Roll call of missing tourists in Tenerife amid Jay Slater search

Millions of British tourists flock to the Spanish island of Tenerife each year in search of an affordable holiday with guaranteed sunshine. From the infamous party strips in Playa de las Americas to the challenging hikes in the rugged mountains, Tenerife attracts holidaymakers from far and wide. Three weeks ago, 19-year-old Jay Slater found himself experiencing both sides of Tenerife - having ended up at an Airbnb with two men near the remote Rural de Teno national park following a night out on the Veronicas strip, which is an hour away. Jay joins a long list of Brits and other tourists who have vanished on Tenerife over the years - many last seen in the vibrant Playa de las Americas resort. The teenager was the 11th person to go missing on Tenerife in just six months - with other cases still unsolved almost 40 years later.

Mariel González Gutiérrez and Sebastian Cobos Gonzalez. The 27-year-old Mexican mother and her two-year-old son were reported missing on March 21 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The SOS Desaparecidos Association has said it is probing a possible case of child abduction and it is feared that Sebastian could have 'left the national territory'. Spanish paper El Espanol reports that a judge had ordered Sebastian's passport to be withdrawn while his parents fought custody, with 'shared guardianship' having been agreed previously.

Natalia Belavus and Vladimir Marcella. The mother and son, from Belarus, were reported missing on March 27. The SOS Desaparecidos Association has since said they suspect the case to be 'parental abduction'. Natalia, 28, and her son have been pictured on social media since, according to local reports.

Marc Francis Olbrechts. The 71-year-old, thought to be a Belgian national, disappeared on April 24. He was last seen in Adeje, southwest Tenerife, according to the SOS Desaparecidos Association, which issues appeals on the island., Local newspaper Canarian Weekly has reported that Marc's wife, 66-year-old Laura Gaston, was found floating off the coast of Tenerife near Arico by a fisherman. There was a bag over her head and she was missing one hand and both legs, according to reports. Three people were arrested following Laura's death, two in Belgium and one in Tenerife. 'Neighbours saw them leaving on foot for a yoga class in the village on Monday evening,' a friend of Laura's told Belgian newspaper 7sur7 in the days after they went missing. 'They looked happy, they were just enjoying their life on the island.'

Marek Siedlecki. The Polish national was reported missing on June 14 - three days before Jay Slater vanished. He was said to be heading towards Lanzarote, where he intended to fly back home. Polish media reports that Marek was sailing his boat Nautis and was last spotted in the water. 'After several phone calls with experienced sailors, we suspect that the electrics and steering have failed, as a result of which the yacht is drifting without the possibility of reaching any port,' Marek's son Przemysław told Polsat news.

Noelia Hernandez Martin. The 17-year-old girl was reported missing on January 23 from San Cristobal de La Laguna in northern Tenerife.

Marek J. Marek vanished from Vallerhermosa, a village in La Gomera, on June 8. The 51-year-old is around 180cm and 80kg - but officials have not disclosed where exactly he was last located.

Juan Cabrera Gonzalez. The 60-year-old was reported missing on January 13. He was last seen in La Oratava. He is described as having grey hair and brown eyes. Juan was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit with a white stripe and boots that had metal zips on.

Rayco Garcia Diaz. Rayco was reported missing on March 15 in Barranco Hondo-Candelaria, in Tenerife. He was said to be driving a silver Ford KA at the time. Police say the 44-year-old, who was wearing a black jacket and black trainers, is considered 'vulnerable'.

Ryan Cooney. The 28-year-old, from Ireland, vanished after he was allegedly attacked and robbed while holidaying in Tenerife last November. He was last seen at an apartment complex in Playa de las Americas on November 9, but the only trace of him was his passport. After several days of desperate appeals and his family flying to Tenerife, Ryan suddenly reappeared on November 13. His friend James Burke said: 'Words can't describe how I'm feeling right now. This is unreal, this doesn't happen. I'm so happy. Thank you so much to everyone, my best mate is found safe, he's coming home.'

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