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New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government
New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government

You can apply now to get up to 900 euros a month from the government towards your rent. Here are all the details and criteria…

Drunk driver with expired licence clocked doing 150km/h in Tenerife
Drunk driver with expired licence clocked doing 150km/h in Tenerife

Police found there were two young children in the car not secured in properly…

Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July
Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July

The public are warned not to underestimate the effects of high temperatures…

Woman caught at Lanzarote Airport smuggling cocaine capsules
Woman caught at Lanzarote Airport smuggling cocaine capsules

They found 146 capsules weighing 1.64 kilograms in her carry-on luggage…

Top apps for travellers: combining convenience and entertainment in the Canary Islands
Top apps for travellers: combining convenience and entertainment in the Canary Islands

Technology makes travel easy these days. Here’s some top apps that you can use to get the most from your holiday…

21-year-old man rescued from drowning at a south Tenerife beach
21-year-old man rescued from drowning at a south Tenerife beach

He had to be airlifted to hospital from the beach in Costa Adeje…

Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands
Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands

Weather warnings are in place as dangerous seas and strong winds are expected…

Renovation plans for Maspalomas Golf Course include a new hotel and 19 villas
Renovation plans for Maspalomas Golf Course include a new hotel and 19 villas

The whole area will benefit with new roads, pavements, lighting, and a higher quality luxurious destination…

Why Play Online Casino Games During Your Canary Islands Visit
Why Play Online Casino Games During Your Canary Islands Visit

You can enjoy gaming anytime and anywhere with a wide range of games, feeling safe that your personal data is protected…

Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?
Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?

The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) and local police offer clear guidelines…

Yoga Centre closed and fined €15,000 for operating as tourist accommodation without licence
Yoga Centre closed and fined €15,000 for operating as tourist accommodation without licence

The Ministry of Tourism will also impose an additional tourism-related fine, as they have full regulatory authority over such activities…

Two 21-year-olds holidaymakers injured in quad bike accident in Tenerife
Two 21-year-olds holidaymakers injured in quad bike accident in Tenerife

They fell 15 metres down a slope in Cho Pancho near Vilaflor…

Huge fire sends thick black smoke across TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife
Huge fire sends thick black smoke across TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife

It broke out at a scrapyard in Las Chafiras but the smoke is affecting visibility for drivers…

Planning a holiday in the Canary Islands: Best time to visit, cost, and top places to go
Planning a holiday in the Canary Islands: Best time to visit, cost, and top places to go

This article will help you plan the perfect holiday to the perfect spot…

The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event
The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event

Lou Ferrigno, will take part in the Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival later this year…

Three friends accused in the murder of Belgian woman in Costa Adeje
Three friends accused in the murder of Belgian woman in Costa Adeje

They are all well-known residents in the village of Callao Salvaje as one is restaurant owner and another is a handyman…

The influence of Spanish Colonialism on Canary Island superstitions
The influence of Spanish Colonialism on Canary Island superstitions

Here is an insight into some of the myths and beliefs that have shaped the Canary Islands…

Jet2 make thousands of Free Child Places available to encourage more families to book holidays
Jet2 make thousands of Free Child Places available to encourage more families to book holidays

They are aiming to become the leading tour operator for families with more offers for children…

Police issue 25 sanctions for illegal camping in protected area of Southern Tenerife
Police issue 25 sanctions for illegal camping in protected area of Southern Tenerife

They were camping, making fires, and leaving rubbish strewn over the protected area…

Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors
Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors

Currently, over 5,600 migrant minors are housed in more than 80 facilities across the islands, but more space is needed…