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Environmental group demands immediate demolition of two RIU Hotels in Corralejo Dunes
Environmental group demands immediate demolition of two RIU Hotels in Corralejo Dunes

The demand comes in the wake of a recent ruling by Spain’s Constitutional Court, which gave the green light for the demolition…

Canary Islands Government challenges national Tourist Accommodation Register in court
Canary Islands Government challenges national Tourist Accommodation Register in court

The objective is to create a single nationwide database to control the number of holiday rental properties…

Fred Olsen Express launches third cargo ship to boost inter-island freight services
Fred Olsen Express launches third cargo ship to boost inter-island freight services

New vessel 'Breñas Cargo' to enhance logistics links between La Palma, the other Canary Islands, and mainland Spain…

A Holiday Jackpot: The Rise of Online Casinos Among Canary Islands Travellers
A Holiday Jackpot: The Rise of Online Casinos Among Canary Islands Travellers

The combination of beautiful beaches, rich cultural experiences, and access to top-tier online casino sites creates an ideal scenario for a rewarding holiday…

Spring Run 2025 races ahead of expectations in Playa de las Americas
Spring Run 2025 races ahead of expectations in Playa de las Americas

Six hundred athletes take part in a fast-paced event through the Golden Mile, joined by enthusiastic young runners in the Kids-Run…

Lanzarote cracks down on illegal car rentals
Lanzarote cracks down on illegal car rentals

Following inspections over 60 fines have been issued…

Man seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Gran Canaria
Man seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Gran Canaria

The incident occurred at 8:30am in the municipality of Agüimes…

Guardia Civil dismantles Crypto Pyramid Scheme in the Canary Islands
Guardia Civil dismantles Crypto Pyramid Scheme in the Canary Islands

A female suspect has been arrested accused of banking fraud and document forgery…

Offshore Trends: What expats in the Canaries do for digital fun
Offshore Trends: What expats in the Canaries do for digital fun

The result is a lifestyle where tech enhances, rather than limits, human contact…

Government confirms new Rental Law: Tenants can stay for up to 5 years even if landlord objects
Government confirms new Rental Law: Tenants can stay for up to 5 years even if landlord objects

The owner may only reclaim the property for personal or family use if this was explicitly included in the original rental agreement…

Man suffers head injury after electric scooter collides with car in Lanzarote
Man suffers head injury after electric scooter collides with car in Lanzarote

He was taken to hospital for further treatment. No-one in the car was injured…

Two beaches closed in the south of Tenerife due to faecal bacteria contamination are reopened
Two beaches closed in the south of Tenerife due to faecal bacteria contamination are reopened

Water access had been restricted at Troya I and El Puertito after E.coli and Enterococcus bacteria were detected in the water…

Woman injured in fire at aparthotel in Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife
Woman injured in fire at aparthotel in Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife

The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen of the holiday complex…

Discovering Sioux City: A unique western-themed attraction in Gran Canaria
Discovering Sioux City: A unique western-themed attraction in Gran Canaria

The park is home to a variety of live shows, including gunfights, horse stunts, and an impressive display of Native American culture…

Managing Gambling in a Digital World: Tools, Risks, and Choices
Managing Gambling in a Digital World: Tools, Risks, and Choices

Technology has made gambling more accessible, and that’s unlikely to reverse with platforms operating around the clock…

Cabildo faces a race against time to complete the 3rd lane of the TF-1 motorway
Cabildo faces a race against time to complete the 3rd lane of the TF-1 motorway

The future of the whole project hinges on the expiry of the environmental impact assessment that could halt construction…

WEATHER: Forecast for Sunday and Monday as weather warnings deactivated
WEATHER: Forecast for Sunday and Monday as weather warnings deactivated

The Government pre-alert remains in place across the Canary Islands, here’s why…

Woman injured in three-vehicle collision in the south of Tenerife
Woman injured in three-vehicle collision in the south of Tenerife

Firefighters had to free the injured woman from one of the vehicles involved in the accident…

Canary Islands aim to boost quality tourism by modernising marinas
Canary Islands aim to boost quality tourism by modernising marinas

They are at the heart of the so called ‘Blue Economy’, and are key to improving the image of the islands for international visitors…

Hotels in Lanzarote see largest revenue growth per room in Spain's coastal destinations
Hotels in Lanzarote see largest revenue growth per room in Spain's coastal destinations

The average cost of a room is now €118 a night, the fifth highest in Spain…