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Santa Cruz records highest temperature in December for over 100 years with 28.6°C
Santa Cruz records highest temperature in December for over 100 years with 28.6°C

This beats the last highest temperature of 28.2°C set on Christmas Day in 2009…

Man rescued after attempting to swim to a cruise ship in Las Palmas port
Man rescued after attempting to swim to a cruise ship in Las Palmas port

Witnesses alerted the Port Police after spotting the man standing on a pontoon, preparing to jump into the water…

Canary Islands have record high migrant arrivals of 41,000 so far in 2024
Canary Islands have record high migrant arrivals of 41,000 so far in 2024

There has been a surge in the number of unaccompanied minors with 5,699 reaching the islands by small boat…

Tragic accident in Playa del Inglés: Woman fatally run over by pickup truck while sunbathing
Tragic accident in Playa del Inglés: Woman fatally run over by pickup truck while sunbathing

The driver of the truck, that was servicing kiosks on the beach, claims he didn’t realise he’d driven over her…

Everything you need to know about the new visitor registration system in all accommodation
Everything you need to know about the new visitor registration system in all accommodation

It applies to all hotels, hostels, apartments, villa, and holiday lets on digital platforms across Spain including the Canary Islands…

Guardia Civil detains five youths for theft and fraud in Costa Teguise
Guardia Civil detains five youths for theft and fraud in Costa Teguise

The investigation began following a report from a man who claimed his mobile phone and wallet were stolen while he was at a nightclub…

Record breaking November temperatures in the Canary Islands of 32°C
Record breaking November temperatures in the Canary Islands of 32°C

Traditionally known as one of the wettest months of the year, November turned out to be “exceptionally warm and dry”…

Casino Bonuses, Regulations, and Safety: A look at gambling in the Canary Islands
Casino Bonuses, Regulations, and Safety: A look at gambling in the Canary Islands

The online casino industry in the Canary Islands has witnessed significant growth, with more players than at conventional casinos…

This is the fastest growing municipality in the Canary Islands this century by population
This is the fastest growing municipality in the Canary Islands this century by population

In just over 20 years Adeje has tripled its registered population with tens of foreign residents moving to the area…

The Canary Islands added an extra 48,000 holiday homes in October
The Canary Islands added an extra 48,000 holiday homes in October

The surge in holiday rental properties continues despite calls for strict regulations to protect residents and the environment…

Hackers claim to have 560 GB of Spanish Tax Agency data demanding $38 million ransom
Hackers claim to have 560 GB of Spanish Tax Agency data demanding $38 million ransom

They say they will release the sensitive data if the payment is not made by December 31st…

New traveller registration law comes into effect on December 2nd in the Canary Islands
New traveller registration law comes into effect on December 2nd in the Canary Islands

The register will require providers of accommodation and car hire companies to give 18 pieces of information about clients…

Thousands unite for the Walk for Life in the South of Tenerife
Thousands unite for the Walk for Life in the South of Tenerife

Participants of all ages and nationality walked in unity for breast cancer…

Spain has Issued 780 Golden Visas so far in 2024
Spain has Issued 780 Golden Visas so far in 2024

Numbers are down compared to last year with the end of the Real Estate Investment route of obtaining one…

FIFA officially confirm Gran Canaria as a 2030 World Cup host venue
FIFA officially confirm Gran Canaria as a 2030 World Cup host venue

The stadium will host several group-stage matches and possibly a quarter final…

Adeje takes first steps to regulate holiday rental properties
Adeje takes first steps to regulate holiday rental properties

There are 4,800 licenced holiday rental properties in Adeje compared to 211 in 2011 greatly contributing to the housing crisis…

Permits to access hiking trails at Teide are now available
Permits to access hiking trails at Teide are now available

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to obtain one online…

Over 340,000 Canary Islands pensioners to benefit from 2025 pension increase
Over 340,000 Canary Islands pensioners to benefit from 2025 pension increase

The standard pension will go up to €1,481.35 a month and the maximum pension to around €3,300 a month…

Aromas de Asia: A culinary gem in the heart of Playa de las Americas
Aromas de Asia: A culinary gem in the heart of Playa de las Americas

Aromas de Asia has quickly established itself as a must-visit restaurant fusing Asian cuisine with the perfect ambience…

Two of the Canary Islands declare water emergency due to severe drought
Two of the Canary Islands declare water emergency due to severe drought

The decision was made so that emergency measures can be implemented to guarantee water supply in the short and long term…