THREE STRIKING ELEMENTS ABOUT AIRBNB WHERE MISSING JAY SLATER STAYED

The rental property where missing Jay Slater stayed before he vanished has been the focal point in the search for him. The secluded Airbnb called Casa Abuela Tina is located just outside the village of Masca, in north west Tenerife.

Apprentice bricklayer Jay is understood to have stayed there before he disappeared on the Spanish island. The 19-year-old has been missing since the morning of Monday, June 17.

It is believed Jay had gone to the rental property with two other British men he met at the NRG music festival he had been at. The owner of the accommodation was the last person confirmed to have seen him.

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She recalled seeing Jay as he walked away after asking about bus times. He had intended to make his way back to the south of the island, where he had been staying with friends.

But is is said that he missed the bus and decided to make the journey on foot - thought to be an 11-hour trek, Mirror reports. Jay - from Lancashire - contacted a friend to tell her he needed a drink and only had one per cent battery on his phone on Monday morning.

His phone died shortly after and he has not been heard from since. Here are three notable factors about the Airbnb accommodation.

Remote location

The holiday cottage is nestled halfway up a mountain just outside of Masca. It is about an hour's drive from the popular resort of Los Cristianos - where Jay and his friends had booked an apartment.

With just one road leading in and out of the area, getting to the property is not an easy task. It seems only a handful of tourists venture off the beaten path to visit the village, most of whom go on pre-booked tours.

There are two restaurants within a reasonable walking distance and a single bus stop with services running between every 60 and 90 minutes - but only to Santiago del Teide and Lomo de Masca. For those on foot, there are few footpaths or signed routes in the surrounding area.

Challenging terrain

Navigating the area is incredibly difficult if you are unfamiliar with the surroundings. The roads are very steep, narrow and winding.

A 15-minute downhill journey will get you into Masca but venturing any further would require some form of road transport; whether that be via car, taxi or bus. Jay is said to have left the rental and trekked uphill, heading further north of Tenerife.

The next significant village one would come across is Las Portelas, a journey which takes approximately two hours on foot, involving mountain hikes and navigating challenging roads and paths.

Limited accommodation

The rental is not in a bustling resort filled with hotels, apartments, shops and eateries. Instead, it is discreetly tucked away by the side of a road - so inconspicuous you could easily miss it.

With stunning views of the rolling landscape, the accommodation would be perfect for families or those who have rented a car and are familiar with navigating the island. There are only three other hotels within a 7km radius of Masca - which is the area search teams are currently combing for clues on Jay's whereabouts.

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