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Video of fight between female British holidaymakers in south Tenerife raises safety concerns
Video of fight between female British holidaymakers in south Tenerife raises safety concerns

The incident has led to questions about tourist behaviour and has reignited calls for increased security in nightlife areas…

Siam Park strengthens commitment to accessibility and inclusion
Siam Park strengthens commitment to accessibility and inclusion

Named the world’s best water park ten times by Tripadvisor, Siam Park is setting a new standard in inclusive tourism…

Woman seriously injured after being run over by her own car in Tenerife
Woman seriously injured after being run over by her own car in Tenerife

Police are investigating whether a mechanical fault or a driving error led to the woman being struck by her own car…

Protest will go ahead at Teide National Park on Saturday as government gives green light
Protest will go ahead at Teide National Park on Saturday as government gives green light

They have rejected the Tenerife Cabildo’s bid to block demonstration against overcrowding on Spain's most visited peak…

Fatal head injury caused death of sperm whale stranded on Tenerife beach
Fatal head injury caused death of sperm whale stranded on Tenerife beach

This is the conclusion of a preliminary necropsy report. More details here…

Tenerife attracts 40% of all tourists visiting the Canary Islands
Tenerife attracts 40% of all tourists visiting the Canary Islands

Out of the 1.5 million tourists who visited the Canary Islands in April, over 600,000 came to Tenerife…

Spain’s largest warship docks in Tenerife, public invited to go on board
Spain’s largest warship docks in Tenerife, public invited to go on board

Here are the days and times you can visit it and have a look around…

Protest planned outside hotel in the south of Tenerife against new luxury villa complex
Protest planned outside hotel in the south of Tenerife against new luxury villa complex

Environmental activists will demonstrate outside luxury hotel as backlash grows over controversial ‘Cuna del Alma’ project…

Countdown begins for the Festival of Colours in the south of Tenerife
Countdown begins for the Festival of Colours in the south of Tenerife

Costa Adeje to host free Holi celebration with music, food, dance and eco-friendly colour powder…

Motorcyclist injured after veering off road into a ravine in Tenerife
Motorcyclist injured after veering off road into a ravine in Tenerife

Firefighters rescued a 58-year-old man who was treated before being taken to hospital…

Man sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in Tenerife
Man sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in Tenerife

He has also been ordered to pay 5,000 euros in compensation to the victim who suffers psychological distress as a result of what happened…

New ‘Pink Scholarships’ launched in Canary Islands to boost Cancer Care Training
New ‘Pink Scholarships’ launched in Canary Islands to boost Cancer Care Training

This is a pioneering education programme that will fund specialist training for both professionals and students working in cancer care…

Surfers rescue injured woman at beach in the south of Tenerife
Surfers rescue injured woman at beach in the south of Tenerife

The 37-year-old suffered moderate injuries after hitting rocks at Playa Arena Blanca in Arona…

Motorcyclist injured in crash at Guaza roundabout in the south of Tenerife
Motorcyclist injured in crash at Guaza roundabout in the south of Tenerife

She was stabilised before being transferred by ambulance to hospital for further treatment…

‘Millionaire Lizard’ hides cash around south Tenerife sparking a social media frenzy
‘Millionaire Lizard’ hides cash around south Tenerife sparking a social media frenzy

A TikTok user is leaving €5 notes in secret spots across the south of the island with the message: “Who will find it?”

Tenerife hospitality workers give employers 15 days to raise wages or face strikes this summer
Tenerife hospitality workers give employers 15 days to raise wages or face strikes this summer

If their demands aren’t met they say industrial action could begin in July, affecting tourism at one of the busiest times of the year…

Tenerife Cabildo wants to stop environmental protest on Mount Teide
Tenerife Cabildo wants to stop environmental protest on Mount Teide

President Rosa Dávila says the protest is contradictory and that the National Park “is not a stage for ideological battles”

It’s Official: New smoking bans announced across Spain
It’s Official: New smoking bans announced across Spain

Smoking is to be prohibited in more public spaces including work vehicles, community swimming pools, and nightclub exteriors…

Police break up prostitution and human trafficking ring in Playa Las Americas
Police break up prostitution and human trafficking ring in Playa Las Americas

14 women have been identified as victims of sexual exploitation, with six of them officially confirmed as trafficking victims…