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National Geographic names their top 3 beaches in the Canary Islands
National Geographic names their top 3 beaches in the Canary Islands

These are the beaches they class as extraordinary for a number of reasons, such as breathtaking sunsets and awe-inspiring views...

Weather warnings are increased to red alert in Gran Canaria and orange in Tenerife
Weather warnings are increased to red alert in Gran Canaria and orange in Tenerife

The government has activated the Plan of Preventive Actions due to the Effects of Excess Temperatures in different islands…

HEATWAVE: AEMET activate weather warnings for extreme temperatures
HEATWAVE: AEMET activate weather warnings for extreme temperatures

Temperatures could reach 40°C in parts of the Canary Islands over the next few days with a light haze as well...

Leaving your property empty this summer? Deter thieves with the doormat trick
Leaving your property empty this summer? Deter thieves with the doormat trick

The police are giving advice on things to do to prevent thieves from targeting your apartment or home while no one is in it...

Masks will no longer have to be worn in hospitals and chemists
Masks will no longer have to be worn in hospitals and chemists

The Interterritorial Council have finally agreed to drop mandatory use, but there is no confirmed date as yet...

The Canary Islands new billboard in Manchester with a play on words
The Canary Islands new billboard in Manchester with a play on words

It indirectly congratulates Manchester City for winning the Champions League reading: "Our blue skies are also the best in Europe"

The Blue Flags are proudly displayed on 60 beaches in the Canary Islands
The Blue Flags are proudly displayed on 60 beaches in the Canary Islands

These are the beaches recognized for their quality that received the flag on Monday after the winners were announced in May...

AEMET predicts one of the hottest summers on record in the Canary Islands
AEMET predicts one of the hottest summers on record in the Canary Islands

They have also reported that this spring was the driest for more than 60 years...

Temperatures will drop for the next few days in the Canary Islands
Temperatures will drop for the next few days in the Canary Islands

There has been intense heat after the few days of rain, but it will be a bit cloudier and cooler for the start of this week...

VIDEO: Passenger falls off air bridge trying to get to plane that he was late for
VIDEO: Passenger falls off air bridge trying to get to plane that he was late for

By the time he reached the departure gate the gangway had already been disconnected from the plane...

A big day in the Canaries as new councils and mayors are sworn in across the islands
A big day in the Canaries as new councils and mayors are sworn in across the islands

Here is an overview of the changes in key areas after pacts and tripartite agreements between parties following the elections...

Is the end of mandatory masks in chemists and hospitals imminent?
Is the end of mandatory masks in chemists and hospitals imminent?

You still have to wear masks in these places in the Canary Islands, but a decision will be made at the end of this month either way…

Police issue guidelines to help tourists avoid holiday rental scams
Police issue guidelines to help tourists avoid holiday rental scams

The National Police in Spain with Confianza Online and Airbnb are advising what to look out for when booking holiday accommodation…

Four beaches in the Canary Islands get a 'black flag' for contamination and condition
Four beaches in the Canary Islands get a 'black flag' for contamination and condition

The latest report highlights that there could be more and the damage dog beaches are doing to the environment...

More marriages fail in the Canary Islands than anywhere else in Spain
More marriages fail in the Canary Islands than anywhere else in Spain

The Canaries has the highest rate of separations, divorces, and marriage annulments...

VIDEO: More than 120 immigrants have arrived in boats to Tenerife and Gran Canaria
VIDEO: More than 120 immigrants have arrived in boats to Tenerife and Gran Canaria

They were met at the Los Cristianos port and the Arguineguín dock by the Red Cross and medical personnel…

Alerts are deactivated as Storm Oscar passes the archipelago
Alerts are deactivated as Storm Oscar passes the archipelago

The weather has started to return to normal for the time of year with clearer skies and temperatures in the high 20s...

Storm Oscar hits the south of Tenerife with flights cancelled and delayed
Storm Oscar hits the south of Tenerife with flights cancelled and delayed

Heavy rain, strong winds, and low visibility are causing problems at the islands airports...

Storm Oscar leaves its mark in La Palma and the north of Tenerife
Storm Oscar leaves its mark in La Palma and the north of Tenerife

The highest accumulated rainfall and the strongest gusts of wind in Spain were recorded in the two islands...

FAKE NEWS: Schools are not closed because of Storm Oscar
FAKE NEWS: Schools are not closed because of Storm Oscar

A fake statement from the Ministry of Education has been doing the rounds on WhatsApp...