legal matters

The new draft law on holiday lets reaches Parliament, the last step for its approval
The new draft law on holiday lets reaches Parliament, the last step for its approval

Here are the key revisions to the law and how it may affect you or your rental property…

9,757 deaths recorded in 2024 of people crossing to the Canary Islands in small boats
9,757 deaths recorded in 2024 of people crossing to the Canary Islands in small boats

This equates to 28 people losing their lives every day. Among the victims were 421 women and 1,538 children or teenagers…

Iberostar Las Dalias hotel in Costa Adeje is sold to investment company
Iberostar Las Dalias hotel in Costa Adeje is sold to investment company

This is a strategic move to expand the investment companies’ portfolio in the Canary Islands…

Young woman kidnapped in Madrid. Demands made for cash, jewellery, and a Rolex
Young woman kidnapped in Madrid. Demands made for cash, jewellery, and a Rolex

She was ambushed by three people with a gun posing as plain clothes police officers…

Where to invest your free time and money?
Where to invest your free time and money?

The question ‘where to invest time and money’ is relevant for those who are trying to be productive and achieve long-term goals…

La Esperanza access road to Teide reopened after ice and rocks manually cleared
La Esperanza access road to Teide reopened after ice and rocks manually cleared

Teams from the Cabildo’s Roads Department have been working tirelessly over the last four days to remove obstacles from the roads…

Snow and sun in Tenerife amid a Christmas featuring Spain's highest temperatures
Snow and sun in Tenerife amid a Christmas featuring Spain's highest temperatures

Christmas Day showed the diverse weather you can have in the Canary Islands with hail, rain, snow, and 26°C sunshine!

Exploring Canary Island nightlife entertainment
Exploring Canary Island nightlife entertainment

Each island has its own unique after-dark allure whether you crave a quiet evening sipping cocktails by the ocean or an unforgettable night out…

Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery
Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery

Both turtles have been treated at the Wildlife Recovery Centre of Tafira after sustaining injuries along the coast…

Boxing Day weather: Haze, rain, cooler temperatures, and some storms
Boxing Day weather: Haze, rain, cooler temperatures, and some storms

Thursday promises to be a day of contrasts in the Canary Islands, with heavier rain in the north of the islands and at altitude…

Child hospitalised after drowning incident at a south Tenerife beach
Child hospitalised after drowning incident at a south Tenerife beach

Lifeguards rescued him from the water on Christmas Day and gave him CPR until medics arrived…

Six migrant boats arrive in the Canary Islands on Christmas Day
Six migrant boats arrive in the Canary Islands on Christmas Day

324 people, including 12 children, were intercepted by Maritime Rescue in Canaries waters…

Canary Islands hotels end the year with record guest numbers and room prices
Canary Islands hotels end the year with record guest numbers and room prices

Despite competition from alternative accommodation options, hotels have surpassed their performance in 2023....

Sports betting: How to minimise risk and maximise profit?
Sports betting: How to minimise risk and maximise profit?

Here are the main methods that will help you reduce the likelihood of losing and achieve stable results…

OFFICIAL: Free public transport in the Canary Islands from 1st January 2025
OFFICIAL: Free public transport in the Canary Islands from 1st January 2025

Here are all the details of eligibility and the application process so you can travel around the islands for free…

Exciting events for tourists in the Canary Islands in 2025
Exciting events for tourists in the Canary Islands in 2025

Whether you’re looking for an adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, the Canary Islands promise unforgettable experiences…

Intense Calima to affect visibility across the Canary Islands over Christmas
Intense Calima to affect visibility across the Canary Islands over Christmas

The haze is expected to intensify from today as the DANA leaves the islands to the west…

New law on holiday rentals is approved by the Consultive Council
New law on holiday rentals is approved by the Consultive Council

However, they have raised several objections and have criticised it for failing to address tourism saturation…

Twelve people charged for illegal camping in a protected area of Costa Adeje
Twelve people charged for illegal camping in a protected area of Costa Adeje

The police also received complaints for illegal shellfish fishing conducted without the necessary licence…

Access roads to Teide National Park are reopened
Access roads to Teide National Park are reopened

They were closed due to icy conditions and rockfalls making it hazardous for drivers…