The sea surrounding the island has been rough on Saturday, with high waves hitting the coast of Tenerife. The three reported deaths occurred in different locations after people fell into the water.
On one occasion, ten people were swept away when a wave crashed into a pier in the town of Puerto de la Cruz. Nine of the people were rescued, but one woman died in the incident.
Earlier in the day, two deceased men were found in the water along beaches in the northern and southern parts of the island, respectively.
Around 15 people are being treated in hospital, local media report.
