All Canary Islands News: the Latest From Every Island

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Sunday 4 October 2026

Saturday 3 October 2026

GRAN CANARIA, EVENTSAgüimes: romería on 3 October, livestock fair on 4 OctoberAgüimes celebrates the Rosario: 30th romería on Saturday, 3 October, from 18:00, livestock fair on Sunday, 4 October, from 10:00. All venues and times. EL HIERRO, SOCIETYEl Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La RestingaSalvamento Marítimo escorted a cayuco with 48 people from off El Hierro to La Restinga on 2 October 2026. Two people were taken to hospital. FUERTEVENTURA, ENVIRONMENTFuerteventura: 3.0 quake near Pájara on 2 OctoberAt 05:06 local time on Friday, 2 October 2026, the ground shook southwest of Pájara: 3.0 mbLg per the IGN catalogue, 4 km deep, no damage reported. FUERTEVENTURA, EVENTSFuerteventura: Sabor a Castillo food fair, 2-4 October 2026The “Sabor a Castillo” food fair runs from 2 to 4 October 2026 in Caleta de Fuste. The Cabildo announces show cooking, music and children’s activities. GRAN CANARIA, POLITICSGran Canaria: housing demo on 3 October from 11:00Derecho al Techo marches in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 11:00, starting at the Plaza de la Feria. GRAN CANARIA, NIGHTLIFEGran Canaria: Fetish Pride ends 12 October at YumboMaspalomas Fetish Pride ends on Monday 12 October 2026 in Playa del Inglés. Three final events are planned, with tickets from 10 to 35 euros. LA GOMERA, EVENTSLa Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the PlazaFrom 9 to 11 October 2026, Exposaldo La Gomera brings around 30 shops to the Plaza de Las Américas, with music, workshops and a fashion show. LA GOMERA, ENVIRONMENTLa Gomera: Garajonay unveils new management planOn 6 and 7 October 2026, Garajonay National Park presents its draft PRUG in new Jornadas in Agulo and Chipude. Comments can be submitted until 4 November. LA GOMERA, EVENTSLa Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 OctoberHermigua on La Gomera celebrates the Fiestas del Rosario from 26 September to 7 October 2026 with masses, processions, talks and dances. LA PALMA, SERVICESLa Palma: roads and walking routes closed on 2 OctoberAs of 2 October 2026, the La Palma rain warning ended at 11:00, yet the LP-109, LP-105 and several walking routes stayed closed. LA PALMA, ECONOMYLa Palma: unemployment falls 1.9% in SeptemberRegistered unemployment on La Palma fell by 112 people to 5,716 in September 2026. Compared with a year earlier, however, it is higher. LANZAROTE, WEATHERLanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 OctoberAemet expects up to 30C on Lanzarote on Saturday, 3 October, and up to 31C on Sunday, plus calima at altitude and a north-easterly wind. LANZAROTE, SERVICESLanzarote: power cut halts desalination and waterOn 3 October 2026 a complete power cut on Lanzarote and La Graciosa brought desalination plants to a standstill. Further water outages are likely. TENERIFE, CULTURETenerife: Clownbaret gala at Teatro Leal on 3 OctoberThe gala “Cabaret FIC – XX años” takes place on 3 October 2026 at 20:30 at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna. Tickets cost 8, 10 or 12 euros. TENERIFE, EVENTSLa Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 OctoberThe Feria de Productos Locales takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, on Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna; workshops run from 10:00 to 13:00. GRAN CANARIA, EVENTSMaspalomas: Tourifest with drone show and fireworksCalle Las Dunas in Playa del Inglés is closed from 1 October, 06:00, until 5 October 2026; Tourifest runs until 02:00 on Saturday.

Friday 2 October 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYAndalusia overtakes Canaries by 823,496 arrivalsFrom January to August 2026 INE counted 11,084,168 foreign tourists in Andalusia and 10,260,672 in the Canaries, pushing the islands into fourth place. Provis CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY140,303 unemployed: Canaries buck the Spanish trendThe Canaries ended September with 140,303 registered unemployed, 4,156 fewer than in August, while Spain rose by 23,587. Only two of 17 regions fell. LANZAROTE, EVENTSArrecife en Vivo: date 8 of 10, four free stagesTonight Arrecife en Vivo plays the eighth of ten dates: four stages between 18.00 and 22.30, free entry. The website's ticket button ends in a 404. LANZAROTE, SOCIETYArrecife sport: 7.13 euros instead of 4.28 for visitorsLas Palmas gazette no. 118 of 2 October 2026 publishes Arrecife's amended sports tariffs: children pay 4.28 euros as residents and 7.13 as non-residents, adul CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYBalearics pass Canaries on spending by €29 millionCumulative January to August 2026 puts the Balearics €29 million ahead of the Canaries at €16.367 billion. INE ranks the islands third. All figures provisiona CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries in August: €224 a day, spending up 3.07pcInternational visitors spent €2.296 billion in the Canary Islands in the month of August 2026, up 3.07 per cent, against 9.16 per cent for Spain. Almost all o CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY4.5 million fewer guest days: Canaries lose holiday daysCumulative January to August 2026: INE counts 10,260,672 arrivals and a 7.9-day trip, so 81.1 instead of 85.5 million guest days — about 4.5 million fewer, pr CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCanary nursery places: two deadlines, 11 safe daysThe gazette BOC no. 197 says 5 to 16 October, a correction says 6 to 20. The safe course is to file between 6 and 16 October 2026. EL HIERRO, EVENTSEl Hierro: 7 festival sessions only in the ticket shopLuchada Cósmica runs from 2 to 4 October 2026 at the Terrero Ramón Méndez in La Frontera. The full programme, seven sessions and prices from 15 to 25 euros, e GRAN CANARIA, EVENTSInfecar closed: manga festival moves, 3-day pass €18The 15th Festival del Manga in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria runs 2–4 October 2026 at Parque de San Telmo and Castillo de Mata because Infecar is shut for buildi GRAN CANARIA, EVENTSMasdanza Junior: 20 euros to dance, 5 euros to watchMasdanza Junior on 3 October at the Sala Gabriel Rodó in Las Palmas: 20 euros to dance, 5 to watch, tickets online only, ages 12 to 17. GRAN CANARIA, SOCIETYMogán tourism plan: objections until 2 DecemberThe gazette printed no deadline. The correction in the BOP Las Palmas of 2 October 2026 sets two months, closing 2 December. What the plan proposes. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY976,432 contributors: Canaries only tenth in growthOn 30 September 2026 the Canary Islands had 976,432 social security contributors, the highest in this series since January 2006. On annual growth the islands LANZAROTE, TRAVELVuelta Lanzarote: Mirador del Río cut off from 09:30On Saturday 3 October access to Mirador del Río is closed 09:30 to 11:30 and to Castillo de San José 11:30 to 13:00. What it means for tickets already bought.

Thursday 1 October 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary GDP 2025: €27,190 a head, 2.1 per cent growthCanary GDP grew by 2.1 per cent in real terms in 2025, Spain by 2.6. Per resident it is €27,190, 20.6 per cent below the Spanish average. INE advance estimate CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGTwelve months' rent if a landlord ends the tenancyReal Decreto-ley 27/2026 applies from 2 October 2026: a landlord who will not renew after five or seven years owes twelve months' rent. What it means in the C

Wednesday 30 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary hotels: rate up 6.74%, occupancy down 0.20 pointsIn the month of August 2026 Canary hotels took in 1,112,371 guests (up 4.96 per cent) and charged 158.40 euros per occupied room (up 6.74 per cent), INE repor CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries: €197 a day, 4 million fewer guest daysCumulative January to July 2026 spending by foreign visitors to the Canary Islands was €14.041 billion, down 0.19 per cent, at €197 a day and a 7.9-day averag CANARY ISLANDS, CULTUREKeroxen at Cueva de los Verdes: 20 euros, four nightsCACT Lanzarote stages Keroxen Lanzarote in the Cueva de los Verdes on 22 and 23 October and 6 and 7 November: 20:00, 60 minutes, 20 euros. The daytime visit c CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELTwo mega ships, seven hours: Las Palmas on 9 OctoberOn 9 October Iona and MSC Virtuosa are alongside in Las Palmas at once, overlapping 11.00 to 18.00. Why the figures are berths, not passengers. CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSEl Paso Oktoberfest: ten hours on stage, no priceEl Paso on La Palma holds its seventh Oktoberfest on 3 October, 14:00 to midnight. Every stage time — and why no price and no street closure are published any CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSPlenilunio: Avenida Marítima closed from 20:00 FridayThe council has published the closures: Avenida Marítima shut Friday 20:00-22:15 and Saturday 19:30-23:59. Drones at 20:30 and 22:00 beside La Gesta. CANARY ISLANDS, SCIENCEStarmus La Palma: free concert, no venue 22 days outFor the closing concert on 22 October at 7pm, starmus.com gives only "La Palma" and, per its shop, no charge. That evening the Teatro Circo de Marte has Abrah CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURE8 euros: three visiting companies at the Teatro VictoriaSix performances in October 2026 at the Teatro Victoria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, all at 19:30 and 8 euros: 5 euros for students of the named schools, 6 euro CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSSold out in Las Palmas: from 40 euros on Fuerteventura“This is Michael” is listed “Agotado” at the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus on 17 October and the venue publishes no price. The 19 October date in Puerto del Rosario

Monday 28 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURE5 euros: Contemporáneo on three islands, 4-6 OctoberFrom 4 to 6 October 2026 Laura Farré Rozada plays for 5 euros a night in Antigua (Fuerteventura), Teguise (Lanzarote) and Los Llanos de Aridane (La Palma), al CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary airports: 87,472 fewer passengers to AugustThe eight island airports handled 36,314,210 passengers from January to August 2026, 87,472 fewer than in 2025. In August alone traffic rose 0.8 per cent. CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanary mortgages: 17.9 % more money, 0.3 % more loansFrom January to July 2026 Canary mortgage lending on dwellings rose to 1.59 billion euros (+17.9 %) while the number of loans grew just 0.3 %. By our calculat CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSPetite Lorena: Lanzarote sold out, Fuerteventura €22Petite Lorena plays "Tremenda" in Puerto del Rosario on 9 October and San Bartolome on 11 October. Lanzarote was sold out on 28 September; Fuerteventura start CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSPlenilunio: free bus Saturday only, 5 lines reinforcedThe closure list has been published since 30 September. Free bus Saturday 09:30 to 16:30, Tenerife residents only. Five bus lines reinforced, seven rerouted. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYPunta Brava spill: 1,000 litres, coves stay openAbout 1,000 litres of ferric chloride leaked at the Punta Brava plant in Puerto de la Cruz. The Cabildo is investigating Aqualia. Náyade listed Playa Jardín a CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSBono Domingo Santa Cruz: 23 shops on 4 OctoberOn 4 October 2026 the Bono Domingo runs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: €25 of value for €12.50. On 28 September 23 shops were listed, 22 of them in Centro-Ifara, CANARY ISLANDS, SCIENCEStarmus VIII: €350 pass only until Wednesday 30 Septemberstarmus.com publishes two tiers: €350 and €200 run to 30 September 2026. No price is published for 1 October. The La Palma closing concert has a date and a ti

Sunday 27 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURE197 seats: 11 of 23 dates at La Granja are freeEspacio La Granja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife lists 23 dates to 3 December 2026. Eleven cost nothing, eleven 5 to 12 euros. On 27 September none was flagged sol CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYSix Argentine F-16s Grounded at Gando by WeatherSix F-16s bound for Argentina have sat at Gando air base on Gran Canaria since 23 September. What Atlantic weather has to do with it, and what the 301.2 milli CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURECinema for €3.50: 19–22 October, no accreditationThe Fiesta del Cine runs from 19 to 22 October 2026, a ticket costs €3.50 and the accreditation step has gone. Eleven Canary cinemas take part, and supplement CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanaries: building plots 60 percent below 20073,183 urban building plots changed hands in the Canaries in 2025 – 60.0 percent fewer than in 2007 and the fourth flat year. Spain-wide the fall is 54.2 perce CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYGDP per head: Canaries at 79.3% of the Spanish averageCanary GDP per resident was 25,861 euros in 2024, 79.25 per cent of the Spanish average. The main driver is the archipelago's faster population growth. CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING6,324 inherited homes: a Canary record in 2025In 2025, 6,324 dwellings in the Canaries passed by inheritance — a series record. Why it is no Canary exception, and the deadlines heirs face. CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGDown 10.9 per cent: Canary new build turns after recordNew build carried the Canary housing market on its own in 2025: 7,388 homes sold, 29.12 per cent of all sales and the second-highest share in Spain. From Janu CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSThree free buses to Puntallana on 5 OctoberMonday 5 October: San Sebastián de La Gomera runs free buses to the Puntallana pilgrimage at 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30. Seats to be requested by 1 October. No re CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSLanzarote: 14 road closures on 3 and 4 OctoberThe Vuelta Ciclista a Lanzarote closes roads in seven municipalities in 14 time windows on 3 and 4 October. Entries close on Tuesday 29 September at 23:59; 17 CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSWOMEX Las Palmas: 410 euros, no day passesWOMEX runs 21 to 25 October 2026 in Las Palmas. Accreditation is 410 euros until 16 October, then 430 euros, plus 3 per cent IGIC. Day passes are not sold.

Saturday 26 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYUp to 2,000 euros: El Pinar aid for relatives in VenezuelaEl Pinar de El Hierro pays up to 2,000 euros per application and household for relatives hit by the earthquakes in Venezuela. BOP no. 115 of 25 September 2026 CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING2,279 euros: Canary high is below 2008 in real termsCanary appraised housing values hit their highest level since 1995 in the second quarter of 2026, at 2,279.4 euros a square metre. They are 3.21 per cent belo CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY783 of 1,135 failed the Canary police aptitude testIn the third unified recruitment round for the Canary local police, 68.99 per cent failed the psychometric test of 19 August 2026. What the BOC bases say abou CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanaries: just 2.32% of home sales were protectedIn July 2026, 53 of 2,289 registered Canary home sales were protected housing — 2.32 percent. What the figure measures, what it cannot, and what the law says. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYLas Palmas waste rules: 120-euro cap still appliesThe council gave final approval on 25 September 2026. Until the full text appears in the BOP it does not apply, and the 2005 cap of 120 euros stands. CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING75% protected housing in Mogán's new general planMogán reopens its general plan: 75 percent of new residential floorspace reserved for protected housing, around 3,000 homes, 100 percent in four sectors. The CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELPuerto de la Cruz: 20 months lost after a deadline passedThe second modernisation plan for Puerto de la Cruz is starting again because the 2020 agreement was not extended before 16 November 2024. What the gazette sa

Friday 25 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY7,916 posts, 144,459 unemployed in the CanariesThe Canaries had 7,916 unfilled posts in the second quarter of 2026, 2.6 per cent fewer than a year earlier. Employers mostly say they need no further worker. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY22 cents exported per euro: Canary trade to July 2026The Canaries imported 11.22 billion euros of goods from January to July 2026 and exported 2.44 billion. 74.6 percent of July's imports came from mainland Spai CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary industrial prices +27.3%, 4.8% without energyINE, August 2026: Canary industrial prices up 27.3%, the highest of the 17 communities. Excluding energy just 4.8% — the weighting decides it. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY523.83 euros a trip: the Canaries top SpainThe INE reports 523.83 euros spent per person per trip by Canary residents in Q2 2026, the highest of 19 territories. Trips abroad are not the driver, and the CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY299 Canary homes in foreclosure, up 49.5% in a yearINE: foreclosure proceedings started on 299 Canary dwellings in Q2 2026, up 49.5%. 103 were company-owned – and what the figure does not show. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY165 beds per 100 residents: seven municipalitiesA new map shows seven Canary municipalities with more tourist beds than residents. Pájara leads with 164.7 per 100 – recalculated from ISTAC and INE data.

Thursday 24 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELCanaries: eight transport models on the table to 2050The EMSICAN draft in the BOC of 24 September 2026: 48 measures, eight alternatives, rail or bus lane. What it proposes and how long the consultation runs. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYIslote de Lobos: deadline for 36 houses has closed36 concession files for houses at El Puertito on the Islote de Lobos: the window closed on 23 September 2026, the day La Oliva posted the notice on its board. CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSCanary Islands weekend: Chambao and Marta Sánchez freeChambao in Arrecife, Marta Sánchez in Tacoronte, 15 euros for the port concert in Las Palmas: every date from 25 to 27 September, with prices and the heat war CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands diesel at yearly high: 1.674 euros a litreOn 22 September 2026 diesel in the Canaries averaged 1.674 euros a litre, the year's high. La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma pay about 20 cents more. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY81 years: when La Graciosa carried its dead by seaUntil 1945 La Graciosa had no cemetery: the dead went across El Río and up the Risco de Famara to Haría. On 23 September 1945 came the first mass — and cemete CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYLa Laguna: 500 euros for a licence, no applications yetLa Laguna will refund young people up to 500 euros of a driving licence. The rules appeared in the gazette on 23 September 2026, but the call that opens appli CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY10,158 hectares: Lanzarote volcano plan not yet in forceThe Cabildo approved the PORN for the Parque Natural de Los Volcanes on 9 July 2026. It is not in force: the BOP notice was annulled on 18 September. CANARY ISLANDS, SCIENCEMaspalomas: invasive plant in 35.7% of grid cellsULPGC study in the Journal of Environmental Management: Neurada procumbens rose from 87 to 149 grid cells in the Maspalomas dunes between 2007 and 2023 – 35.7 CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYThree beaches closed in two days: 210 against 200El Socorro, El Médano and El Reducto are shut for faecal contamination. What the limits mean, what Náyade shows today and how to check a beach yourself. CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELNo direct ferry: La Gomera, El Hierro and La PalmaNo ship links the three western Canary Islands directly. Senator Fabián Chinea is demanding a public service obligation; the study justifying it dates from Fe

Wednesday 23 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries: driving 19.3% dearer, fares 13% cheaperINE, August 2026: running a car in the Canaries is 19.3 percent dearer, interurban transport 13.0 percent cheaper. Where the fall comes from, and what a commu CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING40,837 holiday lets: 6,290 fewer in the Canary IslandsISTAC reports 40,837 available holiday lets for August 2026. Recalculated the fall is 13.3 percent, while hotel overnight stays rose. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCanaries survey: 67.9% back tourism, 77.1% blame housingISTAC survey for Q2 2026: 67.9% of Canarians call tourism very beneficial while 77.1% say it pushes up housing costs. Support for a visitor tax reaches 49.7%. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYLa Palma: 81% hotel occupancy in August 2026Hotels on La Palma were 80.97 percent full in August 2026, up from 66.60 percent. Nights rose 21.44 percent, carried by guests from abroad, not from Spain. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY124.68 euros: Mogán, only Canary resort to get cheaperIn August 2026 Mogán was the only Canary resort where the room rate fell: 124.68 euros against 130.33. More beds, the same demand — the INE figures explained.

