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The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend
The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend

Here are the conditions to expect and the active weather warning in place from today…

Protest organisers urge Gran Canaria government to halt tourism expansion plans
Protest organisers urge Gran Canaria government to halt tourism expansion plans

They intend to build over 129,000 new tourist beds effectively doubling the current capacity of the island…

Record tourist numbers in the Canary Islands for June
Record tourist numbers in the Canary Islands for June

There was an 8.86% increase in tourist arrival numbers compared to June 2023…

Police arrest three men who robbed others at knifepoint after using a cash machine
Police arrest three men who robbed others at knifepoint after using a cash machine

The victims had just withdrawn money from an ATM when the trio followed them and threatened them with a knife…

Evicted campers face fines up to 6,000 euros each for violations in a protected area
Evicted campers face fines up to 6,000 euros each for violations in a protected area

They were camping illegally in tents, lighting fires and using motorbikes near Montaña Pelada in the south of Tenerife…

The Canary Islands v Australia: Online gambling laws
The Canary Islands v Australia: Online gambling laws

Discover how gambling laws can vary from country to country depending where you go holiday…

New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands
New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands

There are three volcanos and ‘beaches’ that may be linked to the original formation of the Canary Archipelago…

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…