legal matters

Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?
Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?

There are concerns that banning smoking on all bar and restaurant terraces and by pools will drive tourists to other destinations…

Is it worth registering a company in England?
Is it worth registering a company in England?

A virtual office can give you a prestigious business address, mail handling services, and other administrative support…

Residents of Arafo have had highly contaminated tap water for almost two weeks
Residents of Arafo have had highly contaminated tap water for almost two weeks

Affected areas have access to clean water from tanker trucks whilst the problem is being resolved…

Two-year-old child rescued from drowning at a natural pool in Tenerife
Two-year-old child rescued from drowning at a natural pool in Tenerife

Lifeguards rescued him from the water and gave CPR until paramedics arrived…

CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation

This is just one key point of new regulations that include automatic expiration of rental licence if property is sold…

Pupils from a school in the south of Tenerife enter Guinness World Records
Pupils from a school in the south of Tenerife enter Guinness World Records

Their P.E. teacher led the way as they attempted to set the record for the most people keeping balloons in the air for a minute…

The potential pros and cons of travelling abroad on a train
The potential pros and cons of travelling abroad on a train

Trains are an underrated mode of transport that soon to be introduced in Tenerife and Gran Canaria…

New golf course in Adeje will use the same amount of water as 16,400 people
New golf course in Adeje will use the same amount of water as 16,400 people

A new project in Hoya Grande is being signed off with the golf course, hotels, and villas on a plot exceeding one million square metres…

Police uncover yoga centre as a front for an illegal hostel
Police uncover yoga centre as a front for an illegal hostel

It was operating with no licences, no permission, and staff didn’t have work contracts…

Guardia Civil issue 11 fines to jet ski companies in the south of Tenerife
Guardia Civil issue 11 fines to jet ski companies in the south of Tenerife

Inspections have been carried out to ensure maximum safety for holidaymakers when renting them…

€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved
€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved

The council have approved work on the Hotel Los Gorriones, a beach club, and a new sports and leisure area…

Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands
Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands

The 46-year-old Hungarian was reported missing on July 16th…

National Geographic declares La Gomera the most magical island in the Canaries
National Geographic declares La Gomera the most magical island in the Canaries

The island offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of crowded tourist destinations…

New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

This new state of the art passenger only ferry has increased daily trips between the two islands to twelve…

How to start a travel blog to share your adventures in the Canary Islands
How to start a travel blog to share your adventures in the Canary Islands

This article will help capture your experiences in a way that excites and engages others…

Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster
Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster

Some reports suggest that up to 165 people may still be missing as the exact number is still unknown…

VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands

Video shows it being rescued by a boat before it sank…

217 campers evacuated in Tenerife due to risk of wildfire
217 campers evacuated in Tenerife due to risk of wildfire

The Cabildo has activated Level 2 fire prevention measures until next Monday with the following measures…

Emergency alert for extreme heat of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Gran Canaria
Emergency alert for extreme heat of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Gran Canaria

Temperatures are forecast to reach 38°C (100 degrees Fahrenheit) with a haze. More info here…

‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date
‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date

The comet is currently travelling through the inner solar system, and is expected to reach its closest point to Earth in Autumn…