Tuesday 22 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYSpain's Supreme Court strikes down ten immigration rulesBOE, 22 September: online-only filing ends, no automatic refusal for criminal records, unconditional immediate care for minors. What now applies. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYEl Hierro: La Caleta pools turn green every weekendValverde closes the La Caleta seawater pools: for two weeks the water has turned green every weekend. Samples in Tenerife, no reopening date. Where to swim in CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYEight tracks: La Oliva bans quad and buggy toursLa Oliva on Fuerteventura closes eight rural tracks to organised quad and buggy tours. The 15 September resolution applies only once gazetted and signposted. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYLoro Parque parking attendants: fines up to 1,500 eurosInformal attendants ask for money at a free car park near Loro Parque; a photographer found his car damaged. A town bylaw sets fines of 750 to 1,500 euros. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYPlaya Jardín: engineers call for a new sewage outfallA Consejo Insular de Aguas report finds the 1.1-kilometre outfall off Puerto de la Cruz cannot be repaired. Swimming is allowed, according to Náyade. CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSElvis Crespo sells out in Tazacorte: what is still freeTLP Music on 26 September sold out a week early; no price published. Still free: the Caballos Fufos parades on 25 and 28 September. CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURETermites halt part of Teatro Guimerá restorationTermite damage in the old building: Santa Cruz de Tenerife suspends part of the €8.15 million Teatro Guimerá restoration. A survey follows; no reopening date. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYTenerife: 1.5 million euros drought aid for winegrowersUp to 10,000 euros per farm: 0.425 euros per kilo of lost yield plus 300 euros per hectare. Apply in person; deadline runs from BOP publication.

Monday 21 September 2026

FUERTEVENTURA · COAST AND HERITAGEThis article has movedThis article has moved. The text on Cueva de la Negra and the coastal authority shutting the home is unchanged at its new address. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCueva de la Negra: coastal authority to shut home todaySpain's coastal authority plans to enter and disable an 80-year-old woman's house in Pájara today. Why the Cabildo's protection only covers demolition, and wh CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSPort concert in Las Palmas: 15 euros, shuttle-only accessThe Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria plays at the Port of Las Palmas container terminal on 26 September. Tickets cost 15 euros. CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCanary Islands heat: 34 degrees Tuesday, 37 ThursdayAEMET issues yellow warnings for Tuesday and Wednesday: 34 degrees, 37 in places. Peak on Thursday. Schools, work, advice: the situation on 21 September. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY15,300 euros: Canaries trail Azores and Madeira after taxBefore redistribution the Canaries out-earn the Azores and Madeira; afterwards 15,300 euros a head remain. Eurostat 2023: the gap comes mainly from direct tax CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYLa Gomera: 303 over-65s for every 100 childrenLa Gomera has 303 people over 65 for every 100 children, Fuerteventura 111. What tourism explains, and what it does not. INE data, July 2026. CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGLa Palma: €15,000 home grant for under-36s, due 13 OctoberThe Cabildo de La Palma offers up to €15,000 towards a first home, half the rent up to €300 a month and up to €30,000 for renovations. Deadline: 13 October 20 CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYLas Palmas: 25-year-old cars pay full road tax from 2027Road-tax relief for cars over 25 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ends on 1 January 2027. Who is shut out, what €119.42 means and how historic-vehicle status wor CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSFree dance at the Maspalomas dunes on 10 OctoberThe 31st MASDANZA stages four dance pieces at the Mirador de las Dunas on 10 October at 19:00, free. Programme, theatre prices and getting there on line 30.

Saturday 19 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, CULTUREFAVE 2026: 13 productions, only one with a ticketThe FAVE street-arts festival runs 24-27 September in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Every start time, the venues and the single slot that sells tickets. CANARY ISLANDS, EDUCATIONFuerteventura adds 3.25 million to its student grantsFuerteventura tops up its study grants by 3.25 million euros and opens three new lines, including 3,997 euros for language immersion. The deadline falls on 8 CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELArrivals from Italy: checks extended to 7 OctoberSpain extends identity checks on arrivals from Italy to 7 October 2026. Which document counts, which Canary airports are affected and what the order does not CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY5 October: a public holiday on La Gomera onlyMonday 5 October 2026 is a non-working day for Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe — on La Gomera alone, says Decreto 61/2025. What shuts, the ferries, the missing pr CANARY ISLANDS, SCIENCEStarmus VIII: pass 50 euros dearer from 1 OctoberUntil 30 September the standard pass costs 350 euros, after that 400 — plus IGIC. Free: the Science Camp and the closing concert on La Palma on 22 October. CANARY ISLANDS, SCIENCE1 billion offered: La Palma will not get the TMTThe TMT consortium has rejected the Roque de los Muchachos. Up to 1 billion euros was on the table and no reasons were published. What the island loses, and k CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSValleseco: livestock fair entries close 24 SeptemberValleseco's apple festival starts on 26 September: a first regional folklore fair, the romería on 3 October, the livestock fair on the 27th. Entries close 24

Friday 18 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSOrishas in Agüimes, 2 October: no ticket price printedOrishas play the Carpa of the Teatro Auditorio in Agüimes on 2 October at 22:30. The 28-page festival programme prints no admission price. Dates, buses, parki CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanary rent aid: 6,000 euros, deadline 8 October 2026The Canaries pay young tenants 250 euros a month, up to 6,000 euros in all. Applications close on 8 October 2026 and are ranked by filing date until the money CANARY ISLANDS, CULTURE40 writers: Los Llanos literature festival, 28 Sep–3 OctThe VIII Festival Hispanoamericano de Literatura runs from 28 September to 3 October 2026 in Los Llanos de Aridane. Free admission with no booking, and 23 of CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY155.4 hours: the Canaries have Spain's longest monthAt 155.4 contracted hours per worker the Canaries have the longest working month of the 17 autonomous communities — and at 21.37 euros the cheapest hour of wo CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY0.82 children per woman: Spain's lowest fertility rateThe Canaries had the lowest fertility rate of all 19 Spanish territories in 2024, at 0.82 children per woman. The population is growing, and immigration lifts CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTH823 per 100,000: Canaries less healthy than they lookOn the crude measure fewer people die in the Canary Islands than in Spain as a whole. Adjusted for age the islands are above it, at 823.2 per 100,000, the fou CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTS23:45 drone show: 14 festival days in Puerto del RosarioPuerto del Rosario celebrates from 24 September to 7 October: Rosario Flores on 6 October at 22:00, drones at 23:45, a 05:00 diana. The programme names neithe

Thursday 17 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYMedian pay 20,632 euros: Canaries last of 17Canary median gross annual pay was 20,631.84 euros in 2024, 15.8 per cent below the Spanish median. The islands' sectoral structure explains most of the gap. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY1.026 billion euros: the Canary power extra costGenerating power in the Canaries cost at least 1,026,607,298.92 euros above market value in 2025, 18.3 per cent less than in 2024. Who pays, and why. CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSCanary Islands weekend: 1,500 runners on La GomeraSkyrunning World Championship on La Gomera, La Peña on Fuerteventura, the Bajada in Arico: every date from 18 to 20 September, with times, buses and TV. CANARY ISLANDS, EVENTSLuz Casal free: the last 4 days of the Fiestas del CristoLuz Casal plays free on Friday 18 September at 21:00 on the Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna. Every date up to the close on 21 September — and how to get home at CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY800 euros a night: how to spot a fake villa listingOn Lanzarote an account advertised other people's villas for up to 800 euros a night. How to check a listing before paying, what the registration number shows

Wednesday 16 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, LAWCanary courts: a companion from 65, from 80 unaskedOn 15 September 2026 the Canary government approved the persona facilitadora: support in court from 65 on request, from 80 even without asking. The decree is CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING2.47%: how much your rent can legally rise in 2026INE has published the IRAV rent reference index for August 2026 at 2.47 per cent. It is this figure, not the 4.3 per cent inflation rate, that caps the annual CANARY ISLANDS, CONSUMERSpain blocks texts from unregistered sender namesSince 15 September Spanish operators must block every text carrying an unregistered sender name. What changes, what may stop arriving, and what the CNMC regis CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYZero IGIC ends 30 September: what applies from OctoberThe zero IGIC rate on fuel, gas and firewood expires on 30 September 2026. From 1 October a 1 per cent rate covers fuel and gas — for firewood the rate is unr

Tuesday 15 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, LABOUR30 working days: your conditions of work in writingFrom 5 October 2026 employees in Spain can demand a full written statement of their working conditions. The employer has 30 working days to produce it. CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTH732.32 euros a day: Canary hospital prices 2026The Canaries' new official price list since 4 September 2026: 732.32 euros a hospital day, 2,751.46 euros in intensive care. Card holders pay nothing — one 20 CANARY ISLANDS, MONEYProof of life by 25 September: free in the CanariesProof of life must reach the Renten Service by 25 September 2026. No form enclosed in summer means nothing to do — and in Spain any body with a seal certifies CANARY ISLANDS, CONSUMER€450 for appliances in the Canaries: voucher firstThe Canary Plan Renove opened on 15 September: up to €250 per appliance, €450 for vulnerable households. The sequence decides — buy before the voucher and the

Monday 14 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS · CONSUMERNo longer availableThis article has been withdrawn by the editors and is no longer available. News, events and dates from all eight islands every Tuesday and Friday. CANARY ISLANDS, LAWHoliday lets: three fifths decide in your buildingSince 3 April 2025 a community of owners can forbid holiday letting by a three-fifths majority. What the neighbours, the Land Registry and Canary law each dec CANARY ISLANDS, LAWFour articles void: the number Canary holiday lets needSpain's Supreme Court struck down articles 5, 8, 9 and 10 of Real Decreto 1312/2024. What still binds a Canary owner, and which invoices no longer have a basi CANARY ISLANDS, ENVIRONMENTCaiman in La Isleta: the 20,000-snake warningA metre-long caiman was found under a parked car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The case, the other Canary exotic-animal seizures with their dates, the law an CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING11.9%: Canary new-build outpaces the Spanish averageThe official IPV index puts Canary new-build up 11.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 against 7.4 in Spain, while the Canary market overall rose 11.0 pe CANARY ISLANDS, TRAFFIC92 streets: Santa Cruz low-emission zone bites in 2028The Santa Cruz de Tenerife low-emission zone takes effect on 15 September 2026. Under the ordinance restrictions start in March 2028 and fines in September 20

Sunday 13 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, LABOUR1,447 home-help services: protest in the CanariesOn 19 September home care workers march in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Why the service reaches only 1,447 households in the Canaries while 16,986 people are hande FUERTEVENTURA, HOUSING3,680 euros: what Fuerteventura's record figure isLa Oliva at 3,680 euros a square metre, Pájara up 29 per cent in a year. The values were reported as new-build prices, but they sit in idealista's sale index CANARY ISLANDS, ENVIRONMENTCanary sewage map: check your own beachMore than 60 beaches are closed, 33 on Tenerife. A private map now checks each beach — and here is the route to the official information.

Saturday 12 September 2026

GRAN CANARIA, CULTUREBaile de la Papa: a potato dance since 1959In El Hoyo on Gran Canaria they have danced with a potato on the forehead since about 1959. The rules, the origin, the film trail — and what heritage recognit CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTHCanary blood stocks: three groups at critical levelOn 11 September 2026 the stocks of O+, O− and B− covered one or two days. Who may donate, what to bring, and where the donation points are on every island. CANARY ISLANDS, CONSUMERClaiming back cabin baggage fees: five yearsArticle 97 of Spain's air navigation law requires free hand baggage. Courts have ordered refunds and the fines are not final. How to claim the charge back ste CANARY ISLANDS, WEATHERCanaries: orange health warning, up to 37 degreesThe Canary health department has activated orange level 2 for four MeteoSalud zones from Sunday 13 September. AEMET has no weather warning in force and civil CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELImserso: Canaries book from 16 September — who qualifiesBooking for the 2026/27 Imserso trips opens in the Canaries on 16 September at 9.00, not on the 14th. Who qualifies, what German and Italian pensioners need t CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanaries: 6,779 euros, the applicant's incomeForeign mortgage applicants in Spain have 6,779 euros a month, double the Spanish comparison figure. 6.3 per cent of the applications concern the Canaries. Wh

Friday 11 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY32 cents a kilo: Canary banana sells below costThe farm-gate price fell to €0.325 a kilo in late August, a third of what the crop costs. Why the €141.1 million POSEI envelope does not close the gap, and wh CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIAL CARE283 days: dependency claims in the Canary IslandsThe law gives the administration six months; in July 2026 the Canary average was 283 days. What the new service charter promises, and the steps a family can t CANARY ISLANDS, MONEYSelling your home after 65: 240,000 euros tax-freeOver-65s pay no income tax on the gain from selling their main home in Spain. Those who fail the test can move 240,000 euros into a life annuity. The rules, t

Thursday 10 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCanaries: Foreign Residents Up 343% in 25 YearsISTAC data show foreign residents in the Canaries up 343 percent since 2000. Why the archipelago now grows only through arrivals, and which nationalities actu CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanary rents slip to 15.40 euros a square metreidealista reports 15.4 euros per square metre in the Canaries in August 2026, 0.8 percent below July. Why rents turned while purchase prices kept rising at do GRAN CANARIA, LABOUR21%: Waste Strike Looms in South-East Gran CanariaRefuse workers in Agüimes, Ingenio and Santa Lucía de Tirajana threaten an indefinite strike, with no date set. Why a fixed-price contract from 2022 is the he CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTH90 days to surgery: your right in the Canary IslandsFor 61 procedures the Canary Islands set a maximum of 90 or 150 days. Once it passes, the SCS must refer the patient to a contracted clinic and pay for it. Ho CANARY ISLANDS, EDUCATIONPISA 2025: 39.3% in the Canaries below basic mathsPISA 2025 gives the Canary Islands 442 points in mathematics. A different figure matters more: 39.3 per cent of 15-year-olds fall below the baseline level. Wh CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGEvictions for Rent Arrears in the Canaries Fall 83 PercentOnly 61 homes in the Canary Islands were repossessed for unpaid rent in the first quarter of 2026, against 372. Why the cause is a procedural step, not paymen CANARY ISLANDS, LAWCanaries seasonal lets: fines up to 30,000 eurosSince 15 August 2026 a Canary let of 31 days or fewer is presumed to be tourist use. What a landlord must now put in writing in the contract, and by when.

Wednesday 9 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGA Room in the Canaries Now Costs 468 Euros a MonthA room in the Canary Islands cost 468 euros in July 2026, Fotocasa reports, up 8.5 percent while the Spanish average fell. Why a flat is no longer the entry p CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSING61% in the Canaries Would Build Their Own HomeThe UCI observatory of August 2026 puts self-build interest in the Canaries at 61 percent, the highest in Spain. Why land, permits and financing decide whethe LA PALMA, ECONOMY100 Million for La Palma from the Canaries' Own SurplusReal Decreto-ley 23/2026 appeared in the BOE on 9 September 2026. Why the 100 million for La Palma is Canarian money, what it is meant for, and by when it has

Tuesday 8 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries: 9.4% absence rate, second highest in SpainIn the first quarter of 2026, 9.4 percent of contracted hours went unworked in the Canary Islands, the second highest rate in Spain, according to The Adecco G CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYCanaries threaten court action over screening of minorsThe Canary government and Madrid failed at a bilateral meeting on 7 September 2026 to agree on who must carry out the initial screening of unaccompanied migra CANARY ISLANDSWhat Morocco Actually Claims — and What It Does NotMorocco makes no territorial claim to the Canary Islands. The real dispute is the maritime boundary: unresolved for thirty years and left out of the last summ TENERIFE, FIESTASTenerife pilgrimage festivals: autumn 2026 calendarEvery Tenerife romeria date from September to November 2026, what actually happens at one, and practical advice on getting there, what to wear and how to beha

Monday 7 September 2026

AGAETE · GRAN CANARIA, ENVIRONMENTMagnitude 1.4 quake near Agaete: what the data showThe IGN recorded a magnitude 1.4 micro-earthquake near Agaete on Gran Canaria on 6 September 2026. What the data show, how often the island shakes, and why th CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanaries at 5.2: what the LLYC barometer measuresThe Canary Islands score 5.2 out of 10 in LLYC's tourism barometer, up from 4.7 a year earlier. The score comes from analysing online posts, not from a survey CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary housing in August: two indices, two figuresSecond-hand homes in the Canary Islands: idealista reports 6.7 per cent and 3,336 euros/m² for August 2026, Fotocasa 7.5 per cent and 3,375 euros/m². What eac CANARY ISLANDS, INFRASTRUCTUREPuertos Canarios plans port works to 2030, no total yetPuertos Canarios sets out works for the ports of Las Palmas province to 2030: Agaete, Órzola, Arguineguín, Morro Jable. No overall investment figure has been TELDE · GRAN CANARIA, MUSICGarita's Rock 2026: six bands, free entry in TeldeThe ninth Garita's Rock takes place on 7 September 2026 on the Plaza de La Garita in Telde: six bands from the Canaries, Cádiz and Poland, free entry. Sources

Sunday 6 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETY45 drowning deaths in the Canaries to end of AugustForty-five people drowned in the Canary Islands between January and August 2026, six of them minors, according to the association Canarias, 1.500 km de Costa. CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary Islands: only Spanish region losing touristsThe Canaries drew 1,222,895 foreign visitors in July 2026, down 0.7 per cent and the only Spanish region to fall, per INE's Frontur. Spain overall grew 4.6 pe TÍAS · LANZAROTE, CULTUREHotel comedy from Mácher at Teatro Municipal de TíasThe Grupo de Teatro de Mácher performs the comedy “El hotel de Mácher, a la orilla del mar” at the Teatro Municipal de Tías on 6 September 2026. Starts at 8pm LAS PALMAS · GRAN CANARIA, FIESTASHoli Fest 2026 in Las Palmas: colour party on 6 SeptemberCity hall says the Holi Fest runs on Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:00 to 16:00, on the Plaza de Canarias in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: colour powder, DJ sets, LA LAGUNA · TENERIFE, YOUTHPasaporte Joven: youth events across La LagunaLa Laguna on Tenerife is running Pasaporte Joven 2026, with more than 100 free youth activities in 63 locations, going on until 3 October.

