Microplastics have been found on every Canary Islands beach tested — even in protected areas
Many of these plastic particles are carrying chemical residues from everyday products, such as ingredients found in sun creams…
Six Canary Islands have new yellow alerts for dangerous seas and coastal conditions
Authorities are warning people to respect flags, respect closed bathing areas, and avoid reckless activities that put their lives at risk…
WEDNESDAY WEATHER: Strong winds but warm temperatures in the Canary Islands
Here is the island by island forecast for Wednesday 28th January 2026…
TUESDAY WEATHER: A cloudy start but warmer with light winds across the Canaries
Island by island forecast with temperatures reaching 24 degrees…
105 people arrested as huge Atlantic drug trafficking gang infiltrated
More than 10 tonnes of cocaine seized as investigators uncover multi-million-euro payments made to silence victims’ families…
Landmark agreement signed to make tourism in the Canary Islands environmentally friendly
The Canary Islands Government wants tourism to be an engine for environmental regeneration instead of a threat to it…
Clear or sunny skies and calmer seas across the Canary Islands this Monday
All weather warnings have been lifted. Here is the full forecast for each island…
3 dead and 16 injured in a black weekend on Canary Islands’ roads
The fatal incidents all happened in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, leaving several of the injured in a critical condition…
New DGT rules for electric scooters start this Monday
Here are the new legal requirements that most scooters will need to continue using public roads, and the fines for non-compliance…
Sharp drop in temperatures and strong winds forecast for the Canaries this Saturday
Here is the island by island forecasts for Saturday 24th January 2026…
The Canaries are an aging population: 150 people over the age of 64 for every 100 under 16
The situation is expected to worsen in the coming decade as for every three people retiring, only one new worker will join the labour force…
Yellow weather alerts issued across the Canaries for dangerous seas this weekend
Here are all the warnings and when they are active…
Scientific breakthrough could predict volcanic eruptions in the Canary Islands two days in advance
The research is based on the La Palma eruption, and was selected by the UN for global disaster prevention…
ATAN: Swimming in the Canary Islands is a health risk due to sewage discharges
They want a halt to further tourism expansion, an independent audit of 400 discharge points, and new residency rules to limit population growth…
Light rain expected across the north of the Canary Islands this Thursday
The south is forecast to be clearer with sunny spells but occasional showers are not ruled out…
Guardia Civil adds glovebox inspections to traffic stops and checkpoints
This is to ensure that drivers are complying with current regulations as follows…
TUESDAY WEATHER: Cloudier skies and light showers expected across the Canary Islands
Here is the island-by-island outlook for Tuesday 20th January 2026…
Rare Goblin Shark recorded alive for the first time in Canary Islands waters
This species is so rarely encountered that fewer than 250 specimens have ever been recorded worldwide…
Trends on the Islands: How are Canarians dating in 2026?
Dating on the islands remains a matter of working within constraints and adjusting personal goals to match reality…
Adults over 23 can claim up to €500 a month, even if living with parents
Few people know they qualify for this support, which is set to increase by more than 11% in 2026
