legal matters

One of the most active burglars in the Canary Islands is finally caught
One of the most active burglars in the Canary Islands is finally caught

He has been arrested 13 times on 52 different charges but nothing could be proved… until now!

60-year-old woman dies at Sotavento Beach
60-year-old woman dies at Sotavento Beach

She was airlifted to the Morro Jable helipad but was confirmed dead on arrival…

Tiger mosquitoes are detected again in Tenerife
Tiger mosquitoes are detected again in Tenerife

They are smaller and darker than common mosquitoes and don’t make a buzzing sound…

British holidaymakers continue to boost tourism in the Canary Islands
British holidaymakers continue to boost tourism in the Canary Islands

The Islands have had 800,000 more visitors compared to 2023 up 12% through May, 40% are from the UK...

Government changes the Horizontal Property Law so that residents can veto holiday rentals
Government changes the Horizontal Property Law so that residents can veto holiday rentals

This change will allow communities of owners on residential complexes to allow holiday rentals or not…

Why should Tenerife implement more sustainable tourism practices?
Why should Tenerife implement more sustainable tourism practices?

Tenerife is working hard to become a ‘smart destination’ as holidaymakers are increasingly attracted to immersive experiences…

Celebrating International Bikini Day: The Spanish beach that pioneered the iconic swimwear
Celebrating International Bikini Day: The Spanish beach that pioneered the iconic swimwear

Bikinis were banned when tourism started and the Guardia Civil would fine people for wearing them!

Ryanair flight to Tenerife lands in Spain because of disruptive passenger
Ryanair flight to Tenerife lands in Spain because of disruptive passenger

Police and medical personnel boarded the plane as soon as it landed so that he could be removed from the flight…

Siam Park crowned best water park in the world for the 10th year running!
Siam Park crowned best water park in the world for the 10th year running!

The continuous recognition from TripAdvisor solidifies Siam Park’s status as a must-visit attraction…

Holidaymakers’ life saved at Costa Adeje beach in the south of Tenerife
Holidaymakers’ life saved at Costa Adeje beach in the south of Tenerife

Lifeguards rescued her from the water and started with CPR until paramedics arrived at the beach…

New protests in the Canaries: ‘This time we will take to the streets in tourist areas’
New protests in the Canaries: ‘This time we will take to the streets in tourist areas’

The organisers of the 20A demonstrations are organising new protests because “Nothing has changed”

Indefinite closure of another beach in Tenerife due to contamination
Indefinite closure of another beach in Tenerife due to contamination

Consumption of water may cause gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, as well as ear, eye, nasal, and skin infections…

EasyJet flight to Tenerife makes emergency landing at Gatwick
EasyJet flight to Tenerife makes emergency landing at Gatwick

The plane was over France when the 7700 emergency signal was activated due to hydraulic failure in the air…

Emergency landing in Tenerife due to electrical failure and smoke in the cabin
Emergency landing in Tenerife due to electrical failure and smoke in the cabin

The Air France flight was diverted and firefighters boarded the plane as soon as it landed…

Tenerife Cabildo to increase protection and regulation of Teno-Rasca marine zone
Tenerife Cabildo to increase protection and regulation of Teno-Rasca marine zone

It includes increased regulations for recreational activities including whale and dolphin tours and water sports…

Fuerteventura to have new direct flights from Dublin
Fuerteventura to have new direct flights from Dublin

Ireland is the fifth largest source market for the Island behind Germany, the UK, France and the Nordic countries…

Footballer David Silva's luxury hotel opens in the Canary Islands
Footballer David Silva's luxury hotel opens in the Canary Islands

The resort has infinity pools, amazing views, a spa, and a 7,000 square metre family-friendly beach club…

Stopping the Cuna del Alma project has affected roadworks across Adeje
Stopping the Cuna del Alma project has affected roadworks across Adeje

The halted works are part of a larger urban development project in the south of the island for fibre optic and wastepipes…

The best campsite in the Canary Islands re-opens for the summer
The best campsite in the Canary Islands re-opens for the summer

It has one of the most spectacular views and beaches in the archipelago…

Two young British girls found ‘abandoned’ in a rental car in Los Cristianos
Two young British girls found ‘abandoned’ in a rental car in Los Cristianos

Allegedly their father, also British, left them in the car while he went for a haircut. He initially denied having any relationship with them…