Saturday 5 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, WEATHERCanary Islands: fire alert, heat and Saharan dustA fire-risk alert from 10:00 on 5 September for zones of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, heat and calima pre-alerts, and the Cabildo's Grade 1 in southern Tenerife CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands: €2.5m for six business AI projectsSix Canary business projects share €2.5 million from Spain's Red IA and Red IA Salud calls, run by Red.es. The beneficiary firms have not been named. TEROR · GRAN CANARIA, FIESTASRomería del Pino 2026: buses, roads and crowdsTeror expects 200,000 to 225,000 people on 7 and 8 September: buses from San Telmo, GC-21 and GC-43 closures, parking and heat advice. LA GUANCHA · TENERIFE, FOOD & DRINKSummer Fruit Festival in La Guancha, TenerifeLa Guancha in northern Tenerife holds its Summer Fruit Festival on 5 September 2026, 08:00 to 13:30, at the Mercado del Agricultor: tasting, a pedal-powered s TENERIFE, SPORTRallye Isla de Tenerife: which roads close on SaturdayThe 52nd Rallye Orvecame Isla de Tenerife finishes on Saturday 5 September. Find out which roads are closed and when during the event.

Friday 4 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYBoat off Gran Canaria: five deaths confirmedSalvamento Marítimo confirms five deaths and 44 survivors on a boat south-west of Gran Canaria. Aid groups report a far higher toll, which is not officially c CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELVolotea pulls Canary–France flights from winter saleEleven Canary Islands–France routes have disappeared from Volotea's winter 2026/27 sale, per trade reporting. What it means for bookings and who else flies. LA GOMERA, CULTUREJornadas Colombinas 2026: a guide to La GomeraThe 65th Jornadas Colombinas on La Gomera: what is on 4 September, from the film talk in Alajeró to a book launch at the Cabildo, plus the historical backgrou TAZACORTE · LA PALMA, SCIENCETazacorte: marine observatory opens on La PalmaPLOCAN opened the Becomar «Rogelio Herrera» observatory in the port of Tazacorte on 3 September 2026: marine biodiversity, the post-Tajogaite coast and the bl ARRECIFE · LANZAROTE, CULTUREArrecife: free culture in the neighbourhoodsArrecife is filling September with free culture in its neighbourhoods: puppet shows, Conciertos Hablados, workshops and talks in Argana Baja, Valterra and San TENERIFE, TRAVELAir Canada makes Montreal-Tenerife year-round in 2027Air Canada will run Montreal-Tenerife throughout 2027 instead of the winter season only, per Europa Press. The route serves Tenerife South (TFS) with the Airb SANTA CRUZ · TENERIFE, MUSICEnraizados: CajaCanarias opens its concert cycleThe Fundación CajaCanarias opens its Enraizados cycle on 4 September 2026 at the Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 19:00, 5 euros, with

Thursday 3 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ENVIRONMENTDrones in Canary Nature: What the New Guide SaysThe Canary Islands publish a good-practice handbook for flying drones in natural areas: what it recommends, why birds are the focus, and which rules are actua CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands: 144,459 unemployed in August 2026The Canary Islands registered 144,459 unemployed in August 2026: 291 more than in July but 5,756 fewer than a year earlier, with long-term unemployment at its LA LAGUNA · TENERIFE, FIESTASFiestas del Cristo 2026 in La Laguna: Dates and GuideThe official programme runs from 3 to 21 September 2026 in La Laguna, Tenerife. Procession, the Fuegos del Risco on 14 September, concerts, closures and how t

Wednesday 2 September 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, WEATHERCanary Islands coastal alert: what still appliesA pre-alert for La Gomera, Tenerife and Gran Canaria: what is still in force, what has lapsed, the outlook for the week and the official safety advice. CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTHCanary surgical waiting list rises 7.8% in a yearAs of 30 June 2026, 34,382 patients were on the Canary Islands surgical waiting list, a 7.8% rise on the previous year. Average wait: 107 days. EL PASO · LA PALMA, FILMFestivalito La Palma 2026: Cinema in El PasoThe Festivalito La Palma holds its 21st edition in El Paso from 11 to 19 September 2026: the La Palma Rueda shooting contest, the new Cinerama Canarias sectio GUÍA DE ISORA · TENERIFE, FILMMiradasDoc 2026 in Guía de Isora, TenerifeMiradasDoc, the international documentary festival of Guía de Isora in south-west Tenerife, is diaried for 8 to 12 September 2026 per calendar reports (Canari LA OROTAVA · TENERIFE, CULTUREPinolere 2026: Tenerife's big craft fair guideThe 41st Pinolere craft fair runs 4-6 September 2026 in La Orotava, Tenerife. Wood is the theme, nearly 200 artisans, a free shuttle bus and everything you ne LOS REALEJOS · TENERIFE, FOOD & DRINKTenerife Wine Festival 2026 at Playa del SocorroThe Gran Fiesta de los Vinos de Tenerife returns to Playa del Socorro in Los Realejos on 12 September 2026, per Local Tenerife: five denominations of origin, TENERIFE, SCIENCEMagma deep beneath Tenerife: what the study showsAn Involcan study in Scientific Reports gives the first 3D image of the deep crust under Tenerife: four zones of partially molten rock at 10 to 30 km depth. I

Tuesday 1 September 2026

LA ALDEA · GRAN CANARIA, FIESTASFiesta del Charco 2026: La Aldea's day in the lagoonThe Día del Charco falls on Friday 11 September 2026, a local public holiday in La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria. What happens at the lagoon, where the c TAZACORTE · LA PALMA, MUSICIsla Bonita Love Festival 2026: Tazacorte, La PalmaThe Isla Bonita Love Festival marks its tenth anniversary with two concert nights at Puerto de Tazacorte on La Palma: Isabel Pantoja on 12 September, Laura Pa TIJARAFE · LA PALMA, FIESTASDanza del Diablo Tijarafe 2026: La Palma's fire nightTijarafe on La Palma stages the Danza del Diablo on the night of 7 to 8 September 2026: how the night unfolds, its 1923 origin, heritage status and practical TENERIFE, TRAVELAir Serbia: Belgrade–Tenerife from 15 SeptemberAir Serbia starts twice-weekly Belgrade–Tenerife flights on 15 September 2026, out Tuesdays and Saturdays, back Wednesdays and Sundays. Sources do not say whi

Monday 31 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary Islands: more revenue, fewer nights soldISTAC data for July 2026: 1.3 million travellers (+0.7%) but 8.9 million overnight stays (−0.3%), with revenue up 5.8% to 507 million euros. What yield over v CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELEES Border Checks: What Changes at Canary AirportsThe EES biometric flexibility is due to end on 6 September. What is confirmed, who is affected, and why EU citizens and TIE holders are treated differently. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries moratorium payout: €300m for Lopesan reportedThe Canary Islands government and hotel developers settle the tourism moratorium dispute out of court. Media report around 300 million euros for Lopesan out o ANTIGUA · FUERTEVENTURA, FIESTASAntigua, Fuerteventura: 17 festive days with RáfagaThe Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Antigua run from 24 August to 8 September 2026, per the town hall — described locally as 17 days of activities. The headli FUERTEVENTURA, ECONOMYFuerteventura: 52,609 Active Workers, Near RecordFuerteventura entered summer 2026 with 52,609 active Social Security registrations, just short of the 52,770 record. Registrations are not individuals. LANZAROTE, MUSICArrecife en Vivo 2026: Free Concerts in LanzaroteArrecife en Vivo 2026 brings around 30 free concerts to four stages in central Arrecife across six dates in September and October. Dates, line-up, the walking LANZAROTE, ECONOMYLanzarote accommodation revenue: 607 million to JulyLanzarote's tourist accommodation took almost 607.1 million euros from January to July 2026, up from 566.2 million in 2025. Istac data show the growth came ma GÜÍMAR · TENERIFE, FIESTASTenerife: Bajada del Socorro pilgrimage 2026Güímar holds the Bajada de la Virgen del Socorro on 7 September 2026, with the Subida on 8 September. History, what happens on the main days and practical adv LA LAGUNA · TENERIFE, FIESTASFiestas del Cristo 2026 in La Laguna: dates and concertThe Fiestas del Santísimo Cristo in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, peak on 14 September 2026, a local public holiday. Antonio Orozco is reported by El

Saturday 29 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands: July Inflation at 3.4%, Wages LagConsumer prices in the Canary Islands rose 3.4 percent year-on-year in July 2026 while collective wage deals averaged just 2.96 percent, eroding purchasing po CANARY ISLANDS, WEATHERCanary Islands Weekend Weather: AEMET Sees Heat BreakAEMET expects a brief heat break on the Canary Islands: cooler with weak rain in the north on Thursday and Friday, back above 30C from Sunday. No official avi SAN MATEO · GRAN CANARIA, CULTURE“Play, Eat & Repeat”: youth festival in San MateoGaming, K-Pop, cosplay and food: Vega de San Mateo (Gran Canaria) hosts the debut edition of “Play, Eat & Repeat” this weekend at the Plaza de la Solidaridad. EL PASO · LA PALMA, MUSICEl Paso Rock and Blues Festival 2026 on La PalmaThe 9th El Paso Rock and Blues Festival on La Palma runs 27 to 30 August 2026: four days of rock, blues and classic cars at a free open-air street party. LOS SILOS · TENERIFE, MUSICIsla Baja Salsa Fest 2026 in Los Silos, TenerifeThe Isla Baja Salsa Fest returns to Los Silos, Tenerife, from 28 to 30 August 2026: concerts with Haila Mompié, a free Friday show, workshops and a salsa art

Friday 28 August 2026

ARRECIFE · LANZAROTE, SAFETYSan Ginés in Arrecife: twelve arrests in police reportPolicía Nacional security report on the Fiestas de San Ginés in Arrecife: over 560 checks and twelve arrests. The source's figures are partly inconsistent; th CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands Tourism Jobs Hit Record in July 2026Canary Islands tourism employment set a record in July 2026 with 236,330 Social Security affiliations, the highest July figure in the ISTAC series. Affiliatio CANARY ISLANDS, TRAVELCanary Islands: 5,134 return-rush flights, 28-31 AugAena has programmed 5,134 flights at the Canary Islands' airports for the holiday-return operation between 28 and 31 August 2026, overlapping the DGT road ope LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, TRANSPORTGuaguas Municipales on the brink of collapseUnions warn Guaguas Municipales in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is on the brink of collapse for lack of staff and vehicles, estimating a need for around 150 mor TAZACORTE · LA PALMA, MUSICTazacorte Summer Fest 2026: end-of-summer party, La PalmaThe Tazacorte Summer Fest returns for its 4th edition on Saturday 29 August 2026: 18:00–04:00 on the Paseo Marítimo del Puerto de Tazacorte (La Palma), free e

Thursday 27 August 2026

ARINAGA · GRAN CANARIA, FIESTASArinaga 2026: La Vará del Pescao turns 30 in AgüimesThe Fiestas de Arinaga (Agüimes, Gran Canaria) run from 15 August to 12 September 2026, per Canarias7. The highlight is La Vará del Pescao (30th edition) on 2 CANARY ISLANDS, FILM"El mal hijo": Canary film opens San SebastiánThe Canary Islands film "El mal hijo" opens the Nuevos Directores section at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 18 September. TENERIFE, MUSICFestival Boreal 2026 in Los Silos, TenerifeFestival Boreal brings world music to Los Silos, Tenerife on 18 and 19 September 2026: BCUC, Daddy G of Massive Attack, Aterciopelados, Imarhan and many more, FUERTEVENTURA, HERITAGECueva de la Negra house saved from demolition for nowThe demolition of the Casa de las Señoras at Cueva de la Negra (Pájara, Fuerteventura), set for 26 August 2026, did not take place, thanks to the Cabildo's pr TEROR · GRAN CANARIA, FIESTASFiestas del Pino 2026 in Teror: visitor guideThe Fiestas del Pino 2026 in Teror start on 28 August, with the Día del Pino on 8 September. All about En Pie, concerts and the Romería. LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, MUSICMúsica Viva: new open-air concerts by Las CanterasMúsica Viva is the new open-air concert circuit run by the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria near Las Canteras. It began on 15 August at the Jardines del Atl CANARY ISLANDS, OFFBEATPuertos Canarios auctions eleven abandoned boatsPuertos Canarios is auctioning eleven boats declared abandoned across seven ports in Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Starting prices 1,000 to 12,000 eu

Wednesday 26 August 2026

LANZAROTE, CRIMEArrecife: cocaine and sildenafil pills seized in raidThe Policía Nacional has arrested a 48-year-old man in Arrecife, Lanzarote, seizing cocaine, 1,243 sildenafil tablets and 2,000 euros in cash. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary industrial prices up 18.5% in JulyThe Canary Islands industrial price index (IPRI) rose to 18.5% year on year in July 2026, the second-highest in Spain behind Asturias. These are factory-gate CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary tourism: new land rules and July hotel recordThe government drafts a decree on tourist land while July hotels hit a record: 1,058,995 travellers and overnight stays up 2.39 percent. Even-handed round-up. FUERTEVENTURA, HERITAGEDemolition ordered for Casa de las Señoras in PájaraThe State's coastal authority orders the demolition of the 150-year-old coastal house in Pájara, set for 26 August 2026. The Cabildo de Fuerteventura adopts e SANTA LUCÍA · GRAN CANARIA, SOCIETYBahía de Formas: an informal settlement, Gran CanariaBahía de Formas is one of the largest informal settlements in south-east Gran Canaria, on protected rustic land. About a year ago some 400 people were identif LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, CRIMETwo men arrested after Las Palmas street fightIn Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 25 August 2026 two men were involved in a roughly 20-minute street fight; a bladed weapon was used, two injured people were a

Tuesday 25 August 2026

SOUTH GRAN CANARIA, TOURISMCanary Islands settle moratorium: 36 plots freedThe Clavijo government reaches an out-of-court settlement with hotel chains: 36 disputed plots (30 Gran Canaria, 5 Fuerteventura, 1 Lanzarote) return to munic CANARY ISLANDS, HOLIDAY LETSCanary Islands holiday lets fall 15% in July 2026The Canary Islands had around 15 percent fewer holiday lets in July 2026 than a year earlier: 39,678 advertised on digital platforms, offering 162,426 bedplac LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, JUSTICEGender bias at Guaguas Municipales: court rulingThe Juzgado de lo Social nº 4 of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria finds indirect gender discrimination in Guaguas Municipales driver hiring: a de-facto 1.60 m minim PLAYA DEL INGLÉS, SAFETYPlaya del Inglés party evacuated: 35 minors identifiedThe Policía Local ended a party in Playa del Inglés at around 02:30 and filed several sanction records over alleged safety deficiencies. 35 minors were identi TENERIFE, CRIMETwo German fugitives arrested in Tenerife drug caseThe Guardia Civil arrested two German nationals wanted at home, accused of shipping drugs from Spain to Germany, Canarias7 reports; extradition ordered. TENERIFE, AVIATIONPlus Ultra Tenerife–Venezuela flight delayed ~24 hoursA Plus Ultra flight from Tenerife Norte / Los Rodeos to Valencia, Venezuela departed almost 24 hours late, per RTVC. A passenger described a braking and speed

Monday 24 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, FINANCECaixaBank grants 969 million to Canary firmsCaixaBank granted 969 million euros in new financing to Canary Islands companies in H1 2026, up 36 percent on 2025, across 3,228 operations. A figure reported CANARY ISLANDS, ENERGYAugust electricity bill to rise over 22%The August bill on the regulated PVPC tariff rises more than 22 percent nationwide versus 2025: about 61.33 euros over the first 21 days. A Spain-wide estimat CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanary Islands plan to legalise homes in tourist complexesThe Gobierno de Canarias is drafting a decreto-ley, per Canarias7: proving residence before 2017 would get residential use in tourist complexes recognised. Dr GRAN CANARIA, ASTRONOMYNear-total lunar eclipse on 28 AugustIn the early morning of 28 August 2026 there is a partial, near-total lunar eclipse (magnitude about 0.93, according to the IGN). It is visible to the naked e LA PALMA, SOCIETYLa Palma to open first shelter for homeless peopleThe Cabildo de La Palma and Cáritas are setting up the island's first shelter for homeless people: 25 places in a Church-owned building in El Paso, to become

Sunday 23 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, CONSUMERAvis fined €1 million over abusive car-hire feeSpain's national consumer authority has fined Avis one million euros for an abusive processing fee charged when renters received a traffic fine. CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary Islands: tourism barely grows — is that bad?A sector figure tells Canarias7 that tourism is barely growing in 2026 — opinion and estimates, not official data. Both sides of the debate, even-handed. CANARY ISLANDS, PROPERTYCanary Islands move to ease single-operator apartment ruleThe Consejeria de Turismo is drafting a decree to relax the unidad de explotacion from the 1995 tourism law, reports Canarias7; apartments registered as vivie GRAN CANARIA, JUSTICESurgeon ordered to pay over informed-consent failureA court in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has ordered a cosmetic surgeon, his operating company and his insurer to pay €40,022.47 in compensation: the patient was

