.
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The Guardia Civil joined mountain rescue teams and Madrid specialist dog units to continue the search for Slater.
Authorities have claimed the case has been clouded by “inaccurate” conspiracy theories spread on social media.
Pablo Garcia, the Guardia Civil officer leading the search, told The Times: “We have read many inaccurate stories online and on social media, I think most of that might not be true.
“If we discover anything, the internet will not be the first to know. It will of course be the family.”
A number of British volunteers have also arrived to assist the search after hearing about his disappearance via social media.
Tourists have been arriving in Tenerife in droves
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Paul Arnott, a 29-year-old mountaineer from Flitwick in Bedfordshire, joined the search on June 23.
He is working with authorities on two specific routes off the main road of the national park that lead to a water source.
Debbie Duncan, Slater’s mother, is also raising money through a GodFundMe.
As much as £36,000 has been donated since Slater’s disappearance.
Duncan said: “These funds will be used to support the mountain rescue teams who are tirelessly searching for Jay.
“Additionally, since our stay in Tenerife needs to be extended, we will also use the funds to cover accommodation and food expenses.”
