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Rain set to return to the Canary Islands this week with a drop in temperatures
Rain set to return to the Canary Islands this week with a drop in temperatures

After weeks of unseasonably high temperatures, the islands are set to experience a shift in weather. See forecast here…

Passenger ferry spots boat with 40 people onboard heading to Los Cristianos
Passenger ferry spots boat with 40 people onboard heading to Los Cristianos

Maritime Rescue intercepted and escorted the boat safely to the port in the south of Tenerife…

Police report an increase in thefts from hotel safes in the south of Tenerife
Police report an increase in thefts from hotel safes in the south of Tenerife

One guest reported that a €45,000 watch had been stolen, and another €3,000 and all his clothes…

Burned pines to be removed from Teide National Park to restore ecological balance
Burned pines to be removed from Teide National Park to restore ecological balance

The 2023 forest fire destroyed approximately 1,235 hectares land, primarily Canarian pine forests and summit scrublands…

From Sunsets to Nightlife: How to Enjoy the High Life in Spain
From Sunsets to Nightlife: How to Enjoy the High Life in Spain

Whether on the sunny shores of the Canary Islands or in the bustling streets of Barcelona, there are countless ways to enjoy the high life in Spain…

Homeless man arrested in Las Americas for attempted murder
Homeless man arrested in Las Americas for attempted murder

He tried to set fire to someone’s car with them in it because they wouldn’t let him sleep in it…

Ryanair to stop allowing printed boarding passes by May 2025
Ryanair to stop allowing printed boarding passes by May 2025

O’Leary said that passengers without smartphones can ask someone else to lend them a device to access their boarding pass…

Deadly shipwreck off El Hierro: Boat split in half during rescue, 54 still missing
Deadly shipwreck off El Hierro: Boat split in half during rescue, 54 still missing

The vessel capsized as its occupants shifted to one side of the boat in a desperate attempt to reach safety…

Masca Valley trail closed due to landslide
Masca Valley trail closed due to landslide

The Cabildo have confirmed it has been closed for safety reasons and that a clean-up operation is under way…

Jet2 announces summer 2026 holiday program early due to high demand
Jet2 announces summer 2026 holiday program early due to high demand

It includes a wide range of flights and holiday options to 35 sun-soaked and city destinations…

Woman in serious condition after near drowning in Caleta de Fuste
Woman in serious condition after near drowning in Caleta de Fuste

A nearby doctor gave crucial initial assistance until the emergency services arrived…

One lucky ticket holder in Spain wins 162 million Euromillions jackpot
One lucky ticket holder in Spain wins 162 million Euromillions jackpot

It is the second-largest prize ever awarded by Euromillions in Spain after the 190 million in Gran Canaria in 2017...

Cargo ship intercepted with 4,000 kilos of cocaine northeast of the Canary Islands
Cargo ship intercepted with 4,000 kilos of cocaine northeast of the Canary Islands

It has a street value of 400 million euros and has been taken along with the arrested crew to Lanzarote…

New map shows the number of registered holiday homes in the Canary Islands
New map shows the number of registered holiday homes in the Canary Islands

Controversy surrounds holiday rental boom with up to 50 units in a single building in some places…

Canary Green leads successful beach clean-up at La Caleta in Costa Adeje
Canary Green leads successful beach clean-up at La Caleta in Costa Adeje

40 volunteers joined in and collected a huge amount of microplastics and larger debris left on the coastline…

How to Perform Umrah on Budget? Tips From a Travel Agent
How to Perform Umrah on Budget? Tips From a Travel Agent

People from all over the world travel to the holiest sites on Earth to perform Umrah and attain closeness to Allah…

Tenerife flight diverted due to ‘disruptive’ passenger and failed landing attempts
Tenerife flight diverted due to ‘disruptive’ passenger and failed landing attempts

Police were waiting for the plane to land in Tenerife but shear winds meant it was diverted to Gran Canaria…

Roadworks in Las Chafiras rescheduled to avoid disruptions over Christmas
Roadworks in Las Chafiras rescheduled to avoid disruptions over Christmas

The work slowed down due to having to move a medium-voltage power line that affected a nearby residential area…

Two Irish men face prison in Tenerife for selling Ketamine
Two Irish men face prison in Tenerife for selling Ketamine

The amount of their fine has surprised many involved in the case…

Up to 34°C, haze at altitude and strong gusts of wind this Friday in the Canary Islands
Up to 34°C, haze at altitude and strong gusts of wind this Friday in the Canary Islands

Five islands are still under pre-alert and the public are advised to be cautious due to potentially dangerous sea conditions…