Saturday 22 August 2026

FUERTEVENTURA, TOURISMFuerteventura Moves to Cap Incoming MotorhomesCabildo president Lola García wants a quota to limit motorhomes arriving from off the island. A proposal, not a law yet — what is planned (Canarias7). AGÜIMES, ENERGYAgüimes III solar plant: minor grid change approvedThe Dirección General de Energía approves a minor change to the Agüimes III solar plant: adapting to the Montaña del Canónigo substation, 20 to 30 kV. Not a n SOUTH GRAN CANARIA, SOCIETYSouthern Gran Canaria: growing unease over mass tourismSocial rejection of mass tourism is growing around Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Bartolomé de Tirajana in southern Gran Canaria. SOUTH GRAN CANARIA, TOURISMSouth Gran Canaria: retirees near 29% of touristsIn southern Gran Canaria around Maspalomas, the share of retired guests rose about 9.83% in Q1 2026 and now makes up roughly 28.95% of all visitors, per touri TENERIFE, AVIATIONWizz Air launches a Tenerife Norte-Santiago routeWizz Air opens a domestic Tenerife Norte-Santiago de Compostela route. At Tenerife Sur it already exceeds 3.6 million passengers on seven routes to four count

Friday 21 August 2026

ADEJE, PROPERTYCanaries' priciest street: almost €6m a home in AdejeThe Avenida de la Macaronesia in Adeje is the most expensive Canary street to buy a home, per idealista: almost six million euros a property on average. Askin CANARY ISLANDS, POLITICSConflict-of-interest claims over Canary deputy MegíasPress reports allege Canary finance deputy Gabriel Megías failed to disclose two board seats. These are allegations with no judicial finding; Hacienda stayed CANARY ISLANDS, LABOUR MARKETBaby boomers retiring to leave 41,600 jobs vacantBaby boomer retirements will open a gap of around 41,600 jobs in the Canary Islands by 2040, per a Fundación Adecco analysis via Canarias7/Libertad Digital. F CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary Islands settle tourism moratorium row over €500mThe Clavijo government (CC-PP) settles the moratoria turistica dispute, clearing building on 36 plots in Las Palmas over some 500 million euros. Roman Rodrigu CANARY ISLANDS, TRANSPORTNew traffic rules 1 October: lights, cyclists, beltsFrom 1 October 2026 the reformed Reglamento General de Circulación applies across Spain and the Canaries: no simultaneous flashing amber and pedestrian green, GRAN CANARIA, HEALTHWest Nile virus detected in Gran Canaria horsesWest Nile virus has been detected in the Canary Islands for the first time: three infected horses at an equestrian facility in the south of Gran Canaria (Cana TENERIFE, SCIENCE641 earthquakes in July: a swarm beneath TeideThe IGN recorded 641 earthquakes on Tenerife in July 2026, almost as many as in all of 2025 (740). 611 were in Las Cañadas del Teide, magnitudes 0.2 to 1.9 mb

Thursday 20 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, TAXESTax burden in the Canary Islands: 229 days a yearA Canarian works 229 days a year just for taxes, per Fundación Civismo; the “fiscal freedom day” fell on 18 August 2026. At 229 days the Canaries sit below th LAS PALMAS, TRANSPORTTaxi to Gran Canaria airport: €40 cap in Las PalmasTaxi drivers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria back a €40 maximum fare to Gran Canaria airport, €45 at night. It is a ceiling, not a flat fare, and not yet in for MOGÁN, HOUSINGMogán: tender for 202 affordable homes gets no bidsThe tender to build and manage 202 affordable homes in Motor Grande (Puerto Rico, Mogán) is void for the second time, with no bids. Two lots, around €24 milli

Wednesday 19 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGRent burden hits 31% in Canary capital citiesRent in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes 31 percent of net family income, just above the 30 percent ceiling. Nationally the rent bu CANARY ISLANDS, POLITICSCanarias joins Cataluña alone in backing finance reformCanarias is, with Cataluña, the only one of Spain's 17 regions backing the autonomous-financing reform; all others reject it. Bilateral deal signed 27 July 20 CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTHHeat deaths in the Canary Islands: 85 estimatedThe MoMo system of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III attributes 85 deaths this summer in the Canary Islands to excess heat (44 in Las Palmas, 41 in Santa Cruz CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMGerman visitors to the Canary Islands fall againGerman visitor numbers to the Canary Islands fell again in July 2026, down 9,692 (-5.3%). January to July shows 101,272 fewer, says the Observatorio Turistico GRAN CANARIA, BUSINESSLopesan bets on artificial intelligence with SynXisGran Canaria's Lopesan Hotel Group is betting on AI for centralisation and digitalisation, implementing SynXis, a cloud-based reservation system from Aven Hos PLAYA DEL INGLÉS, BUSINESSPlaya del Inglés: new shopping centre plannedAn enclosed shopping centre is rising on the old Viajes Insular plot in Playa del Inglés (San Bartolomé de Tirajana): over 60,000 m², 23,013 m² of retail, 48

Tuesday 18 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, HOUSINGCanary Islands: towns to inspect holiday letsAll 88 Canary Islands municipalities met the 13 August 2026 deadline to approve control and inspection plans for vacation rentals under Law 6/2025. LANZAROTE, TOURISMLanzarote tourism generated €2.08bn in H1 2026Tourism on Lanzarote moved around €2,084.5m in the first half of 2026, up 9.6% year on year, according to Istac. British visitors accounted for over 51%, Cana VALLE DE JINÁMAR, SOCIETYValle de Jinámar: crumbling blocks, failed pavilionOn 17 August 2026 two cases put the Valle de Jinámar in the spotlight: residents protest over crumbling 1970s blocks in Telde, while a court orders Las Palmas

Monday 17 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, LABOUR MARKETCanary Islands jobless down 4.6% on the year in JulyRegistered unemployment in the Canary Islands rose to 144,168 in July 2026 (+1.24% on the month) but fell 4.58% year-on-year. Long-term unemployment hit its l CANARY ISLANDS, AGRICULTURECanary banana crisis: Asprocan orders first withdrawalAsprocan has ordered the first withdrawal of 2026 for the Canary Islands banana sector, cutting shipments to prop up farm-gate prices. GRAN CANARIA, JUSTICEAudiencia Nacional annuls San Agustín coastal boundarySpain's Audiencia Nacional voids about 700 m of the coastal boundary in southern Gran Canaria, halting for now the partial demolition of the Beach Club San Ag GRAN CANARIA, EDUCATIONULPGC drops out of the Shanghai Ranking top 1,000The Universidad de Las Palmas (ULPGC) drops out of the 2026 Shanghai Ranking's top 1,000, while the Universidad de La Laguna holds the 601–700 band.

Saturday 15 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ENERGYThree Canary Islands run on 89%+ diesel powerThree Canary Islands generate over 89% of their electricity from diesel engines, La Palma 92.2%. Renewables covered just 21% archipelago-wide in 2025, per Red CANARY ISLANDS, LABOUR MARKETCanary Islands: second-chance jobs scheme for youthThe Canary Islands government opens a new 'Segunda Oportunidad' call: €4.5m (85% FSE+) to train and employ young people without secondary schooling, run via t PUERTO DEL ROSARIO, URBAN DEVELOPMENTPuerto del Rosario opens Bulevar Primero de MayoPuerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) has opened a first stretch of the remodelled Bulevar Primero de Mayo. Project cost over €3M, of which €1.28M from the Canar

Friday 14 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary ports lose 4.5% of passengers in JuneThe Canary Islands' state ports handled 627,684 passengers in June 2026 (-4.5%), and cruise traffic slumped 50.7% at Santa Cruz de Tenerife — a low-season fig CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYHoliday, a luxury four in ten Canarians can't affordNearly four in ten Canarians (39.28%) cannot afford a week's holiday a year, per Istac — above Spain (32.2%) and the EU (around 27.5%), an inequality marker. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCervecera de Canarias wins seven World Beer Awards medalsCervecera de Canarias, maker of Tropical and Dorada, wins seven medals at the World Beer Awards 2026 for its Canarian beers. FUERTEVENTURA, TOURISMPájara plan scraps over 12,000 planned tourist bedsPájara's new master plan (southern Fuerteventura) would remove over 12,000 planned tourist beds and reclassify more than 1.2 million m² of developable land, p

Thursday 13 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMY€108m State Aid for Canary Firms: Tourism and TobaccoSpain approves around EUR 108.2m in Regional Incentives for 13 Canary business projects, with tourism and a tobacco factory taking the largest share. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands: nearly 10 new firms a day in AugustThe Canary Islands government touts nearly 10 new firms a day in August (306, +8.5%), but the latest INE data for June 2026 show a 13.4% fall in company creat FUERTEVENTURA, TRANSPORTFuerteventura Renews 250 Bus Stops, Adds SheltersThe Cabildo de Fuerteventura is improving over 250 transport infrastructures and has tendered 12 new bus shelters worth 137,298.12 euros. FUERTEVENTURA, HEALTHLa Lajita: New Specialist Care Centre for FuerteventuraThe SCS advances the future specialist care centre (CAE) in La Lajita, Pájara: around 16,300 m² with specialist clinics, dialysis and a day hospital for south LANZAROTE, WATERLanzarote: no trace of the €90m promised for waterIn 2023 the Cabildo de Lanzarote promised about €90m for water. Diario de Lanzarote says barely any of it has been executed, and the service is now under inte LAS PALMAS, TOURISMLPA Estación: 34 Experiences to Rediscover Las PalmasFrom 13 August 2026, LPA Estación offers 34 experiences to rediscover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Dates, categories and how to book. LAS PALMAS, CULTURELas Palmas Approves €2.4M in Grants for City CultureThe Junta de Gobierno of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria approves close to €2.4 million in grants for six of the city's cultural organisations.

Wednesday 12 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ASTRONOMYSolar Eclipse 2026: Where to Watch It in the CanariesOn 12 August 2026 the Canary Islands see a large partial solar eclipse, up to 77% covered. Best viewpoints, times and eye-safety advice. CANARY ISLANDS, AGRICULTUREPlátano de Canarias: market broken, only extra survivesFarm-gate prices below cost: per eldiario.es, only the extra grade of Plátano de Canarias survives, often at a loss. POSEI aid falls short. TENERIFE, CULTURETenerife: €750,000 for Cultural Projects 2026The Cabildo de Tenerife earmarks €750,000 in 2026 for enterprise-led cultural projects in audiovisual, design, literature, music and the performing arts. LAS PALMAS, SOCIETYTriana: shops and culture in the heart of Las PalmasTriana, the historic heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is losing traditional shops as big chains leave, per Atlántico Hoy. Culture weeks and protection ide

Tuesday 11 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanaries in Spain's 2027 State Ports Investment PlanPuertos del Estado plans EUR 1,567m nationwide for 2027, with Canary projects at Las Palmas, Puerto del Rosario and Granadilla. CANARY ISLANDS, HEALTHSCS to invest €9 million in Canary Islands health centresThe SCS is putting €8.95m into 69 actions to reinforce and modernise Canaries primary care. The figures, programmes and what they mean for residents. LAS PALMAS, ECONOMYJSV Invests €100M in the Canaries via Las PalmasJSV deepens its commitment to the Canaries: about €100 million, the new Green Sea Canarias subsidiary in Las Palmas and its own “Green” vessels. Per Atlántico LAS PALMAS, CARNIVALMusa: Image of Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027The winning poster for Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027 is titled Musa, created by Ernesto Santana and Nabil Concepción.

Monday 10 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDS, TOURISMCanary Islands: New Motorhome Decree ExplainedThe Canary Islands' new draft decree regulates motorhomes and campsites and ends wild camping. What changes, what's still allowed, and why campers welcome it. CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands fund 24 innovation projects with €5mThe Canary Islands multiply business-innovation funding 2.5-fold: €5m for 24 strategic projects, 85% from FEDER Canarias 2021-2027. ACIISI reports 203 applica CANARY ISLANDS, ECONOMYCanary Islands overhaul hotels: 8,000 rooms in playBetween new luxury builds and refurbishments, more than 8,000 rooms are in play, per Atlántico Hoy. What is being built and modernised — and what it means for CANARY ISLANDS, SOCIETYNine Canary Islands Towns Behind Half of Sea DischargesNine municipalities account for nearly half of the Canaries' 403 sea-discharge points, per Atlántico Hoy. The figures, causes and measures, explained. EL HIERRO, TOURISMEl Hierro joins the official Canary Islands travel portalTurismo de Canarias has integrated El Hierro's website into holaislascanarias.com to boost the island's visibility, with eleven languages and easier access to FUERTEVENTURA, ECONOMYNew Undersea Cable Boosts Fuerteventura's ConnectivityCanalink completes a fibre-optic branch linking Fuerteventura with Gran Canaria and Lanzarote — more capacity and resilience. LA PALMA, TOURISMLa Palma named Canary Islands Sustainable DestinationLa Palma has been named a Sustainable Destination at the Premios de Turismo Islas Canarias 2026. What the award is, who gives it and why the Isla Bonita won. LANZAROTE, ECONOMYLanzarote's Congress Centre: What Happened to the Project?Planned for years, never built: the history, the stall and the current status of Lanzarote's Palacio de Ferias y Congresos, and why the CEL now wants a roadma

Sunday 9 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Beaches: Only 33 of 350 Are AccessibleOnly a small number of roughly 350 bathing zones in the Canary Islands are truly adapted for people with reduced mobility. CANARY ISLANDSArt al Quadrat Reclaims LGBT Rights Erased Under FrancoArt al Quadrat will stage a collective act of historical reparation in Vegueta on 24 July using documents from the Franco era. LA PALMASleep in a Lighthouse in the Canary Islands: A Unique HotelFaro Punta Cumplida on La Palma is a restored lighthouse hotel where guests sleep inside a still-functioning maritime landmark. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Airport: The History of the Gando ChoiceBefore the runways and terminals, Gran Canaria Airport almost ended up elsewhere. The history of failed plans and a military landing at Gando. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria's New Institute to Run All Island MuseumsGran Canaria’s government is creating a body to manage all its public museums, preparing for the new Museum of Fine Arts in Vegueta. LA PALMA, EL HIERROLa Palma's New Las Indias Viewpoint: Landscape and ArtFuencaliente de La Palma unveils a new scenic and cultural viewpoint at Las Indias. Enjoy wide views over banana plantations, the Atlantic, and El Hierro. CANARY ISLANDSNew Cinema at El Muelle: Odeon Opens 3,000 m² ComplexCentro Comercial El Muelle in Las Palmas is getting its cinema back. Odeon Multicines is behind the project, promising a modern experience.

Saturday 8 August 2026

GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Apartments: Owners Report 24% Business DropApartment owners in southern Gran Canaria claim their business has dropped by around 24 percent due to a tightening legal framework. TENERIFEEmerging Canarian Art Explores Change at Phe GalleryA collective exhibition of emerging Canarian art opens on 7 August in Puerto de la Cruz. It offers a critical look at transforming the archipelago. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands GDP Grows 2.85%, Jobless Rate at Record LowCanary Islands GDP grew by 2.85% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, while registered unemployment fell to its lowest level in almost two decades. TENERIFEHarry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Spotted in TenerifeDaniel Radcliffe was seen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife at Farmacia Mencey. The pharmacy shared a photo, sparking playful Harry Potter jokes about buying potions. FUERTEVENTURABuggy Tour Fuerteventura: Off-Road Volcanic AdventureA guided buggy tour reaches Fuerteventura's volcanic interior, crossing lava fields and dune systems that rental cars cannot access. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Craft Fair 2026: 60 Artisans ReturnAround 60 artisans gather for ten days at the Maspalomas Lighthouse for the 19th Gran Canaria Summer South Craft Fair in August. TENERIFEPuerto de la Cruz Outpaces All Tenerife in June VisitorsPuerto de la Cruz added more travellers year-on-year in June than the whole of Tenerife gained as an island, according to new figures. CANARY ISLANDSSara Socas: Canarian Rapper Who Redefined FreestyleSara Socas, the voice from Tegueste, turned freestyle rap into a platform for feminism, identity, and a deep love for her island home.

Friday 7 August 2026

TENERIFETenerife Art Galleries Get 90,000 Euro Boost for 2026A new grant line from the island government aims to strengthen Tenerife's contemporary art scene and help galleries reach international markets. CANARY ISLANDSEfecto Pasillo Symphonic Concert in Las Palmas 2026Efecto Pasillo will play a symphonic concert with a full orchestra in Las Palmas on 18 October 2026 as a one-off charity event. FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura Book Fair 2026: Authors, ActivitiesThe 35th Feria del Libro takes place in Puerto del Rosario from 23 to 26 October with author chats and family activities. CANARY ISLANDSFestival Costa Norte 2026 in Moya: North Coast MusicFestival Costa Norte returns to El Altillo on 26 and 27 September 2026 with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere by the water. FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura Gets €60,000 for Scenic Lookouts, StargazingThe Canary Islands Government has allocated €60,000 to Fuerteventura for planning new viewpoints, a stargazing spot and lime industry heritage. FUERTEVENTURARIU Tres Islas Renovation in Corralejo Dunes ApprovedFuerteventura's environmental authority has authorised a comprehensive upgrade of the Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas in Corralejo. TENERIFETenerife Seeks Land for the Canaries' Largest Tech HubThe island is looking for more space to expand its science and technology park, as demand from innovative companies outpaces current capacity. TENERIFETomorrowland's Symphony of Unity: Exclusive Spanish ShowThe official Tomorrowland symphonic spectacle arrives at Tenerife's Recinto Ferial on 12 September 2026 for its only Spanish date. Tickets are on sale now. LA PALMALa Palma Tourism Reborn: Canaries' Biggest Occupancy JumpLa Palma hotel occupancy has made the biggest jump in the Canary Islands, outpacing other islands after the 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcano.

