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Once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse to light up the Canary Islands

The Sun will vanish behind the Moon at sunset, transforming the skies into a cosmic spectacle…

Illegal Holiday Lets removed from online platforms as crackdown begins in the Canary Islands

The archipelago is the fourth region of Spain with the highest number of tourist properties…

Cloudy skies and light rain expected across the Canary Islands on Monday

Despite this temperatures will peak at 28°C in some areas…

Whale sanctuary in Tenerife is under threat from uncontrolled tourism

In theory, strict rules prohibit swimming with whales and dolphins, and restrict the number of boats, but enforcement is limited…

Rain showers return to parts of the Canary Islands this Sunday

Some areas will still be clear and sunny with temperatures up to 29°C. Full details here for each island…

Sunny skies across the Canary Islands this Saturday

Here is the forecast for each of the islands…

Tenerife successfully completes volcanic eruption emergency drill

More than 1,000 national and international emergency personnel were involved in the exercise that is the first of its kind in Spain…

New Thirty Metre Telescope in La Palma could be key in the search for alien life

The TMT could soon transform the skies above the Canary Islands into one of the world’s leading gateways to the universe…

Canary Islands court rules against private holiday rentals in tourist complexes

The properties must be handed over to a single authorised tourism operator, in line with the 2013 Tourism Law…

Cloudy skies and mild conditions forecast across the Canary Islands this Friday

Here is the forecast and expected temperatures for each of the islands…

Lanzarote wines crowned among the best in the world

Four wines from Lanzarote have struck gold on the world stage, picking up some of the top medals in Italy…

First Hurricane Gabrielle warnings issued

Here is the forecast of its trajectory over the next few days…

Government is finalising new rules for caravans and campervans in the Canaries

They are expected to come into force in the first quarter of 2026…

Meteorologists are monitoring Hurricane Gabrielle's path through the Atlantic

It is heading towards the Azores but no direct impact is expected in the Canary Islands…

WEDNESDAY WEATHER: Cloudy skies and light rain across the Canary Islands

Here is the forecast for each of the islands…

Deadliest road in Spain for pedestrian fatalities is in the south of Tenerife

Toxicology reports indicate that 41% of those killed had consumed alcohol, drugs, or medication that impaired their reactions and perception…

Dispute finally resolved to address dead trees and vegetation at Canary Airports

AENA has awarded a new landscaping contract after initially having no applications for the job due to the conditions…

Soaring rents are making it harder for businesses to find staff in the Canaries

Many jobseekers are turning down opportunities if it means working in a municipality where most of their salary would go straight to paying rent…

Richest 1% of the Canary Islands population hold nearly 30% of wealth

The top 1% average more than €10.4 million per household whereas the poorest 20% have an average wealth of just €3,700…