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More rain forecast in the Canary Islands for this Monday
More rain forecast in the Canary Islands for this Monday

Good news as all weather warnings have been lifted as the DANA has moved away from the islands…

VIDEO: La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano steams due to the rain
VIDEO: La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano steams due to the rain

The slopes are still hot from the eruption that ended 15 months ago as you can see from the steam in the video…

The Canary Islands have had more rain in one day than the entire winter season
The Canary Islands have had more rain in one day than the entire winter season

Yellow weather warnings and alerts are still in place and more rain is forecast throughout Sunday…

VIDEO: Tenerife experiences "hail like popcorn" as temperatures drop
VIDEO: Tenerife experiences "hail like popcorn" as temperatures drop

Videos of floods, rain, ice, and hail are appearing all over social media as the DANA hits the Canary Islands…

These are the active yellow and orange warnings for storms, rain and wind this weekend
These are the active yellow and orange warnings for storms, rain and wind this weekend

Many recreational activities and outdoor events have been cancelled by local councils so here are the details for the areas that affect you…

Orange alert for heavy rain this Saturday in the Canary Islands
Orange alert for heavy rain this Saturday in the Canary Islands

According to AEMET there will be more snow at altitude, storms and possibly hail inland, plus strong showers on the coast…

Yellow weather warnings are activated across the Canary Islands for storms, rain and wind
Yellow weather warnings are activated across the Canary Islands for storms, rain and wind

The incoming DANA will affect all of the islands from Saturday with force 7 winds and storms…

The Canary Islands will finally address laws for tourist municipalities after almost 30 years
The Canary Islands will finally address laws for tourist municipalities after almost 30 years

This is a longstanding issue first addressed in 1995 but never completed leaving outdated tourism regulations in place for 28 years…

It is hoped that a DANA will bring significant rainfall to the Canaries over Easter
It is hoped that a DANA will bring significant rainfall to the Canaries over Easter

If the isolated high-level depression comes it will bring a change in the weather which is needed to combat the pre-alert for forest fires…

Pre-alert activated for forest fires in five of the Canary Islands
Pre-alert activated for forest fires in five of the Canary Islands

This is very unusual for this time of year and is a reflection on the dry and hot weather we have been experiencing which is not forecast to change…

The EU wants to make it easier for foreigners to work in EU countries
The EU wants to make it easier for foreigners to work in EU countries

This includes opening the door for Brits to come and work in Spain and the Canary Islands to combat staff shortages…

Canary Islands Government declares fourth pre-alert for Calima this year
Canary Islands Government declares fourth pre-alert for Calima this year

Temperatures are touching 30 degrees in the islands and the hot Saharan wind has a lot to do with that…

The Canary Islands has the highest divorce rate in Spain
The Canary Islands has the highest divorce rate in Spain

The archipelago had more divorces, separations, and annulments than anywhere else in the country…

Winner of Friday’s €130 million Euromillions jackpot is in Spain
Winner of Friday’s €130 million Euromillions jackpot is in Spain

One lucky person holds the single winning ticket from last night's draw and another wins El Millon…

The heat returns to the Canary Islands with temperatures up to 30°C
The heat returns to the Canary Islands with temperatures up to 30°C

Here is today's weather forecast for each of the islands…

This winter is the first with no snow on Teide for 108 years
This winter is the first with no snow on Teide for 108 years

On average, it was 2.5 degrees warmer than usual, with January and February classified as “extremely warm”

A change in Spanish driving licences that could affect all drivers
A change in Spanish driving licences that could affect all drivers

There is a proposed change in category B licences, the most common ones held in Spain…

Canary Islands takes first steps to limit the number of holiday homes
Canary Islands takes first steps to limit the number of holiday homes

A new law will restrict the construction of new buildings solely for holiday home use and there will be new legislation to get a rental licence…

Spain is the top holiday hotspot for Brits with the Canary Islands leading the way
Spain is the top holiday hotspot for Brits with the Canary Islands leading the way

Tourism figures for 2023 show that Spain had more than 18% of all British holidaymakers last year…

AEMET forecasts rain in the south of the Canary Islands this Monday
AEMET forecasts rain in the south of the Canary Islands this Monday

Temperature changes will be minimal with a slight decrease expected to 23 degrees Celsius…