Thursday 6 August 2026

FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura Cancer Bunker Marks Four Years: 802 PatientsThe radiotherapy unit at the Hospital General de Fuerteventura has completed four years, delivering over 10,700 treatment sessions since June 2022. TENERIFEFree Beer Festival Tacoronte 2026: New Venue, MusicThe third edition of Tacoronte's beer festival takes place on 8 August with free entry, live music and a new venue for 2026. GRAN CANARIALPA BMusic Festival 2026: 13th Edition Hits Gran CanariaThe 13th LPA BMusic Festival brings four days of live music to Parque Litoral del Rincón, from electronica to metal and a family Sunday. LANZAROTEMarta González de Vega brings hit comedy to LanzaroteThe acclaimed Spanish comedy De Caperucita a loba en solo seis tíos comes to Auditorio Jameos del Agua on 8 August. Tickets from 25 € via EcoEntradas. LANZAROTELanzarote Local Market Returns to Playa Honda This AugustHiperDino brings its Mercadillo Canario back to the Playa Honda store in Lanzarote for two long weekends this August. TENERIFEVictor Suárez Haydée Signature Cheese Tenerife 2026Víctor Suárez is creating a goat and sheep's milk queso de autor at Haydée in Costa Adeje. It is expected on a tasting menu around October.

Wednesday 5 August 2026

LANZAROTE, FUERTEVENTURABaleària Launches Digital Boarding on Playa Blanca–CorralejoBaleària launches its Easy Pass digital boarding system on the Playa Blanca–Corralejo ferry route, letting residents board with a QR code. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Withdraws EV Grants from 342 BuyersThe Canary Islands government has withdrawn MOVES III electric car subsidies from 342 buyers who missed the justification deadline. GRAN CANARIADon Omar Concert Gran Canaria 2027: Date, Venue, TicketsDon Omar will perform in Gran Canaria on Saturday 24 July 2027 at the Anexo del Estadio de Gran Canaria in Las Palmas as part of his farewell tour. TENERIFEHilton Grand Vacations Opens Two Resorts in Costa AdejeTwo renovated resorts in Costa Adeje now welcome guests under the Hilton Grand Vacations flag, marking the brand's Tenerife debut. TENERIFETenerife Hotels Unite to Cut Water Use with Real-Time TechA new pilot project in Tenerife uses smart sensors and a live digital platform to help hotels cut water waste across all areas. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Colour Run Debuts to Support Children with CancerThe Servatur Rainbow Family Maspalomas debuts on 15 August at Parque Europeo, raising funds for local children with cancer and their families. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Tardeo a lo Bestia 2026: Water Party and MusicTardeo a lo Bestia takes over Campo 1 Maspalomas on 14 August 2026 with live concerts, DJs, a water party and food trucks. TENERIFEFree Guided Walks in La Laguna: History, Sea and NatureThree free guided walks in La Laguna this August and September cover coastal paths, natural pools, hamlets and UNESCO heritage.

Tuesday 4 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: Fewer Tourists, Same RevenueVisitor numbers are dipping in 2026, but total tourism spending remains at record levels. We break down the data behind the shift to quality over quantity. CANARY ISLANDSLas Teresitas Beach Kiosks Tender: 8 ChiringuitosSanta Cruz launches a public tender for 8 beach kiosks and sunbed areas on Playa de Las Teresitas. Here's what the new concessions mean for your beach day. FUERTEVENTURAFirst Decathlon Store in Fuerteventura Opens August 2026Decathlon opens its first Fuerteventura store in Puerto del Rosario in August 2026, bringing a city-format shop to the island. GRAN CANARIASan Lorenzo Fiestas 2026 Gran Canaria: Full ProgrammeThe San Lorenzo barrio celebrates its patron saint with a programme of tradition, street parties and fireworks in Gran Canaria. LA PALMAFURA World La Palma 2026: Los Llanos Hybrid Fitness RaceOver 600 athletes competed at FURA World La Palma 2026, a hybrid fitness race through the streets of Los Llanos de Aridane. TENERIFEWind and Waves Festival El Médano 2026: Windsurf ActionPlaya de El Cabezo hosts the 12th Wind & Waves Festival with PWA World Championship heats, a Spanish Open and a foil challenge.

Monday 3 August 2026

GRAN CANARIAArt Blu Project: Radisson Blu Turns Hotel into GalleryThe Radisson Blu Resort in southern Gran Canaria is filling its public spaces with rotating exhibitions of Canarian art. GRAN CANARIAFiesta de la Rama 2026 in Agaete: Dates and TipsOn 4 August 2026, the famous Fiesta de la Rama takes place in Agaete, Gran Canaria. All info on the programme, history and practical tips for the big day. TENERIFE, LA PALMAClimate Refuge Hotels: Ashotel Canary Islands NetworkAshotel launches a network of climate refuge hotels in Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Cooled spaces and free water during official heat alerts. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Industry Loses About 8,000 Jobs – WhyThe Canary Islands have lost roughly 8,000 industrial jobs, according to an analysis by Espiral 21. A structural warning for the economy. LANZAROTELa Mareta: Secrets of Lanzarote's Royal ResidenceLa Mareta in Costa Teguise is a royal gift, designed by a famous artist, and now the summer hideaway for Spain's prime minister. TENERIFETenerife's La Esperanza Pilgrimage Turns 50The Romería de La Esperanza marks its golden anniversary on 2 August 2026 with a late-afternoon schedule and a live broadcast. CANARY ISLANDSSix Dance Shows at Teatro Pérez Galdós from SeptemberTeatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas hosts six dance productions from September to November 2026, from flamenco to contemporary work.

Sunday 2 August 2026

GRAN CANARIAJuan Ramírez Said: Tejeda-Rooted Tech Boss of Gran CanariaJuan Ramírez Said leads a business circle and tech group, with family roots in Tejeda. A portrait of a Canarian entrepreneur. CANARY ISLANDSAnimal Welfare Law: Bars Banning Dogs Must Show a SignSpain's animal welfare law now requires bars and restaurants that ban dogs to display a distinctive sign visible from the street. CANARY ISLANDSPedri’s Business Side: The Canarian Star’s Property EmpireFrom a convent in Tegueste to a Madrid hotel: how FC Barcelona’s Pedri is quietly building a real estate portfolio through his company Pedrineta S.L. TENERIFETasca Silbo Gomero: Michelin Bib Gourmand in La LagunaTasca Silbo Gomero in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, run by chef Braulio Simancas, holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for island cooking.

Saturday 1 August 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands will be on new euro banknotes, ECB confirmsThe ECB confirms the Canary Islands and other outermost regions will be included on the new euro banknotes' redesigned map. FUERTEVENTURACondor Adds New Direct Flights from Münster to FuerteventuraCondor is launching a direct route from Münster/Osnabrück Airport to Fuerteventura from May 2027, operating twice a week. FUERTEVENTURALobos Islet Access Rules 2026: Permits, Quotas and TipsThe Cabildo de Fuerteventura is tightening enforcement of visitor permits for Islote de Lobos. Plan ahead for your four-hour visit. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Food Guide: 8 Islands, 8 Restaurants to SavorA new feature hand-picks a single restaurant on each of the eight Canary Islands, promising one unforgettable meal per island. TENERIFEReggae Can Festival 2026 in La Laguna: Free Seaside ReggaeThe 12th Reggae Can Festival brings free open-air reggae to Punta del Hidalgo and Bajamar from 6-8 August 2026. Line-up, dates and all you need to know. TENERIFETenerife August 2026: Three Big Open-Air ConcertsThree large open-air concerts take place in early August 2026 across Santa Cruz and La Laguna on Tenerife, with global music stars. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Inter-Island Flights Up to 9.5% PricierMaximum fares on most Canary Islands inter-island routes rise from 1 August 2026, with resident discounts cushioning the impact.

Friday 31 July 2026

TENERIFETenerife South Airport Transformation: €512M Tender LaunchedAena has launched a €512 million tender for core construction works to remodel Tenerife South Airport while it remains fully operational. CANARY ISLANDSExtreme UV Warning in the Canary Islands Until 3 AugustHealth authorities warn of extreme ultraviolet radiation across the Canary Islands until 3 August. Practical tips for safe sun protection during the heatwave. FUERTEVENTURACorralejo & El Cotillo: 507 Homes Get a €14M RenovationA residential rehabilitation programme will upgrade 507 homes in the historic centres of Corralejo and El Cotillo, backed by European NextGeneration funds. GRAN CANARIADavid Silva Beach Club Gran Canaria: El Perchel ArguineguínEl Perchel Beach Club in Arguineguín offers a seafront infinity pool, a family water park and two restaurants, co-owned by Gran Canaria's football icon. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Summer 2026: Most Searched DestinationsA new ranking reveals which Canary Islands destinations are capturing the most attention for summer 2026, spanning a remarkable price range. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria's First Vertical Agrivoltaic Plant LaunchesA pioneering 25 kW experimental plant combining solar panels with agriculture has started operating in south-east Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIAVeneguera Beach Access Reopens on Gran CanariaThe rough track down to Playa de Veneguera is open again, restoring access to one of Gran Canaria's last truly untouched shores.

Thursday 30 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Public Sector Hits Record 8.87The ITCanarias transparency index reached an average of 8.87 out of 10 for the 2025 evaluation period, the strongest result ever recorded. CANARY ISLANDSCelgán Returns: Historic Canarian Dairy Brand BoughtThe historic Canarian dairy brand Celgán has been acquired with the goal of bringing its yogurts and desserts back to the islands. LANZAROTEFree Open-Air Cinema in Famara, Teguise This WeekThe travelling summer cinema stops in Caleta de Famara, Teguise, on 31 July and 1 August 2026. Free entry, popcorn, and films starting at 21:00. GRAN CANARIAHALMA Gran Canaria: José Luis Espino's Most Personal VenueMichelin-starred chef José Luis Espino is opening his personal project HALMA on calle Joaquín Costa in Gran Canaria at the end of August. GRAN CANARIALas Palmas shifts tourism model from beach volume to urbanLas Palmas de Gran Canaria reorients its tourism strategy toward culture, gastronomy and city experiences. Find out what changes for your city break. CANARY ISLANDSBeach Office Canary Islands: A Realistic Guide for DigitalWorking from the beach in the Canary Islands involves glare, salt and patchy Wi-Fi. A shaded terrace with a sea view works better. TENERIFETenerife Launches 30 Aquatic Rescue Drones for Its CoastTenerife is introducing a fleet of 30 aquatic rescue drones to reinforce safety across its coastline and reach swimmers in difficulty quickly. LA PALMATMT Telescope La Palma: Spain and EIB Propose €1 BillionSpain and the EIB propose up to one billion euros to bring the Thirty Meter Telescope to the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.

Wednesday 29 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands employment drops by 25,100 in Q2, the biggestThe Canary Islands lost 25,100 jobs between April and June, the largest drop of any Spanish region, though annual trend stays positive. LA GOMERALa Gomera Documentary Wins Best International Film in TexasThe documentary La Gomera. Isla interior, produced by Turismo de Canarias, has won Best International Feature Film at the Panther City Film Festival in Texas. TENERIFEHighest Ice-Cream Shop in Spain: 12 New Flavours at TeideSpain's highest ice-cream shop at Volcano Teide has launched a new artisan collection with 12 flavours from the Canary Islands. CANARY ISLANDSHiperDino invests 9 million euros to boost Express storesHiperDino is investing 9 million euros to modernise its Express convenience stores and open new ones across the Canary Islands. CANARY ISLANDSLas Palmas Port: €45.3M Green Light for New Cargo DockSpain has authorised a €45.3M tender for a new cargo dock at the Port of La Luz in Las Palmas, adding over 330 metres of berthing line. TENERIFETegueste Tenerife: Authentic Rural Escape from the CrowdsDiscover Tegueste, Tenerife's green inland secret. A guide to vineyards, historic streets, the famous Romería de San Marcos, and hiking trails into Anaga.

Tuesday 28 July 2026

FUERTEVENTURAAarón Sevilla Afro House Night at La Carpa 2026Mexican DJ Aarón Sevilla brings his Afro House sound to La Carpa 2026 on 28 July. All you need to know about the beach party in Sotavento, Fuerteventura. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Walking Festival 2026: Four Guided RoutesDiscover the Gran Canaria Walking Festival from 15 to 18 October 2026. Four guided day hikes from volcanic summits to green ravines. Registration is now open. TENERIFEDouble-Decker Buses Arrive in Puerto de la Cruz and IcodTITSA introduces its first double-decker buses on two northern Tenerife routes from Tuesday, promising more seats on the TF-5. LANZAROTEJuan Luis Guerra Concert Lanzarote 2026: A Magical NightJuan Luis Guerra brought merengue and bachata to Arrecife, turning the Lava Live Festival into a celebration under the stars.

Monday 27 July 2026

GRAN CANARIACanarian Hotel Aloe Emira Creates Jobs and DevelopmentA Gran Canaria hotel chain has opened a business hotel in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The private venture is creating local employment. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFECanary Islands Neighbourhoods with Over 27% UnemploymentSome urban neighbourhoods in Tenerife and Gran Canaria have registered unemployment above 27% despite record island-wide employment figures. GRAN CANARIACanarian startup Bioreplica revolutionises spine surgeryA Las Palmas de Gran Canaria startup has developed a patented vertebral prosthesis designed to distribute loads more naturally. TENERIFECaixaBank and FEPECO Renew Alliance to Boost ConstructionCaixaBank and FEPECO have renewed their pact to support Tenerife's construction sector with preferential financing for firms and developers. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Crypto Tax 2026: What Changes for HoldersFrom 2026, exchanges must automatically report crypto balances and transactions to tax authorities, affecting Canary Islands holders. TENERIFEMilitary Jets and Drones Over Tenerife: Why the RoarFighter jets, military helicopters and drones over Tenerife are part of scheduled routine training and wildfire-prevention operations. GRAN CANARIACulinary Hotel Awards 2026 Gran Canaria Gala on 13 OctoberThe second Culinary Hotel Awards Canarias gala will be held on Gran Canaria on 13 October, celebrating island hotel gastronomy. CANARY ISLANDSThe Protestant Traders Who Ran 16th-Century CanariasIn the 1500s, foreign merchants in the Canary Islands traded sugar and wine while hiding their Protestant faith from the Inquisition. LA PALMASmart Cameras to Guard La Palma Marine ReserveSpain's fisheries ministry will install intelligent cameras to combat poaching in La Palma's marine reserve, which stretches 13 kilometres.

Sunday 26 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Theatre Company Triumphs at Almagro FestivalA theatre company from the Canary Islands has caused a sensation at the 49th Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Almagro. LA GOMERALa Gomera Seeks Heritage Status for 1488 Rebellion CaveLa Gomera seeks to declare the Cueva de Guahedum a Bien de Interés Cultural. The site is linked to the 1488 rebellion and Hernán Peraza. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Octopus Farm Falters After Lapse ProceedingThe plan for the world's first commercial octopus farm at the Port of Las Palmas has been definitively shelved after withdrawal. CANARY ISLANDS12 Must-Read Books by Canarian Authors for Summer 2026Discover nine standout books by Canarian authors for your summer reading list, from irreverent novels to intimate poetry and sharp short stories. LA PALMALa Palma Pride 2026: Tazacorte’s Orgullo Chiquito returnsTazacorte on La Palma hosts Orgullo Chiquito this July, with a march, a literary award ceremony and open-air music headlined by Melömana. GRAN CANARIAFree Japanese Film Week in Gran Canaria: Kiyoshi KurosawaFree Japanese film week at Casa de Colón in Gran Canaria features five evenings with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Entry is free. GRAN CANARIALargest Asian Supermarket in the Canary Islands OpensSuko Cash & Carry has opened in Telde, Gran Canaria, as the largest Asian supermarket in the Canary Islands. It stocks authentic Eastern cuisine products. TENERIFETenerife Bets on Quality Tourism and a Diverse EconomyTenerife shifts from mass tourism to a quality model focused on sustainability, higher visitor spending, and economic diversification into tech and film.

Saturday 25 July 2026

GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Cement Plant: Tourism vs Industry ClashThe CEISA cement plant in southern Gran Canaria supplies essential materials, but its location near tourist areas raises questions. FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura and Cantabria Team Up for Joint Tourism PushFuerteventura and Cantabria have agreed to work together on joint tourism promotion and explore a direct air connection. FUERTEVENTURAZEL Fuerteventura: Rafa Nadal's First Canary HotelZEL Fuerteventura, Rafa Nadal's first Canary hotel with Meliá, opens directly on Playa de Sotavento with access to world-class wind sports. TENERIFETeno Rural Park Tenerife: Access Rules for Weather AlertsTenerife's island government is getting serious about safety in the Teno mountains. Recreational vehicles will be turned away during alerts. TENERIFEPilgrimage to Candelaria 2026: Tenerife's Patron FeastThe great pilgrimage to the Virgin of Candelaria on 14 and 15 August fills Tenerife's night paths with lanterns heading for the sea. TENERIFETenerife: PLOCAN Drives AI and Blue Economy GrowthPLOCAN has landed in Tenerife's Parque Científico with a €6.3 million project package, turning the island into a living laboratory for AI. GRAN CANARIAQuevedo reveals the secret to a global hit like Al golpitoQuevedo from Gran Canaria explains how his biggest songs are born from a personal place, building melodies that feel true to listeners.

Friday 24 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Lead Spain in Regional Investment AidThe Canary Islands lead Spain in regional investment incentives, mobilising around 100 million euros and creating roughly 400 jobs. TENERIFEPremium Cinema Tenerife: Cines Price Prime in Santa CruzCines Price Prime brings reclining seats and gourmet food to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. All about the new premium cinema, ticket prices and location. CANARY ISLANDSSilent Travel in the Canary Islands 2026 – Your GuideDiscover silent travel in the Canary Islands: a slow, low-stimulus escape from mass tourism. Explore quiet rural parks, dark skies, and wellness retreats. TENERIFESummer Pop Tenerife 2026: Leire Martínez, Lucho RKSummer Pop Tenerife 2026 debuts on 13 September at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz with Spanish pop and urban acts. Tickets start around 45 euros.

