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Death of British tourist found in Puerto Rico apartment confirmed as accidental
Death of British tourist found in Puerto Rico apartment confirmed as accidental

The autopsy report confirms that the holidaymaker from Northern Ireland died from a seizure…

Tourists go home! Who is really to blame?
Tourists go home! Who is really to blame?

Slogans are appearing in tourist resorts all over Spain, but they are not everyone’s sentiments, far from it, although there are issues…

A fire on a beach in the south of Tenerife leaves one person injured
A fire on a beach in the south of Tenerife leaves one person injured

The emergency services were alerted to the incident on Los Enojados Beach where a shack was on fire…

Only 20% of tourists who came to Spain in January booked a package holiday
Only 20% of tourists who came to Spain in January booked a package holiday

The Canary Islands had the highest percentage of visitors on a package holiday with 43% versus 57% who were independent travellers…

What's New in the Canary Islands? A Quick Look for Students
What's New in the Canary Islands? A Quick Look for Students

The islands are working on cool projects, protecting nature and marine life, as well as finding new ways to welcome visitors…

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This is a longstanding issue first addressed in 1995 but never completed leaving outdated tourism regulations in place for 28 years…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

Politicians want the government to ‘wake up’ and start building the Fonsalia port in Tenerife
Politicians want the government to ‘wake up’ and start building the Fonsalia port in Tenerife

They claim there is no other solution to maritime traffic and congestion in Los Cristianos caused by the port than building a new one…

The Canary Islands' largest travel agency celebrates its 60th anniversary
The Canary Islands' largest travel agency celebrates its 60th anniversary

Viajes Insular started as one office in Las Palmas in 1964 and became one of the visionaries of the tourism industry in the archipelago…

Five most accessible beaches in Gran Canaria for mobility issues
Five most accessible beaches in Gran Canaria for mobility issues

This can be hugely valuable for families who are taking loved ones that may be elderly or have mobility issues on holiday…

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…

VIDEO: Passengers cheer as ‘disgraceful lout’ is kicked off Jet2 flight to Tenerife
VIDEO: Passengers cheer as ‘disgraceful lout’ is kicked off Jet2 flight to Tenerife

He vaped onboard, abused passengers and inappropriately ‘touched’ a stewardess before being arrested…

Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in Now
Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in Now

As Bitcoin's halving event gets closer, crypto enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation at the opportunity to buy at favourable prices…

Museum in Tenerife set to reopen after being closed for seven years
Museum in Tenerife set to reopen after being closed for seven years

It holds a treasure trove of Canary Islands' Aboriginal Artefacts but was closed in 2017 due to a damp problem…

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…

Dead body of a male tourist found in room at a holiday complex in Puerto Rico
Dead body of a male tourist found in room at a holiday complex in Puerto Rico

The deceased, of British or Irish nationality, was found dead in a pool of blood with a blow to his head…

Arson attack in Los Cristianos during Carnival celebrations
Arson attack in Los Cristianos during Carnival celebrations

Initial reports point to the fact that someone set fire to a row of motorcycles “for fun”

The search for two missing teenagers in Gran Canaria extends to the coast of Tenerife
The search for two missing teenagers in Gran Canaria extends to the coast of Tenerife

Alejandro and Yassine have been missing for ten days after last being seen fishing from rocks in Las Palmas…

Prosecutors want 7 years in prison plus fines for owners of a cannabis club in Lanzarote
Prosecutors want 7 years in prison plus fines for owners of a cannabis club in Lanzarote

They say that the president and secretary of the association operated with a “total disregard for the health of others” without a licence…

Yellow flag on a beach in Fuerteventura for sharks
Yellow flag on a beach in Fuerteventura for sharks

A patrol on jetskis confirmed the presence of sharks about 200 metres from the shore…