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The decomposing remains of a sperm whale wash up in Costa Adeje
The decomposing remains of a sperm whale wash up in Costa Adeje

It would have been between 8 and 10 metres long with its tail hanging off thought to be the result of a ferry collision...

Air Europa announces more strikes causing more disruption for travellers
Air Europa announces more strikes causing more disruption for travellers

Another two weeks of pilot strikes start from tomorrow, Monday 19th June...

Temperatures will drop for the next few days in the Canary Islands
Temperatures will drop for the next few days in the Canary Islands

There has been intense heat after the few days of rain, but it will be a bit cloudier and cooler for the start of this week...

VIDEO: Passenger falls off air bridge trying to get to plane that he was late for
VIDEO: Passenger falls off air bridge trying to get to plane that he was late for

By the time he reached the departure gate the gangway had already been disconnected from the plane...

The tourism sector blames flight prices for the drop in holiday bookings
The tourism sector blames flight prices for the drop in holiday bookings

They warn that holidaymakers will choose cheaper destinations unless airlines do something soon...

A big day in the Canaries as new councils and mayors are sworn in across the islands
A big day in the Canaries as new councils and mayors are sworn in across the islands

Here is an overview of the changes in key areas after pacts and tripartite agreements between parties following the elections...

Uber will be allowed one license for every 30 taxis in Tenerife
Uber will be allowed one license for every 30 taxis in Tenerife

Uber will be able to run its Prestige service, employ a limited number of its own drivers, and work in collaboration with existing taxi drivers…

Is the end of mandatory masks in chemists and hospitals imminent?
Is the end of mandatory masks in chemists and hospitals imminent?

You still have to wear masks in these places in the Canary Islands, but a decision will be made at the end of this month either way…

Whale Wise Eco Tours becomes part of the WeWhale family
Whale Wise Eco Tours becomes part of the WeWhale family

Tenerife is the third location WeWhale are operating in now with clean energy and sustainable tours in Lanzarote and Gibraltar...

The EU addresses the top 7 myths about the ETIAS Travel Authorisation
The EU addresses the top 7 myths about the ETIAS Travel Authorisation

There are several myths circulating online about the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System, so here are the facts...

Summer is forecast to be quieter than expected as bookings have slowed right down
Summer is forecast to be quieter than expected as bookings have slowed right down

The accommodation associations hope that there will be a surge in last minute bookings as currently occupancy is only at 68%...

INVOLCAN are giving three talks in Adeje about the threat and danger of volcanoes
INVOLCAN are giving three talks in Adeje about the threat and danger of volcanoes

They will address different aspects of volcanoes, seismic activity, how to reduce risk, and what to do in the event of an eruption…

Air Baltic announces ten new routes from Gran Canaria this winter
Air Baltic announces ten new routes from Gran Canaria this winter

The Latvian airline will open a base on the island and run 17 flights a week to Baltic countries…

Police issue guidelines to help tourists avoid holiday rental scams
Police issue guidelines to help tourists avoid holiday rental scams

The National Police in Spain with Confianza Online and Airbnb are advising what to look out for when booking holiday accommodation…

How to apply for a bonfire permit for San Juan and San Pedro celebrations
How to apply for a bonfire permit for San Juan and San Pedro celebrations

Under Cabildo regulations, bonfires can only be lit in areas near the coast due to potential forest fire risks inlands and in the hills…

Ryanair booze ban: Duty-free bottles must be placed in the hold
Ryanair booze ban: Duty-free bottles must be placed in the hold

No pre-purchased alcohol is allowed in the cabin on flights to Tenerife because of disruptive passengers...

Uber starts operating today in the south of Tenerife
Uber starts operating today in the south of Tenerife

Tenerife is the only place in the Canaries that the APP based taxi service is available, including journeys to and from the south airport...

Four beaches in the Canary Islands get a 'black flag' for contamination and condition
Four beaches in the Canary Islands get a 'black flag' for contamination and condition

The latest report highlights that there could be more and the damage dog beaches are doing to the environment...

The new Siam Park will be built in Gran Canaria
The new Siam Park will be built in Gran Canaria

Loro Parque calculates that the delays have increased the cost of building the park and hotel from 100 to 160 million euros...

A merchant ship rescues 54 occupants of a small boat that was sinking in the Atlantic
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...