Thursday 23 July 2026

TENERIFEAlisios Dron: Drone Pilot Training Grows in the CanariesAlisios Dron in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is training a new generation of drone pilots for tourism, energy and emergency services. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Unveils 3 Tools to Fight UnemploymentThe Cabildo de Gran Canaria has presented a three-pronged strategy to tackle unemployment, headlined by a new artificial intelligence platform. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Business Confidence: South Feels SqueezeHeadline figures suggest business confidence on Gran Canaria is holding steady, but the southern tourism engine faces structural fatigue. LANZAROTELanzarote Events 23-29 July 2026: Music, Markets and LavaLanzarote events from 23 to 29 July 2026 include Lava Live Fest, a gourmet dinner with live music and a Sunday market stroll. TENERIFE, LANZAROTECanary Film Las Islas Afortunadas Premieres at TorontoThe feature film 'Las Islas Afortunadas', shot on La Graciosa, Lanzarote and Tenerife, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. TENERIFEAkira Back Chef Battle: Tenerife vs. FlorenceThe Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama stages a Japanese fine-dining duel between its Akira Back team and the sister restaurant in Florence. TENERIFEFrench VFX Studio STIM Opens in Tenerife Animation HubFrench 3D animation and VFX studio STIM is setting up a production centre in Tenerife, aiming to hire around 60 people by end of 2026. GRAN CANARIATemudas Fest 30th Edition Opens with Spanish National BalletTemudas Fest marks its 30th edition from 17 to 27 September 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, opening with the Spanish National Ballet. TENERIFETenerife Phe Festival 2026: Fat Dog, Ibibio Sound MachinePhe Festival returns to the Explanada del Muelle in Puerto de la Cruz on 4 and 5 September 2026 with post-punk, afrobeat and indie acts. GRAN CANARIAMesa y López Hits 300M, Leads Canary Urban CommerceZona Mesa y López in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria reports 300 million euros in turnover and leads urban commerce in the Canary Islands.

Wednesday 22 July 2026

GRAN CANARIACaixaBank and AIDER Back Four Rural Women EntrepreneursCaixaBank and AIDER Gran Canaria have recognised four entrepreneurial initiatives led by women in the island's rural interior. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands School Dropout Rate Rises to 15.9% in 2025The early school leaving rate in the Canary Islands has risen to 15.9%, the second-highest in Spain, reversing years of progress. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Unified Bus Pass Pilot Starts December 2026A single archipelago-wide bus pass is planned to pilot from December 2026, ending island-by-island ticket silos in the Canaries. CANARY ISLANDSHealthy Eating at the Beach Bar: Your Canary Islands GuideYes, you can eat well at a chiringuito. Discover how to choose grilled fish, fresh salads, and gazpacho for a balanced meal by the sea in the Canary Islands. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria World Cup Stadium Re-tender Set for AugustThe Estadio de Gran Canaria reform stalled after the first tender closed without offers. Authorities plan a relaunch in August for the 2030 World Cup. GRAN CANARIAClassical Music in Teror Convent: A Unique FestivalDiscover the magic of classical music in the historic Convent of Las Dominicas in Teror. Opera, chamber music, and lyrical performances in a unique setting. GRAN CANARIAGáldar Drone Spectacle 2026: Light Over the Old TownA drone show returns to Gáldar in July as part of the Fiestas Mayores de Santiago, lighting up the sky over the old town. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Accessible Beaches 2026 – Barrier-Free GuideA practical guide to accessible beaches on Gran Canaria for visitors with reduced mobility, covering ramps, walkways and available services. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Urban Fest 2026: J Álvarez and Huey DunbarLocal radio buzz points to J Álvarez and Huey Dunbar as potential headliners for Gran Canaria Urban Fest, though organisers remain quiet. CANARY ISLANDSGuía's Fiestas de la Virgen: 2,000 Plants Adorn Old TownSanta María de Guía prepares its historic centre for the Fiestas de la Virgen with over 2,000 new plants ahead of the August events. CANARY ISLANDSEl Tablero Park Reopens Thursday with Sports, Play and KioskThe Multifunctional Park of El Tablero reopens on Thursday after a long closure, with a completely overhauled 9,000-square-metre space. GRAN CANARIAMichelin Star Nights Gran Canaria 2026: chefs, datesThree Michelin-starred Madrid chefs bring their signature cuisine to Maspalomas Golf this summer. Discover the exclusive Star Nights by Mahou and Lopesan. TENERIFEAgua y Sal: Fresh Seafood in Tajao and Playa San JuanTaberna Marinera Agua y Sal serves fresh seafood at two locations on Tenerife's south coast, in Tajao and Playa San Juan.

Tuesday 21 July 2026

LANZAROTEArrecife Cruise Record 2026: 403,000 Passengers, Port PushArrecife has set a new cruise passenger record in early 2026, with 403,000 passengers and plans for further port upgrades. TENERIFEBurger Fest Canarias 2026 in La Laguna: Free Entry, 25+Burger Fest Canarias returns to Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna from 23 to 26 July 2026 with gourmet burgers, live music and free entry. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup 2026: World’s Best RidersThe Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup runs from 20 to 25 July 2026 at Playa de El Burrero in Ingenio, with free viewing from the sand. GRAN CANARIAFirgas San Roque 2026: Programme, Romería and FireworksFirgas hosts its San Roque patron saint fiestas from late July through mid-August, with tradition, music and village spirit. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Golf Trophy 2026: Island presents coursesThe Italian final of Gran Canaria's amateur golf circuit took place at Castel Gandolfo, promoting the island's winter golf offer. FUERTEVENTURAInternational Ocean Film Tour 2026 brings adventureThe International Ocean Film Tour returns to the Canary Islands with Volume 12, stopping in Corralejo on 12 July 2026 with five films. CANARY ISLANDSSpain's New Smoking Ban Draft: What It Means for BeachesA new draft law in the Spanish parliament could change where smoking is allowed on beaches and terraces. Here are the facts for the Canary Islands. LANZAROTELanzarote Devils in Texas: Diabletes Costume Joins the AlamoA traditional Diabletes de Teguise costume from Lanzarote is being donated to the Alamo Museum in San Antonio, Texas. CANARY ISLANDSLPA Estación 2026: Culture and Heritage FestivalFrom 13 to 23 August, LPA Estación packs 34 experiences into its ninth edition, opening rooftops, museums and hidden corners of Las Palmas. TENERIFE360-Degree Viewpoint in Tenerife: A Must-See This SummerThe Mirador del Parque del Drago in Icod de los Vinos offers views of a volcano, forest, historic town and the Atlantic. CANARY ISLANDSNew Café-Kiosk Reopens in Las Palmas' Parque RomanoA new café-kiosk with a sunny terrace is preparing to open in Las Palmas' Parque Romano, bringing daily life back to the heart of the park. CANARY ISLANDSSara Carbonero's Canary Islands Refuge: Volcanic BeachesSara Carbonero has found her personal paradise on a tiny island with sandy streets, no asphalt, and a rhythm dictated by the tides. CANARY ISLANDSSarah-Quita Offringa wins 18th Freestyle World TitleSarah-Quita Offringa fought back through the double elimination at Playa Sotavento to claim her 18th women's Freestyle world crown. FUERTEVENTURATetir, Fuerteventura: Northern Hemisphere's Earliest HarvestIn the flood-fed fields of Tetir, Fuerteventura, winemakers are picking the first grapes of the year, possibly the earliest harvest in the north. LA GOMERALa Gomera Fashion Magic 2026: Free Catwalk in Valle Gran ReyA 30-metre catwalk by the pier in Puerto de Vueltas hosts the second La Gomera, Moda y Magia on 25 July. Over fifteen designers show their work.

Monday 20 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBest apps to save money on your Canary Islands holidayDiscover the best apps and local tricks to save money on your Canary Islands holiday. From cheap flights to daily budget trackers, plan a smarter trip. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Young Homebuyer Grant 2026: 11,000 Euro AidThe Canary Islands offered first-time buyers a direct grant of up to 11,000 euros. The 2026 application window has now closed. FUERTEVENTURACanarias–Cádiz Ferry 2026: Fuerteventura Route at RiskThe weekly Cádiz to Puerto del Rosario ferry is set to end in late June, leaving Fuerteventura without a mainland sea link. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: 2nd Highest Mortgage Rise in SpainFresh data shows the Canary Islands trailing only Navarra in mortgage growth, while average loan amounts climb steadily across the archipelago. GRAN CANARIAFree Open-Air Cinema by the Sea in Gran Canaria 2026The free 'Vamos de Cine' open-air cinema season returns to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Films are shown by the sea on summer evenings. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Beach Closures 2026: Where It Is Safe to SwimBeach closures in the Canary Islands in 2026 are highly localised, with many swimming spots remaining safe and pristine. FUERTEVENTURACorralejo Traditional Fishing Legacy Talk at Muelle ChicoA free seaside heritage talk brings Corralejo's fishing past to life at Muelle Chico. Stories, memories and local culture on 19 July 2026. LA PALMAGreen-White Fireball over La Palma Captured by GrantecanA green-and-white bolide streaked across the Canary Islands sky on a Friday night, recorded by the Gran Telescopio Canarias. TENERIFESanta Cruz Bus Record: 8.8 Million Passengers in First HalfSanta Cruz de Tenerife's green guaguas set a record with 8.8 million passengers in six months. A look at the numbers and reasons. EL HIERROHeroFest La Frontera 2026: Free Festival Line-Up and DatesHeroFest returns to La Frontera this September for its ninth edition, completely free of charge. Alternative music meets El Hierro's landscapes. TENERIFEJC Reyes La Trend Festival Tenerife 2026: Date, TicketsJC Reyes headlining La Trend Festival Tenerife on 4 September 2026 at Parking Palmetum, Santa Cruz. Urban music, local DJs, Bono Cultural accepted. All info. FUERTEVENTURALennart Neubauer Fuerteventura 2026: Windsurf Title WinLennart Neubauer won the windsurf title at Playa de Sotavento in Fuerteventura, edging out the reigning world champion by the slimmest margin. GRAN CANARIALeon y Castillo Galdos Friendship Exhibition Telde 2026A new exhibition in Telde traces nearly six decades of letters, politics and literature shared between two influential Gran Canarian figures. GRAN CANARIALomo Magullo Water Festival 2026: Traída del Agua in TeldeThe Traída del Agua in Lomo Magullo, Telde, turns the memory of water scarcity into a joyful water fight during the Fiestas de Las Nieves. TENERIFEPedri and Plátano de Canarias: a Tenerife Star's DreamPedri, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder from Tegueste, shares the spotlight with Plátano de Canarias in a new partnership. GRAN CANARIASan Agustin Beach Gran Canaria Ariadne Artiles Secret SpotDiscover San Agustin, the little-known Gran Canaria beach where supermodel Ariadne Artiles spent her childhood summers and still returns to today. LA PALMALa Palma Beach Upgrade: Santa Cruz Renews Its SeafrontSanta Cruz de La Palma is finishing a project to equip its urban beach on the Avenida Marítima with sun loungers and sports courts.

Sunday 19 July 2026

TENERIFECarolina Marín in Tenerife: charmed by San Benito romeríaOlympic champion Carolina Marin experienced the Romería Regional de San Benito Abad in La Laguna, Tenerife. She thanked locals for making her feel so loved. TENERIFEPuerto de la Cruz Cheapest Canary Beach Rental Summer 2026A new report names Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife as the most affordable spot in the Canary Islands for a summer beach rental. GRAN CANARIAEurowings Berlin Flights to Gran Canaria Winter 2026 BoostEurowings is expanding its Berlin presence, meaning more flights to Gran Canaria this winter in response to high demand. TENERIFELa Tejita Tenerife: the wild beach Nathy Peluso lovesNathy Peluso shared a video from La Tejita in Tenerife after her Santa Cruz show fell through, drawing attention to this wild stretch of sand. GRAN CANARIAGáldar Romería 2026: Guide to the Big Offering to SantiagoThe Romería-Ofrenda in Gáldar is the heart of the town's July festivities and one of the most spectacular pilgrimages on the island. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands beaches The Sun says to avoid in 2026The Sun has named several coastal spots in the Canary Islands that tourists should avoid this summer, based on a Spanish environmental report.

Saturday 18 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: Spain's 3rd-lowest state investmentThe Canary Islands received around 101 euros per inhabitant in state investment in 2024, the third-lowest figure in Spain. GRAN CANARIAHotel Santa Catalina Gran Canaria: Churchill and PeckDiscover the Hotel Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, the oldest hotel in the Canary Islands where Winston Churchill smoked and Gregory Peck hid during Moby Dick. FUERTEVENTURALa Carpa 2026: Fuerteventura's 17-day summer festivalEverything you need to know about La Carpa 2026, the longest summer festival in the Canary Islands. 17 days of music on Playa de Sotavento from 16 July. GRAN CANARIAMUBEA Gran Canaria: New Fine Arts Museum Opening Late 2026The Museo de Bellas Artes de Gran Canaria is taking shape in Vegueta and plans to welcome its first visitors by the end of 2026.

Friday 17 July 2026

LANZAROTE52 Super Series Lanzarote 2026: Marina Rubicon Sailing DebutThe 52 Super Series debuts in Lanzarote from 20 to 25 July 2026 at Marina Rubicón, bringing grand prix monohull racing to the island. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Average Rent Hits 1154 Euros and Keeps RisingThe average monthly rent in the Canary Islands has settled around 1,154 euros, placing the archipelago among Spain's most expensive regions. TENERIFEArico Tenerife: Canary Islands' largest battery now liveThe largest operational battery storage system for renewable energy in the Canary Islands is now running in Arico, Tenerife. CANARY ISLANDSMoya Wine Archaeology Exhibition Opens at Casa de la CulturaAn exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura in Moya reveals the secrets of traditional wine presses carved into volcanic rock. CANARY ISLANDSBochinche Los Jamones: a Las Palmas classic tascaBochinche Los Jamones is a classic tasca in La Isleta, Las Palmas, serving soulful Canarian cooking since 1960 in a timeless setting. CANARY ISLANDSCanarias Jazz and Más 2026: 59 concerts across all 8 islandsThe 35th edition of the International Canarias Jazz & Más Festival runs from 3 to 25 July 2026 with 59 concerts across all 8 islands. CANARY ISLANDSWorld Cup Final 2026 Canary Islands: Where to Watch SpainSpain faces Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday 19 July. Here is where to watch the match across the Canary Islands. TENERIFE, EL HIERROEl Hierro MRI 2026: First Scanner Saves Trips to TenerifeThe Hospital Insular Nuestra Señora de los Reyes in Valverde is getting El Hierro's first MRI scanner, ending trips to Tenerife for scans. FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura Hotels Record Prices as Occupancy StabilisesHotel and apartment prices on Fuerteventura are at or near all-time highs while occupancy stabilises, showing a shift from volume to value. LANZAROTETapa Orgullosa Lanzarote 2026: Arrecife’s inclusive foodArrecife hosts La Tapa Orgullosa from 1–30 August 2026. Taste diversity-inspired tapas, vote via QR and support LGTBI+ visibility in Lanzarote’s capital. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Aboriginal Heritage 50 Years of ProtectionGran Canaria has spent 50 years fighting to protect the extraordinary legacy of its first islanders, from painted caves to sacred mountains. TENERIFEQuirino Lab Tenerife 2026: Animation Executive SeminarTwenty executive producers from the Ibero-American world will gather at Lago Martiánez in October for the Quirino Lab animation seminar. TENERIFERomerias and Baile de Magos Tenerife Weekend Guide July 2026This weekend Tenerife hosts a Baile de Magos in Candelaria and the Romería de Aguamansa in La Orotava. Tips on dress code, food and free entry. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands sea temperature record 25.78 °C October 2024The sea around the Canary Islands reached a daily mean of 25.78 °C in October 2024, the warmest since measurements began. CANARY ISLANDSVirginie Dembelé Free Concert Parque Doramas WOMEX 2026Malian star Virginie Dembelé plays a free open-air concert at Parque Doramas in Las Palmas on 4 August 2026, kicking off the road to WOMEX 2026.

Thursday 16 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBinter Summer 2026: More Canaries-Madeira FlightsBinter expands its summer 2026 program between the Canary Islands and Madeira. More seats, multiple island connections, and a growing Atlantic network await. LANZAROTEBuchito de Café San Bartolomé Lanzarote 2026 Community SpaceBuchito de Café in San Bartolomé is not a commercial café but a municipal community space for women. Discover the workshops, health talks and events. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Terrace Curfew: 22:00 Closure Hits Las PalmasTerraces in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Joaquin Costa area must close at 22:00 by court order. The hospitality sector warns of a blow to nightlife and jobs. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Transport Prices Surge 8.3% in June 2026Transport costs in the Canary Islands soared by 8.3% in June compared to last year, pushing overall inflation above the Spanish average. TENERIFEFAGATE 2026 Tenerife: Livestock Fair Returns to La LagunaFrom 15 to 19 July 2026, the fourth Feria Agroganadera de Tenerife brings over 100 activities, livestock shows, and local food to La Laguna. LANZAROTEFestival of Humor Jameos Lanzarote 2026-2027 Comedy Line-UpThe International Festival of Humor Jameos returns to the Auditorio Jameos del Agua from July 2026 to January 2027 with stand-up, monologues and theatre. TENERIFEFIMUCITÉ 20 Tenerife 2026: Film Music Festival GuideThe Tenerife International Film Music Festival returns to Santa Cruz from 3 to 19 July 2026, marking its 20th anniversary. TENERIFEGran Hotel Taoro Tenerife luxury hotel Don Omar ChayanneDiscover Gran Hotel Taoro, the historic 5-star hillside retreat above Puerto de la Cruz linked to Don Omar and Chayanne during Tenerife Cook Music Fest 2026. CANARY ISLANDSMejor Queso Canarias 2026: La Gloria's gofio goat cheeseA raw-milk semi-cured goat cheese finished with toasted gofio from La Gloria is the official Best Cheese of the Canary Islands 2026. LANZAROTEVictor musical Jameos del Agua Lanzarote 2026 ticketsThe new musical Victor premiered in the volcanic auditorium at Jameos del Agua on 10-11 July 2026. All about the show, tickets and the unique venue. TENERIFEPunta del Hidalgo Camping Tenerife: Year-Round Seaside StaysCamping Punta del Hidalgo on Tenerife is now open every day of the year with upgraded facilities and online booking by the Atlantic coast. TENERIFETLP Tenerife 2026 Summer-Con: K-Pop fever hits Santa CruzTLP Tenerife's Summer-Con returns to Santa Cruz for its 20th edition with K-Pop, gaming and digital culture over five days. TENERIFETLP Tenerife 2026: IAC brings eclipse trio to the main stageThe IAC brings its eclipse trio roundtable to the TLP Tenerife main stage at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz in July 2026. GRAN CANARIAUB40 Gran Canaria Concert 2026: Tickets and HitsUB40 play the Gran Canaria Arena in Las Palmas on 31 July 2026. Expect a night of reggae-pop classics such as Red Red Wine and Kingston Town.

