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Canary Islands Government issues pre-alert for calima
Canary Islands Government issues pre-alert for calima

It expected to impact the southern slopes and regions of the islands…

Skateboarder arrested for seriously assaulting British tourist in Lanzarote
Skateboarder arrested for seriously assaulting British tourist in Lanzarote

He punched a man who was walking in a cycle lane who fell and banged his head causing a serios injury…

Swimmer rescued from rock pools in Tenerife after fall
Swimmer rescued from rock pools in Tenerife after fall

They couldn’t get out of the water by themselves due to the injuries they sustained…

How to mix a relaxing holiday in the Canary Islands with online gaming thrills
How to mix a relaxing holiday in the Canary Islands with online gaming thrills

For those that want to add a hint of excitement online gaming is the perfect accompaniment without leaving the beach…

Santa Cruz is ready to welcome the 3 Kings with festive activities for all ages
Santa Cruz is ready to welcome the 3 Kings with festive activities for all ages

Kings Day, on January 6th, is the most important day of the festive holidays in Spain. Here’s why and what’s happening…

More than 400 ‘dangerous’ toys seized from a shop in the south of Tenerife
More than 400 ‘dangerous’ toys seized from a shop in the south of Tenerife

The Guardia Civil are acting on order of the Department of Consumer Affairs to ensure safety for children…

Concerns over amount of unauthorised camping at Las Canteras beach
Concerns over amount of unauthorised camping at Las Canteras beach

Camping in protected areas is banned everywhere in the Canary Islands…

Tenerife South Airport back operating as normal after runway cleared
Tenerife South Airport back operating as normal after runway cleared

Inbound flights were diverted to other airports while outgoing were delayed until the runway was cleared…

Canary Islands Government activates new pre-alert for strong winds
Canary Islands Government activates new pre-alert for strong winds

Here are the affected areas and details of the alert…

Latest News: Serious traffic accident on GC-23 involving two cars and a truck
Latest News: Serious traffic accident on GC-23 involving two cars and a truck

The exact number of casualties and the severity of their injuries have not yet been confirmed…

2025 brings changes to retirement age in the Canary Islands
2025 brings changes to retirement age in the Canary Islands

As of January 1st, the legal age for ordinary retirement has increased…

Tragedy strikes as the Canary Islands route claims two lives on New Year’s Day
Tragedy strikes as the Canary Islands route claims two lives on New Year’s Day

The first boat of the year arrived at Las Galletas in the south of Tenerife with 141 people on board, including the two deceased…

One lucky winner in the south of Tenerife scoops €4 million in ONCE New Year’s Day lottery
One lucky winner in the south of Tenerife scoops €4 million in ONCE New Year’s Day lottery

There were also second and third tier winners in Gran Canaria…

Weather for the start of January in the Canary Islands
Weather for the start of January in the Canary Islands

As 2025 gets underway, residents and visitors can expect cool temperatures, some scattered showers, and moderate winds…

Tragedy as 10-year-old girl dies after fall from 10th floor apartment in Gran Canaria
Tragedy as 10-year-old girl dies after fall from 10th floor apartment in Gran Canaria

The girl’s father was in the apartment at the time with her younger sister. Police are investigating into the cause of the incident…

Canary Islands and online casino games: Double the pleasure of relaxation and entertainment
Canary Islands and online casino games: Double the pleasure of relaxation and entertainment

Discover how to enjoy the Canary Islands' stunning views while experiencing thrilling online games…

Los Abrigos faces ongoing water problems as the New Year begins
Los Abrigos faces ongoing water problems as the New Year begins

Residents are experiencing unusable tap water that varies in colour from reddish to dark brown…

First baby born in the Canary Islands in 2025 is a boy in Tenerife
First baby born in the Canary Islands in 2025 is a boy in Tenerife

Shortly after two other islands welcomed their first new arrivals of the new year which were also both boys…

Woman gets 3 years in jail for smuggling a kilo of heroin into Tenerife Airport
Woman gets 3 years in jail for smuggling a kilo of heroin into Tenerife Airport

She agreed to be involved in a sting operation in San Isidro to catch the people she was delivering it to…

2024 in the Canary Islands: Protests, housing crisis, and tragedies at sea
2024 in the Canary Islands: Protests, housing crisis, and tragedies at sea

On April 20th nearly 200,000 people protested against mass tourism, environmental degradation, and lack of housing…