€1 tourist tax proposed to fight poverty in the Canary Islands
A family support organisation says the proposed charge could raise an estimated €180 million a year to fund childcare, meals and support for struggling families.
Plans to limit peak-season flight prices in the Canary Islands
A draft transport strategy proposes temporary fare limits during Christmas and summer, alongside closer checks on the 75% resident discount.
The Rise of Pedri: The Canary Island Magician
The boy from Tenerife has shone on the world stage since he pulled on a Spain shirt…
Heavy rain and thunderstorms still forecast in the Canary Islands today
Tenerife and Gran Canaria could see locally heavy showers and storms, while lighter rain is expected in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura…
Spain approves 21 new housing measures affecting renters, landlords and holiday lets
The package includes interest-free loans of up to €50,000 for first-home buyers alongside changes to rents, tax incentives, and tourist rentals…
Weather Warnings activated in Tenerife and Gran Canaria for heavy rain and thunderstorms
The two islands face potentially intense downpours this afternoon as increasingly unstable conditions move across the archipelago…
Calls grow to restrict foreign property buyers in the Canary Islands
Pressure is mounting for stronger intervention in the housing market following weekend demonstrations across the archipelago.
Forecasters warn of possible thunderstorms on Monday
Increasing atmospheric instability could bring storms and showers to several islands as conditions change tomorrow afternoon…
Two bank holiday weekends are coming up in the Canary Islands
Two public holidays will give workers and families extra time off during October and early November as follows…
HOUSING PROTESTS TAKE TO THE STREETS IN FOUR CANARY ISLANDS
Demonstrations are taking place across the islands this weekend following the rejection of two housing decrees in the Spanish Congress…
Calima and sunshine return to the Canary Islands this weekend
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will see the most noticeable Saharan dust today while temperatures climb above 30°C in parts of Gran Canaria…
FRIDAY WEATHER: Strong winds and rougher seas in the Canary Islands today
Gusts could exceed 70km/h in exposed areas with 2.5 metres waves but temperatures will still approach 30°C in places…
Landlords in the Canary Islands face paying a year's rent if they don't renew tenancies
New rental rules taking effect on 2nd October introduce longer automatic extensions and compensation when landlords choose to end qualifying contracts…
THURSDAY WEATHER: A cooler day with showers forecast across parts of the Canary Islands
The remnants of an Atlantic front will bring more cloud, some rain and fresher conditions today…
WEDNESDAY WEATHER: More cloud but temperatures still approach 30°C across the Canaries
Wednesday will remain warm across the islands, with increasing cloud and some lingering haze but no weather warnings currently in force…
New €600,000 TUI advertising campaign targets UK holidaymakers
The two-year campaign will target key European markets as tourism officials respond to signs that household holiday budgets are under pressure.
Sunshine and 30°C temperatures return across the Canary Islands
Tuesday will see clear skies and warmer conditions, although light calima will remain at altitude and isolated showers are possible inland…
Heat alert ends as cloud and rain showers are forecast in the Canary Islands
Sunday's forecast still shows temperatures of 30°C in some areas with light showers and a chance of thunderstorms…
Body of missing Tenerife diver found in underwater cave
The young spearfisherman was discovered at a depth of around 40 metres following an extensive two-day search by land, sea and air…
WEEKEND WEATHER: Still hot with light haze and strong winds after a wet Friday
The intense September heat has not disappeared completely and temperatures will remain above 30°C across many areas…
