EXCLUSIVE: A reporter, who visited the wild nightlife area in the popular Playa de las Américas resort, was offered a sex act from a street worker before he even made it to Veronicas strip.

Tenerife’s darker side ... Rave Generation festival, he and his friends had been among the thousands of teenagers and young adults who walk along Veronica’s strip each night.

Tourists' experiences in Tenerife certainly seem to vary. One commenter noted: "There are a lot of scare stories kicking about but, to be honest, Veronica's is not that bad.

You got the kebab shop, you got Veronica's, Oasis - all closed right now." "And a lot of the people who are potentially going to rob you, or offer you like weed and stuff, they're working right ...

One man decided to visit one of the alleged "no-go" areas in Tenerife to see what it was really like. ... "I've walked past Veronica's all times of day and night by myself. Never felt unsafe once." ...

Veronica's strip, Tenerife (file) ( Image: ccveronica) Hikers make spine-chilling discovery after looking back at selfie from mountain trail.

Veronicas Strip is in the popular party resort of Playa de las Americas, Tenerife Before Jay went missing he spent time with convicted drug dealer Ayub Qassim, 31, and another mystery man.

Seb pointed out a hotspot for trouble in Tenerife, highlighting Playa de las Americas and the adjacent Veronica's strip. He advised: "Las Americas does seem to be the spot where it's all happening ...

A commenter stated: "There are a lot of scare stories kicking about but, to be honest, Veronica's is not that bad. Yes, there are a few dealers hanging around, but they don't bother you.