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Two main access roads to Teide are still closed due to snow
Two main access roads to Teide are still closed due to snow

They are completely covered with sheets of ice and more snow is forecast…

5,000 ‘cash’ cards to help spending in small businesses in Lanzarote
5,000 ‘cash’ cards to help spending in small businesses in Lanzarote

Each card will be worth 60 euros, but the consumer will only pay 30 euros for it, getting 30 euros free!

A man drowns off the beach of Cofete due to bad sea conditions
A man drowns off the beach of Cofete due to bad sea conditions

With yellow warnings and bad weather across the islands, caution is advised if going into the sea...

Canaries launch new digital campaign to encourage British and German tourists
Canaries launch new digital campaign to encourage British and German tourists

The aim is to attract visitors in the remaining months of winter and boost advance bookings for summer...

Covid update: 15 more deaths as cases and incidence rates drop again
Covid update: 15 more deaths as cases and incidence rates drop again

Tenerife now has the lowest 7-day incidence rate of just over 500 as the downward trend continues...

18 people missing at sea as inflatable boat sinks 80km from Lanzarote
18 people missing at sea as inflatable boat sinks 80km from Lanzarote

Maritime Rescue saved nine people at around 11pm last night, but no more survivors have been found…

Snow on Teide causes some access roads to be closed with -2.8 degrees last night
Snow on Teide causes some access roads to be closed with -2.8 degrees last night

There is more rain and snow forecast for the rest of the week with another drop in temperatures…

Large scale drug operation using fuel tankers is uncovered in the Canary Islands
Large scale drug operation using fuel tankers is uncovered in the Canary Islands

The shipment of 1,600 kilos of hashish was intercepted by the Guardia Civil when it tried to leave Fuerteventura…

Cabildo allocate over one million euros for animal welfare in Tenerife
Cabildo allocate over one million euros for animal welfare in Tenerife

This was announced yesterday by the president, Pedro Martín, and is for improvements to animal shelters...

EU agrees ‘no restriction’ travel around Europe using the Covid Certificate
EU agrees ‘no restriction’ travel around Europe using the Covid Certificate

This is for travel among the 27 member states with no extra tests or home isolation at your destination...

Covid update: 2,495 new cases and 14 more deaths in the islands today
Covid update: 2,495 new cases and 14 more deaths in the islands today

Incidence rates and daily cases are still following a downward trend, but hospital pressure is still very high risk…

National Police uncover gang issuing fake Covid Certificates and PCR test results
National Police uncover gang issuing fake Covid Certificates and PCR test results

They operated in anti-vax message groups on mobiles and face charges for fraud and crimes against public health…

National Geographic features La Gomera on the front cover as ‘hikers paradise’
National Geographic features La Gomera on the front cover as ‘hikers paradise’

The most respected travel magazine in the country features the island in an 18 page report highlighting its natural beauty...

Bar owner goes on TV and accuses police of lying about her breaking restrictions
Bar owner goes on TV and accuses police of lying about her breaking restrictions

According to official police reports, she broke capacity rules, closing hours, no masks, and dancing, three times in two nights...

Rain is forecast almost all week in the Canary Islands with more snow on Teide
Rain is forecast almost all week in the Canary Islands with more snow on Teide

Today will see some rain in most of the islands similar to yesterdays, with winds up to 27km/h...

Good news as travel restrictions to England relaxed for everyone
Good news as travel restrictions to England relaxed for everyone

All restrictions are being lifted for those fully vaccinated; only pre-departure test and Day 2 PCR with no isolation if not...

Can I get discharged from home isolation without seeing a doctor?
Can I get discharged from home isolation without seeing a doctor?

Yes you can. The Ministry of Health now has an automated system for people under the age of 45…

Covid update: Cases continue to drop but hospital pressure and deaths continue to increase
Covid update: Cases continue to drop but hospital pressure and deaths continue to increase

This month now has the highest death toll from Covid during the whole pandemic with 200 already dead so far…

TRAVEL NEWS: Covid tests to be axed in England for anyone fully vaccinated
TRAVEL NEWS: Covid tests to be axed in England for anyone fully vaccinated

Anyone not fully vaccinated must take a pre-departure test, two PCR tests, and self-isolate for 10 days…

Tenerife traffic problems are due to the number of cars on the island
Tenerife traffic problems are due to the number of cars on the island

In Tenerife there are 819 vehicles for every 1,000 people, which is more than triple the national average...