Wednesday 15 July 2026

GRAN CANARIAArucas Free Open-Air Cinema 2026 at El Puertillo BeachArucas hosts six free open-air cinema screenings at Playa de El Puertillo as part of its 2026 'Un Verano de Cine' cycle. GRAN CANARIA, FUERTEVENTURACalima and 34°C Heat Arrive in the Canary Islands This JulyA mass of hot, dust-laden air from Africa is settling over the archipelago, pushing thermometers up to around 35°C in Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries inflation June 2026: 3.4 percent explainedInflation in the Canary Islands reached 3.4% in June, slightly above Spain's 3.2%, driven by electricity, housing and food costs. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Blackout Risk: What You Need to Know in 2026The Canary Islands' electricity system is officially classified as fragile, with ageing power plants and growing demand straining the grid. TENERIFECasa del Vino Tenerife wins Repsol Solete 2026 in El SauzalLa Casa del Vino in El Sauzal, Tenerife, has been awarded a Repsol Solete for 2026. The 17th-century hacienda celebrates island wine culture. EL HIERROEl Hierro Stargazing: New Julan Astronomy Park Opens 2026El Hierro opens a unique astronomy park in El Julan with a visitor centre and remote robotic observatory under some of Europe's darkest skies. TENERIFEEólica Festival Tenerife 2026: Sama Abdulhadi joins line-upThe Eólica Festival returns to Tenerife on 16 and 17 October 2026. Sama Abdulhadi joins the line-up. All info on dates, venue, tickets and confirmed artists. GRAN CANARIAAntonio Padrón and the Pioneers of Abstraction, GáldarThe Casa-Museo Antonio Padrón in Gáldar pairs Canarian indigenism with Carmen Arozena's abstract painting. Entry is free. CANARY ISLANDSFiestas del Carmen in La Isleta 2026: the big weekLa Isleta marks mid-July with the Fiestas del Carmen: sea procession on 19 July, La Aurora and Romería-Ofrenda. A free fishermen-quarter fiesta in Las Palmas. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Bike Week 2026: 38th Edition with New RoutesFrom 29 November to 6 December 2026, the island becomes a cycling paradise. Discover the 7 stages, from Pico de las Nieves to Maspalomas, for all levels. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup 2026: All Info for JulyThe world's best wingfoilers return to Playa El Burrero in July. Details on attending the GWA Wingfoil World Cup event in Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIALas Palmas in summer 2026: beaches, stars and traditionSummer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria brings a city beach, long Atlantic sunsets and fiestas in the old quarters. A practical guide for visitors. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Blue Flags 2026: Las Burras joins the elite fivePlaya de Las Burras has received the Blue Flag for the first time, bringing the total in San Bartolomé de Tirajana to five. FUERTEVENTURAMichelin Guide El Pellizco Costa Calma Fuerteventura 2026El Pellizco by Rigoberto Almeida in Costa Calma offers Canarian-Cuban fusion with sea views. Tasting menus from about €40-110. Here's what you need to know. TENERIFETenerife: which beaches close most often for swimmingA handful of Tenerife beaches see short bathing bans every summer, usually after a sewage spill or heavy rain. The closures are short and local. GRAN CANARIAEl Rincon del Jazz 2026-2027: 11 concerts in Gran CanariaEl Rincon del Jazz returns to Gran Canaria with 11 concerts in the Sala Jerónimo Saavedra. A pass for all shows costs 110 euros. TENERIFETenerife Cook Music Fest 2026: Line-up, Tickets, DatesThe port of Santa Cruz hosts the fifth Tenerife Cook Music Fest for three nights in July. Guide to confirmed artists, tickets and atmosphere. GRAN CANARIATeror: Gran Canaria's village of wooden balconiesDiscover Teror, Gran Canaria's green heart. Explore its historic wooden balconies, the basilica, and the famous Sunday market with chorizo de Teror.

Tuesday 14 July 2026

GRAN CANARIABest Canary Islands hotels with day pass 2026Gran Canaria's top resorts open their doors to day visitors with poolside lounging, thalasso circuits and all-inclusive feasts. CANARY ISLANDSCanarias 50 Years After the Darkness Documentary PremieresClan de Medios premieres a new documentary about the Francoist coup and repression in the Canary Islands. We have the overview of screenings and venues. TENERIFEEl Médano Windsurf Gastronomy Guide Tenerife 2026El Médano on Tenerife's south coast blends world-class windsurfing with relaxed seaside dining. An inside guide to sport and indulgence. GRAN CANARIAGáldar Tech Lab: ITC Opens Innovation Hub in Gran CanariaThe Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias has opened a new laboratory in Gáldar to speed up tech solutions for the island's industries. EL HIERROJuego del Palo Quintero El Hierro BIC Cultural HeritageThe traditional stick-fighting style of El Hierro is officially declared a Bien de Interés Cultural. All about the unique Quintero style and its new status. LA PALMALa Palma Honours Brian May with Star at Starmus 2026Sir Brian May will receive a star on the Paseo de las Estrellas y la Ciencia in October as part of the STARMUS VIII festival on La Palma. LANZAROTELanzarote Airport Passengers 2026: Nearly 9 Million TravellersCésar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport now handles nearly 9 million passengers annually. It sits five kilometres from Arrecife, the island's capital. TENERIFEWorld Cup semi-final Spain vs France on giant screen at TLP 2026Tenerife’s Cabildo will show the Spain-France semi-final on a giant outdoor screen at the Recinto Ferial during TLP 2026. Free entry until full.

Monday 13 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanaries loan-interest subsidy for the self-employed 2026The Canaries subsidise loan interest for the self-employed in 2026: about 2 points, 2.5 under 45. Apply by 30 October via the sede electrónica. CANARY ISLANDSRomerías & fiestas 2026: the Canaries' summer festival calendarA month-by-month guide to the finest romerías and fiestas across the Canary Islands in 2026. Includes folk costumes, ox carts and local food. GRAN CANARIADay pass Gran Canaria: resort pool for a dayMore hotels in the Canary Islands now offer day passes, giving non-guests access to resort pools and facilities for a fee. GRAN CANARIAChanito: specialty coffee near Las Canteras, Las PalmasChanito is a small specialty café on Calle Torres Quevedo in Las Palmas, near Las Canteras beach, serving locally roasted coffee. TENERIFEHuelva–Canaries ferry: a mini cruise with pool and coworkingFred. Olsen Express's Buenavista Express links Huelva with Las Palmas and Tenerife — with a pool, solarium, Canarian food and coworking on board. CANARY ISLANDSHotel Price Rise Sustains Canary Tourism Revenue in 2026Rising room rates are driving tourism revenue in the Canary Islands despite stable visitor numbers. New luxury hotels are on the horizon until 2028. TENERIFEKeroxen 2026: avant-garde in a Tenerife oil tankFor a month, a decommissioned oil tank in Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts Keroxen, a festival of experimental music and sound art. CANARY ISLANDSCalufa: the Canarian word for scorching summer heatCalufa is the Canarian word for oppressive summer heat. Meaning, its status as a canarismo, the modern ola de calor and tips for coping with real Canary heat. GRAN CANARIALS Invest: Lopesan's metamorphosis in MaspalomasLS Invest, formerly IFA Hotel & Touristik, owns resorts in Meloneras and Punta Cana. Maspalomas is at the heart of its current transformation. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas: tourists spend more, hotel yields fallTourists in Maspalomas are spending more, about 191 euros a day with ADR at 151 euros. Yet Colliers says hotel yields are squeezed: the profitability trap. CANARY ISLANDSFestival Sonora 2026: two free nights, ticketed SundayFestival Sonora runs 16 to 18 October on Plaza de Santa Ana in Vegueta. Friday and Saturday are free, Sunday is ticketed. TENERIFETenerife's best food villages, per National GeographicNational Geographic has crowned several small towns beyond Tenerife's resort strips as the island's finest places to eat. A food tour guide.

Sunday 12 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands incomes: why the gap is wideningThe Canary Islands sit at the bottom of Spain for average income, with top incomes growing twice as fast as the middle class. CANARY ISLANDSWater in the Canary Islands: desalination, drought and your tripThe Canary Islands rely heavily on seawater desalination due to scarce rivers and groundwater, a matter relevant to holidaymakers. LA PALMALa Palma and its power: why the lights go outPower failed several times on La Palma in 2025, once across the whole island. An ageing plant and the path to clean energy lie behind the outages. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Soul Festival 2026: free soul on San Agustín beachFree soul and funk on Playa de San Agustín from 17 to 19 July 2026, as the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival turns ten. CANARY ISLANDSSpain's digital nomad visa 2026: the Canary Islands guideSpain's digital nomad visa allows legal remote work from the Canary Islands. Who qualifies, income requirements and why the islands suit. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands holiday-rental law 2026: the new rules explainedLey 6/2025 has changed holiday rental rules across the Canary Islands since late 2025. A plain-language guide to what the law says and why.

Saturday 11 July 2026

GRAN CANARIACoffee, coast, Canaries: why Agaete is in the spotlightAgaete in northwest Gran Canaria is attracting attention for its locally grown coffee, a rarity in Europe, and its coastal scenery. GRAN CANARIAGuayadeque: the valley where people have lived in caves for over a thousand yearsThe Barranco de Guayadeque in southeast Gran Canaria has cave dwellings, restaurants dug into rock and a chapel in the cliff. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries: how the islands became Europe's cocaine hubInvestigators say the Canary Islands have become Europe's cocaine hub, with more drugs and weapons than ever moving through the Atlantic route. GRAN CANARIA670 metres of chorizo: Teror sets a delicious recordTeror celebrated its first Feria del Chorizo with a free 670-metre chorizo sandwich handed out to thousands of visitors on Saturday. TENERIFEGran Hotel Taoro: Tenerife's New Gourmet DestinationSpain's oldest luxury hotel reopens above Puerto de la Cruz with four restaurants, making it a new gourmet destination in Tenerife. LA PALMALa Palma: the island that protects its starry sky by lawLa Palma was the world's first Starlight Reserve and protects its night sky by law. It is home to the largest optical telescope on the planet. TENERIFEMasca: Tenerife's most dramatic mountain village — and how to walk its gorgeMasca is a stone village on a ridge in Tenerife's Teno mountains. The gorge walk to the sea is now only possible with a booking. CANARY ISLANDSPomodoro & Mozzarella: Triana's quiet Italian championPomodoro & Mozzarella on Calle Triana has quietly become the island's best address for Neapolitan pizza and Roman pasta over more than ten years. TENERIFE, LA PALMAPorís de Candelaria: La Palma's village in a cavePorís de Candelaria on La Palma's west coast shelters white fishermen's houses beneath a rock roof some 50 metres high, with no shops or internet. TENERIFESan Benito 2026: La Laguna's great Romería this SundaySan Cristóbal de La Laguna celebrates the Fiestas de San Benito Abad for the 80th time. The Romería Regional is on Sunday. TENERIFEArt in a shop window: Victoria Valiente in Santa Cruz de TenerifeVictoria Valiente's exhibition La temporalidad que habito is on show in the La Ventana window in Santa Cruz until 8 August.

Friday 10 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDS€4 an hour at night: the Canaries are losing their nursesIn 2025, 108 Canarian nurses applied for certificates to work abroad, the fifth-highest figure in Spain. Conditions are driving departures. TENERIFESting plays Santa Cruz de Tenerife tonightSting plays the Anexo Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife tonight, the second Canary date of his 3.0 tour with a power trio line-up. GRAN CANARIATamadaba: the pine forest that survives fireTamadaba Natural Park in north-west Gran Canaria covers around 7,500 hectares. Its Canary pines resprout from charred trunks after fire.

Thursday 9 July 2026

TENERIFEClimate archive Tenerife: 12,000 years in the soilResearchers in Tenerife's Malpaís de Rasca found a soil archive spanning 12,000 years, revealing a wetter past and pesticides. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands heatwave ends: temperatures fallThe second heatwave of summer ends as an Atlantic trough brings cooler air after peaks around 40 degrees in the Canaries.

Wednesday 8 July 2026

TENERIFEAltavista refuge Teide: reopening, from €29The Altavista mountain refuge at 3,260 metres in Teide National Park reopens on 20 July, with beds for residents from €29. CANARY ISLANDSCAAM Las Palmas reopens after its refurbishmentThe Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno in Vegueta reopens after around ten months of works, with free entry and two major retrospectives. GRAN CANARIAEmpadronamiento online in Gran Canaria: the guideRegistration in the municipal register on Gran Canaria can often be done online. Here is what works digitally in Mogán, San Bartolomé and Santa Lucía. GRAN CANARIAJewellery robberies Gran Canaria: the patternA jeweller in the El Mirador shopping centre in Valle de Jinámar was robbed on Tuesday evening. The method resembles recent raids.

Tuesday 7 July 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas dunes: drones to protect the reserveThe Cabildo de Gran Canaria wants to use drones and a loudspeaker system to keep visitors on permitted paths in the Maspalomas dunes reserve. CANARY ISLANDSThe Sahel crisis and the Canaries: the contextThe Sahel crisis is increasingly discussed with an eye on the Canaries. An assessment of how near the conflict really is to the islands.

Monday 6 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary banana price: why the grower loses outThe farm-gate price of the Canary banana has fallen below 0.90 euros per kilo, the worst summer since the 2021 eruption. TENERIFE, LA PALMATenerife, Europe's best island? The fact-checkTenerife leads a ranking as Europe's best island with 95 points, followed by La Palma with 94, in a new comparative study. EL HIERROEl Elevador: the Canaries' most unusual holiday homeEl Elevador on El Hierro is a holiday home with no wifi, television or signal. Bookings are made only by handwritten letter. LA GOMERAFire ban on La Gomera: what's prohibited in the heatwaveThe Cabildo de La Gomera has banned open fires outdoors after a wildfire alert was declared due to the current heatwave.

Saturday 4 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSProperty prices Canary Islands Q2: the split marketCanary Islands property prices in Q2 show a split market. Resale values rose 7.4% year on year, while new build prices climbed more strongly. GRAN CANARIASnake invasion on Gran Canaria: the kingsnakeGran Canaria is catching more California kingsnakes than ever. The invasive species is harmless to people but threatens native wildlife.

Friday 3 July 2026

GRAN CANARIA, LANZAROTECanaries as Africa's data hub: the new subsea cableA new fibre-optic subsea cable aims to make the Canary Islands a digital hub between Europe and Africa, linking Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries education: only 6.2% top performers — what it meansOnly 6.2% of Canary pupils are high performers, below the OECD average. A look at what the study really measures and its key finding. CANARY ISLANDSSecond heatwave Canaries: up to 42°C, tropical nightsThe second heatwave hits the Canaries with African warm air, locally over 40 degrees and hot nights. Timeline and tips for the hot days.

Thursday 2 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary hospitals in summer: fewer staff, more demandCanary hospitals face summer pressure with staff on holiday and more people on the islands. A dispute over reinforcement contracts adds to it. TENERIFE, LA GOMERAWorld's deepest power cable links La Gomera to TenerifeSince 1 July, La Gomera and Tenerife form a single power grid via a subsea cable reaching a maximum depth of 1,145 metres.

Wednesday 1 July 2026

CANARY ISLANDSWill foreigners be banned from buying Canary homes?There is no ban on foreigners buying homes in the Canaries, but a political push exists. Here is what is planned and who it affects. CANARY ISLANDSHighest wildfire alert: the bans in force nowThe summer's first heatwave brings up to 37 degrees, gusts to 90 km/h and the highest wildfire alert on almost all Canary islands. LANZAROTE, LA GRACIOSALa Graciosa, visible at last: the eighth Canary isleSince 30 June, Lanzarote's island council is officially called the Cabildo Insular de Lanzarote y La Graciosa. What changes now.

Tuesday 30 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSPort of Las Palmas: how the Suez crisis lifts itThe port of La Luz in Las Palmas is enjoying a container boom driven by the Suez Canal crisis. It has the strongest growth of all Spain's big ports.

Monday 29 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSHome care shortage in the Canary Islands: the factsCare benefits are granted in the Canary Islands, but staff to provide them are missing. A company reports 6,000 trained people and only 28 applications. CANARY ISLANDSZEC Canaries: 4% corporate tax, register by 31 Dec 2026The Canaries ZEC taxes profit at 4% instead of 25%, on the first 1.8 million euros of the base. Jobs, investment and the 31 December 2026 deadline.

Sunday 28 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSDGT Summer Fines Canary Islands: the factsThere is no specific penalty in Spanish traffic law for wiper blades or flip-flops; the DGT sanctions other summer offences.

