Residents and visitors in the northern region of Tenerife can donate blood today and tomorrow at the space enabled in the Multicentro Comercial El Trompo, according to the Directorate General of Hemodonation and Hemotherapy of the Canary Islands Health Service (SCS). The facility operates in two daily shifts, running from 10:15 to 13:30 and from 17:15 to 20:30, to contribute to the functioning of the Canary Islands health system.
Tenerife Blood Donation Locations and Schedules
According to the SCS, donors who cannot visit the El Trompo shopping center can access several fixed sites and hospital units throughout Tenerife. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a permanent donation hub operates at Méndez Núñez from Monday through Friday between 9:15 and 20:15, excluding holidays. In the south of the island, the San Isidro Health Center in Granadilla of Abona receives donors Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 14:15 to 19:30, excluding holidays, with dedicated parking and telephone assistance available at 677 980 518.
Hospital networks across the island also accept walk-in donations without prior appointments. The University Hospital of the Canary Islands accepts donors from Sunday through Friday and holidays from 8:30 to 21:30, and Saturdays from 8:30 to 14:30 and 15:30 to 20:00, with phone inquiries directed to 922 678 670. The University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria opens its doors for blood collection Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00, excluding holidays, reachable at 922 602 060. Meanwhile, Hospiten Bellevue in Puerto de la Cruz requires prior appointments via 922 385 235 (option 1) from Monday through Friday between 11:00 and 14:30, and the San Juan de Dios Hospital on the Santa Cruz-La Laguna highway accepts donations Monday through Friday from 10:30 to 12:30.
Donor Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines
The SCS outlines eligibility requirements to safeguard donor and recipient health. Prospective donors must be between 18 and 65 years old, or up to 60 years old for first-time donors, and must weigh more than 50 kilograms. Candidates must also maintain general good health and must not be pregnant at the time of donation.
Health officials emphasize that a single blood donation can save up to three lives. Individuals with specific questions can contact the toll-free donor helpline at 900 234 061 or visit the official platform at efectodonacion.com to verify their eligibility before arriving at any collection site.