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Two beaches in the south of Tenerife are closed due to the presence of faecal discharges
Two beaches in the south of Tenerife are closed due to the presence of faecal discharges

The Council has enforced temporary closures and raised red flags prohibiting swimming until more tests are done…

The Canary Islands Parliament unanimously agrees to regulate private holiday rentals
The Canary Islands Parliament unanimously agrees to regulate private holiday rentals

These properties are mainly concentrated in the municipalities where the cost of living is highest making it unaffordable for residents...

Thousands of Brits will have Gatwick flights cancelled this week
Thousands of Brits will have Gatwick flights cancelled this week

164 flights are being affected due to a lack of controllers at the airport because of a Covid outbreak…

The price of potatoes drops by 40% as British market reopens
The price of potatoes drops by 40% as British market reopens

Prices will continue to go down as the supply starts to increase again over the next few weeks…

The main beach of Playa Jardín is closed due to contamination levels
The main beach of Playa Jardín is closed due to contamination levels

The council have said it is forbidden to go into the water until new tests show that levels have returned to normal…

Motorbikes, bicycles, and large buses are restricted from accessing Teide until December
Motorbikes, bicycles, and large buses are restricted from accessing Teide until December

The Cabildo is investing over two million euros in new safety barriers for 17 kilometres of roads damaged by the forest fire…

From Humour to horror: Joe Cawley’s ‘Eyes of Glass’ is Tenerife’s must-read of the year!
From Humour to horror: Joe Cawley’s ‘Eyes of Glass’ is Tenerife’s must-read of the year!

The renowned Tenerife author has teamed up with Gemma Metcalfe to release a gripping new thriller…

The Canary Islands has the lowest debt per capita in all of Spain
The Canary Islands has the lowest debt per capita in all of Spain

The new BBVA Research report shows that people in Catalonia have the most debt of €10,981 per person…

Surge in ETF Popularity Continues: Insights, Trends, and Future Prospects
Surge in ETF Popularity Continues: Insights, Trends, and Future Prospects

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are steadily capturing a larger share of total fund volume across the globe, and the UK is no exception…

VIDEO: 30 years ago today Michael Jackson 'Thrilled' Tenerife
VIDEO: 30 years ago today Michael Jackson 'Thrilled' Tenerife

He performed his only concert in Europe as part of Santa Cruz's 500th Anniversary celebrations…

Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort reopens its doors after extensive renovation
Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort reopens its doors after extensive renovation

Located in Costa Adeje, the former Sheraton owned hotel is set to reopen on September 27th after a significant transformation…

Passengers discover woman 'sleeping' beside them on plane had died mid-flight
Passengers discover woman 'sleeping' beside them on plane had died mid-flight

It was only when they got ready to disembark the plane that passengers around her realised…

Hotel Riu Oliva Beach is recognized for promoting the Canary Islands internationally
Hotel Riu Oliva Beach is recognized for promoting the Canary Islands internationally

The hotel, built in the 1970s, is a landmark in the north of Fuerteventura and had 66,000 guests stay there last year…

San Bartolomé to invest 25 million euros in new Maspalomas Arena for 5,000 spectators
San Bartolomé to invest 25 million euros in new Maspalomas Arena for 5,000 spectators

It will become an architectural landmark in the area that can host national and international sports events and concerts…

VIDEO: Police detain wanted Slovakian fugitive in Costa Adeje
VIDEO: Police detain wanted Slovakian fugitive in Costa Adeje

He had been working discreetly as a waiter in a restaurant in Las Americas and faces 5 years in jail…

Cabildo makes it easier to get a free bus pass to encourage use of Public Transport
Cabildo makes it easier to get a free bus pass to encourage use of Public Transport

From October 1st you only need to do 10 trips a month (not 15) to get a free pass…

VIDEO: Violent drunk passenger causes havoc after being refused to board a plane
VIDEO: Violent drunk passenger causes havoc after being refused to board a plane

He was supposed to fly to Gran Canaria but smashed up a boarding gate and punched staff at Palma Airport…

A patera arrives in southern Tenerife carrying 19 sub-Saharan migrants
A patera arrives in southern Tenerife carrying 19 sub-Saharan migrants

The boat was escorted by Maritime Rescue to the port of Los Cristianos, where the occupants disembarked…

Beat the British! Turespaña's controversial message to the Germans
Beat the British! Turespaña's controversial message to the Germans

They have stirred things up by encouraging Germany to send more tourists to Spain because they have “higher purchasing power”

ETIAS won’t become operational in 2024, launch is delayed again
ETIAS won’t become operational in 2024, launch is delayed again

This means the need to get an entry permit and pay 7 euros to come to the Canary Islands isn’t happening yet…