Fines up to 6,000 euros for parking illegally in protected areas
The Cabildo’s Department of the Environment are issuing the sanctions...
7/20/23, 7:54 AM
KFC opens their first restaurant in Fuerteventura
They now have 11 restaurants in the Canary Islands in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife and now Fuerteventura...
7/4/23, 9:52 AM
51 people killed as boat sinks trying to get to the Canary Islands
Among the fatalities there are eleven women and three children who were adrift for eight days...
7/2/23, 7:46 AM
The smoke cloud from wildfires in Canada will pass over the Canary Islands this Thursday
It is being carried by the jet stream across the Atlantic at speeds of up to 600km/h...
6/28/23, 7:28 AM
VIDEO: Fast ferry crashes into the dock in the Canary Islands
The captain completely misjudged what is usually a routine process causing a leak onboard...
6/25/23, 3:36 PM
A merchant ship rescues 54 occupants of a small boat that was sinking in the Atlantic
The 49 men, four women, and one child, were eventually taken to Fuerteventura safely by Maritime Rescue...
6/14/23, 8:54 AM
Dead body of British tourist is found in sand dunes of Corralejo Natural Park
She was last seen leaving her hotel on Wednesday morning...
6/11/23, 7:34 AM
WARNING: Beach closed after unusual algae is detected on the shore
The Council are asking the public to avoid the beach and take extreme precautions until it is analysed...
5/26/23, 9:44 AM
Green light given for major renovation of iconic seafront resort in Corralejo
The Oliva Beach hotel will be completely modernised thanks to authorisation from the Government...
5/26/23, 8:44 AM
A man is arrested for setting fire to 27 vehicles including a police van
He claims that he did it in retaliation or to ‘settle scores’ in Fuerteventura...
5/20/23, 7:26 AM
20,000 euro reward to find windsurfing doctor who disappeared in the Canary Islands
He has been missing for over a week now and an intense search still hasn’t found him…
5/17/23, 2:07 PM
VIDEO: The Guardia Civil seize more than 1,000 counterfeit items from a market
Three people were arrested counterfeit items of various brands with a retail value of more than 105,000 euros were seized...
5/9/23, 9:37 AM
Health and Safety close the kitchens at a TUI hotel for hygiene issues
They have a ‘rectification period’ to reverse the situation and prevent this becoming permanent...
5/3/23, 8:05 AM
Three thugs who violently assaulted a British couple in their 70s are arrested
They attacked the elderly tourists from behind, stole their credit cards and spent over 3,000 euros on them…
5/2/23, 4:28 PM
Female tourist saved from drowning in a hotel swimming pool
Lifeguards rescued her from the water and an SUC nurse gave instructions over the phone...
4/17/23, 6:52 PM
The wheels fall off the Corralejo Ferris wheel
There has been no interest or qualifying applications from potential investors in the new tourist attraction…
4/17/23, 12:32 PM
Two dead in hotel room: Husband murdered his wife before committing suicide
There are now more details of the investigation including the couple’s names, who found them, and the state of the crime scene...
4/16/23, 12:38 PM
GUARDIA CIVIL: Two people found dead in a hotel room
The police have released more information regarding the two people found dead and have opened an investigation...
4/14/23, 2:50 PM
An Irish tourist is rescued from drowning off Playa Blanca beach
The woman was dragged under by the strong current and was saved by a member of the public...
4/11/23, 6:55 AM
Ryanair ban drunk passenger who downed a bottle of vodka before flight
He was travelling from Fuerteventura to Liverpool and argued with his wife in front of their three children on the plane...
4/1/23, 3:05 PM