Saturday 27 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSOnline Shopping Customs Canaries 2026: the factsA new EU customs duty takes effect on 1 July 2026 and applies in the Canaries too. We separate what has been decided from what is under discussion.

Friday 26 June 2026

GRAN CANARIAEurofighter over Gando: Gran Canaria's new fighter baseThe Eurofighter has replaced the F-18 at Gando air base in Gran Canaria. Eight aircraft are in place, with up to twenty planned. GRAN CANARIALopesan's 326-home plan for Gran Canaria, explainedLopesan plans to build 326 homes in Mogán and San Bartolomé de Tirajana by 2028, with a substantial share for price-regulated rentals. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: the quiet solar self-consumption boomSolar self-consumption on Canary rooftops has grown from a few hundred systems to over eleven thousand. Subsidies for households in 2026.

Thursday 25 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands crime 2026: the real driver is onlineNew Interior Ministry quarterly figures show crime in the Canaries above the Spanish average, but the real driver is online. CANARY ISLANDSPackage Holiday Canaries 2026: New EU RulesThe European Parliament has revised the package travel directive, with consequences for travellers booking Canary holidays as a package.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary tourism: more guests, but shorter staysHotel nights in the Canaries rose slightly in May, driven solely by foreign guests. Spanish visitors declined and average stays are shorter. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries housing crisis: 1 new home per 3 householdsIn 2025 the Canary Islands added only about one new home for every three new households. Supply covered around 40 percent of demand. LA PALMALa Palma five years after the volcano: the reckoningFive years after the Tajogaite eruption on La Palma, reconstruction is progressing slowly. Families still live in containers and much aid is undistributed.

Tuesday 23 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands fuel prices: the first drop since MarchFuel prices in the Canary Islands have fallen for the first time since March, with petrol down 1.4 percent and diesel 3.8 percent. CANARY ISLANDSHoliday-let tax Canaries: Airbnb reports to the taxmanSpain's tax authority has tightened checks on Canary Islands holiday lets. Platforms like Airbnb and Booking now report income automatically. CANARY ISLANDSMeasles on the Canaries: check your vaccinationSpain lost its measles-free status in 2026 and the Canaries recorded cases. Check your vaccination protection calmly and based on the facts.

Monday 22 June 2026

GRAN CANARIAAirport ranking 2026: Gran Canaria climbs higherGran Canaria Airport has made a remarkable leap in a 2026 ranking focused on punctuality, service and traveller experience. TENERIFEGerman tourists & the Canaries: the -13% fact-checkA report claims German interest in Canary Islands holidays is falling, with Tenerife showing a 13 percent drop, but the data tells another story. GRAN CANARIA, LANZAROTEHunting season Canary Islands 2026: the calendarGran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura open their 2026 hunting season on the same day for the first time. Walkers should take note.

Sunday 21 June 2026

TENERIFETenerife water price: now the prosecutor is investigatingTenerife's water emergency ended on 1 March, but the expensive irrigation price may have stayed. The prosecutor is now investigating.

Saturday 20 June 2026

GRAN CANARIAChester Meloneras: a rock night next to the casinoChester is a rock club in the centre of Meloneras, southern Gran Canaria, right next to the casino and within walking distance of hotels. CANARY ISLANDSSolar eclipse 12 August: what the Canaries will seeOn 12 August 2026 the Sun will be about 70 percent covered over the Canaries, right in the middle of sunset. Totality is on the mainland.

Friday 19 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands holiday lets: down 20% or just 3%?One official statistic shows Canary Islands holiday lets falling 20 percent to 38,337, while another puts the decline at just 3 percent. GRAN CANARIAHepatitis A on Gran Canaria: what parents should knowSix hepatitis A cases at a Gran Canaria nursery are considered under control. What parents should know about symptoms and prevention. TENERIFETeide earthquakes: what the seismic swarm meansAround 50 imperceptible earthquakes were recorded beneath Tenerife's Teide volcano in 24 hours, none felt by residents or visitors.

Thursday 18 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands purchasing power: higher pay, less lifeCanarian household incomes are nominally higher than ever, yet rising food, housing and energy costs leave families feeling worse off. TENERIFEFranco monument Tenerife: artwork or relic?The regional government has refused the Franco monument in Santa Cruz the highest heritage protection, pointing towards removal.

Wednesday 17 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands resident perks 2026: bus, flights, ferriesCanary Islands residents can access free buses and a 75% discount on flights and ferries in 2026, with a single transport card planned. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands fuel prices: 78 stations probedThe regional government is inspecting 78 petrol stations on the Canary Islands after prices rose in lockstep following Middle East conflict. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries & German tourists: crisis or record year?Official bodies report record German visitor numbers to the Canary Islands while critical local media speak of a crash in the same market.

Tuesday 16 June 2026

TENERIFETenerife water prices: prosecutor opens probeTenerife farmers paid emergency irrigation prices after the drought ended. The prosecutor's office of the Court of Auditors wants to know why. GRAN CANARIAWhale & dolphin watching Gran Canaria: 2026 guideDolphins and whales live off Gran Canaria's south-west coast all year round. A guide to harbours, tours and animal-friendly boats.

Monday 15 June 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEGran Canaria vs Tenerife: Teide 3,715 m, beaches, climateTenerife is bigger (2,034 vs 1,560 km²) and drew 6.4 million foreign tourists in 2025 to 4.1 million. Beaches and climate compared, to pick your island. CANARY ISLANDSMorocco consulate convicted over workplace abuseA court in Las Palmas has ruled against the Moroccan consulate, ordering 20,000 euros for degrading treatment of an employee. CANARY ISLANDSPope's Canary Islands visit: the ROI fact-checkThe claim of a 500 percent return on the papal visit mixes together things that do not belong together. A sober look at what is documented.

Sunday 14 June 2026

GRAN CANARIABest time to visit Gran Canaria 2026: month by monthGran Canaria offers 20 to 29 degrees all year. This month-by-month guide covers seasons, sea temperature, crowds and prices for 2026. GRAN CANARIAAristotle and Dante: a queer film tip for MaspalomasA queer film recommendation for Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. CANARY ISLANDSTobacco beats banana: the Canaries as Spain's tobacco capitalTobacco has overtaken the banana as the Canaries' showpiece export, making the islands Spain's leading industrial tobacco hub. CANARY ISLANDSVoter shift in the Canaries 2027: VOX rises, NC bleedsA new poll shows the right consolidating in the Canary Islands while left-wing voters drift into indecision ahead of the 2027 elections.

Saturday 13 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands EV subsidy: up to €30,000, not for allNew Canary Islands subsidies for electric vehicles reach up to €30,000, but they target taxis, chauffeur-driven hire cars and transport firms. GRAN CANARIAC.C. CITA robbery: four raiders, all the gold goneFour masked robbers raided the Gold Kraemer jeweller in the CITA shopping centre in Playa del Inglés on Saturday morning.

Friday 12 June 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas: why its hotels are ageing — and what's nextHotels in southern Gran Canaria are full, yet guests are less impressed. A look at the modernisation backlog in Maspalomas. GRAN CANARIAThings to Do in Gran Canaria: Top Sights & Route 2026Gran Canaria's finest sights, from the Maspalomas dunes to Roque Nublo, plus a ready-made 3- and 5-day route from beach to summit.

Thursday 11 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSClipper: how a strawberry soda became a Canary iconClipper, the pink strawberry soda created in Las Palmas in 1956, became a piece of Canarian identity and a world champion. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Buses 2026: Airport, Fares, Taxi and Car HireLine 60 runs from the airport to Las Palmas from €2.30, line 66 to Maspalomas; the TransGC card saves up to 40% and a taxi to Maspalomas costs about €45. TENERIFEPope's Canary Islands Visit: the Small Human StoriesA compass from a migrant boat, a rosary of avocado wood and a golf cart in La Laguna tell more about the papal visit than any protocol.

Wednesday 10 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSThe islands' silent majority: 90 percent want change, 2 percent take to the streetsA new survey shows 90 percent of Canarians question the mass-tourism model, but their biggest worry is housing, not tourism.

Tuesday 9 June 2026

GRAN CANARIACanary Islands Troops to NATO's Eastern Flank in LatviaAround a hundred Canarian soldiers left Gando air base on Gran Canaria for Latvia to take over air defence on NATO's eastern flank. TENERIFEThe reservoirs are fuller than in yearsTenerife reported its best water reserves in six years in February and lifted its water emergency on 1 March, yet some cuts remain. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria for Digital Nomads 2026: The Complete GuideGran Canaria has become a leading European base for remote work. This guide covers visa, tax, costs, coworking and where to live in 2026. TENERIFETenerife Supercomputer: AI Centre with German PartnerTenerife is building one of Spain's most powerful computers, run on 100 percent renewable energy. The reality behind the AI centre claims. GRAN CANARIAWhere to Stay in Gran Canaria? Areas Guide 2026South or north, party or quiet harbour: a clear guide to every key Gran Canaria area, from Maspalomas to Las Palmas, to help you book.

Monday 8 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDS30 schools, a toxin and no landfillAsbestos remains in the roofs and pipes of around 30 Canarian schools, while the islands have no landfill for the toxic waste after removal. CANARY ISLANDSThe Canaries' home tax break: who can really deductCanary Islands mortgage tax deductions for 2025 apply only to some owners and depend on a year many overlook. Here are the rules. GRAN CANARIACanary Islands housing push: 277 revived, 5,000 emptyGran Canaria gains 277 revived social homes while 5,000 sit empty across the Canaries, as a tax on vacant properties is planned.

Sunday 7 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Economy: Growth but Little ProsperityThe Canarian economy is growing and tourism is booming, yet several studies show families struggling and wealth barely translating into quality of life. GRAN CANARIAGay Gran Canaria: Maspalomas, Yumbo & Pride — 2026 GuideSunshine, the Yumbo Centre, two Prides a year and the gay beach in the dunes: the complete, easy-going gay guide to Maspalomas and Gran Canaria 2026. LANZAROTELanzarote Anti-Tourism Protests: the Real StoryAnti-tourism protests on Lanzarote are not fighting tourists but a model. A sober look at what the movement means for your next holiday.

Saturday 6 June 2026

LA PALMAThe science breathes easier, the affected still waitFour years after the Tajogaite eruption, La Palma's volcanic traffic light still shows amber. Gas readings are falling but those affected still wait.

Friday 5 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Healthcare Strike from 8 JuneAmbulance crews are striking and doctors withdrawing overtime across the Canary Islands health service from 8 June, causing delays. CANARY ISLANDSNow the summer too? Why Canary Islands bookings are sluggishCanary Islands summer bookings are flat rather than crashing, arriving later than before, after April's first visitor decline since the pandemic. CANARY ISLANDSTo return or to stay: what happens when you leave the CanaryWhat to do fiscally, legally and practically when you leave the Canary Islands. From deregistration to selling property and health cover. CANARY ISLANDSThe pensioner who allegedly kept ruling in secretProsecutors investigate a retired Las Palmas urban-planning chief said to have logged into town hall servers 70 times remotely.

Thursday 4 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSRecord budget and a billion in cuts at onceThe Canaries receive a record €8.2 billion from the state in 2026 while needing to save around €1 billion by 2027 under EU fiscal rules. TENERIFEWanted by the FBI, caught in a Tenerife hotelThe Guardia Civil has arrested a man in a hotel in southwest Tenerife who is wanted by the FBI over the OmegaPro crypto Ponzi scheme.

Wednesday 3 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDS60 months of growth, then the breakApril brought 110,000 fewer international visitors to the Canary Islands, an 8.3 percent drop and the first decline since the pandemic. CANARY ISLANDSPensions in the Canary Islands: payments, taxPensions are paid in the Canaries without any cut. Where they are taxed depends on the pension type and the treaty between your home country and Spain. CANARY ISLANDSFirst Russia's Black Sea, now the port of Las PalmasThe Scarabeo 9, one of the largest drilling rigs in the world, is back in the port of Las Palmas. Its history and the islands' key role. TENERIFETenerife wants to reach space — and move beyond tourismTenerife's island government has unveiled a €79 million space strategy with eight satellites and 500 skilled jobs to move beyond tourism.

Tuesday 2 June 2026

LANZAROTEAn angel shark bit a swimmer — and why that almost neverA young woman was bitten by a juvenile angel shark on Playa Honda beach in Lanzarote. The animal reacted in self-defence after being stepped on. CANARY ISLANDSAlmost one in three euros back: how the Canary Islands giveThe Canary Islands government must repay €22.4 million in EU research and innovation funding to Brussels, almost a third of the sum allocated. CANARY ISLANDSTax residency: changing your fiscal domicile to the CanaryTax residency in the Canaries depends on the 183-day rule and centre of economic interests, not your tenancy agreement. A clean exit is essential. CANARY ISLANDSBuying property in the Canary IslandsBuying property in the Canary Islands adds eleven to fourteen percent in costs on top of the asking price, covering NIE, taxes, notary and registry.

Monday 1 June 2026

CANARY ISLANDSHow Baleària swallowed the Canary Islands' Armas ferryBaleària took control of Naviera Armas in May, with the Canary Islands ferry operator now operating as Baleària Canarias. CANARY ISLANDSHow the housing law has wrecked Canary Islands rentsThree years after Spain's housing law, Canary Islands rents have risen sharply: Santa Cruz +36.4% and Las Palmas +26%, with supply shrunk. CANARY ISLANDSWildfire season starts in the Canary IslandsA Prealerta wildfire warning has been in force on five Canary Islands since midnight, marking the start of the high-risk period.

Sunday 31 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDS21 brothers and cousins, one boat, no survivorsIn early August 2024, 21 young men from one family in Mbour left for the Atlantic route. On 22 September their boat was located 70 kilometres off Dakar. TENERIFEOne glass, one punch, one dead BritonA 37-year-old Briton died after a punch outside a bar in Playa de las Américas on Thursday night. A 23-year-old attacker is in custody. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEPope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands — the complete dossierPope Leo XIV visits Gran Canaria and Tenerife on 11 and 12 June 2026, the first papal visit to the Canaries since 1982. Key details confirmed.

Saturday 30 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSAnfi timeshare against thousands: Supreme Court admitsThe Spanish Supreme Court has admitted an appeal from Anfi Sales and Anfi Resorts. Thousands of buyers have previously clawed back money. LANZAROTEHotel ruin full of squatters: Costa Teguise takesOver a hundred people protested against Parcela 216, an abandoned hotel skeleton in Costa Teguise now inhabited by squatters. LANZAROTEThe tourists aren't getting more — they're getting moreLanzarote recorded €1.188 billion in tourism revenue from January to March 2026. The island is earning more without more people coming.

Friday 29 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA, LA PALMAGhost flights to La Palma, ghost cruises, 70 victimsA court in San Bartolomé de Tirajana has sentenced Aray Tours Canarias to two years' imprisonment for continued fraud involving 70 victims. GRAN CANARIACulture & Business Pride 2026 — what we know so farCulture & Business Pride returns to Gran Canaria in 2026. Confirmed so far is the mass installation GRAN SPECTRUM by Spencer Tunick on 26 July. CANARY ISLANDSDoctors' strike in the Canary IslandsDoctors strike across the Canary Islands on Friday 29 May. Over 45,000 appointments and around 1,200 operations have been cancelled so far. CANARY ISLANDSMadrid can't touch the illegal holiday rentals in the CanarySpain's Supreme Court struck down Madrid's national holiday-rental register on 21 May. The Canarian Ley 6/2025 has been in force since December. GRAN CANARIAHundreds of naked bodies, six colours, one messageSpencer Tunick brings his mass nude installation to Gran Canaria on 26 July 2026. Hundreds of volunteers form LGTBIQA+ flag colours. TENERIFETenerife clinic discriminates against man with HIVA Tenerife clinic sent away a man with HIV who had paid €2,000 for a hair transplant. A court has now ruled on the discrimination case.

Thursday 28 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSEveryone knows RE/MAX. Almost no one reads their contract.RE/MAX has 27 years in the Canaries and charges 5% commission plus IGIC. A Canarian court has declared one core contract clause null and void. TENERIFETenerife is selling off its last wild coastlineGreenpeace warns Tenerife has reached a point of no return as 420 villas and an underwater theme park threaten the EU's only whale sanctuary.

Wednesday 27 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBuying costs 17.5% more, renting 8.8% moreCanary Islands buying costs rise 17.5 percent and rents 8.8 percent, while mortgage numbers fall 8.5 percent in March 2026. LA PALMABlack holes, supernovae, dark matterFour giant telescopes at Roque de los Muchachos on La Palma go into operation on 15 October to observe black holes and supernovae. TENERIFEDrug empire dismantled in TenerifeGuardia Civil has arrested four more people in Tenerife as part of Operation Embarcadero, dismantling the Canary Islands' largest drug network. CANARY ISLANDSNon-EU citizens in the Canary IslandsNon-EU citizens can stay 90 days in any 180-day period in the Canaries. The Non-Lucrative Visa requires €2,400 monthly passive income.

Tuesday 26 May 2026

GRAN CANARIACriminal case opened against CC CITA managementThe Court of First Instance of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has opened criminal proceedings against CC CITA's president and two administrators. TENERIFE220 passengers, 30,000 feet, heart attackA Jet2 pilot suffered a heart attack at 30,000 feet on a Tenerife to Birmingham flight. 220 passengers were stranded in Porto for 13 hours. CANARY ISLANDSYour Rights as an EU Citizen in the Canary IslandsEU citizens need Residencia after three months in the Canary Islands. Public healthcare is free with Residencia, Empadronamiento and a social security number.

Monday 25 May 2026

GRAN CANARIAMama Juana in Meloneras: a Cuban night right on the beachA CITA reportage from the Mama Juana beach club in Meloneras, Gran Canaria: a Cuban Sunday party, €15 entry, a foam cannon — and a beach brought back to life. CANARY ISLANDSShein tax from 1 July: how online buys get pricier onFrom 1 July the EU charges €3 duty per product category on Shein, Temu and AliExpress orders. IGIC and shipping fees add to costs. TENERIFE€1,400 rent, €1,500 wage: Tenerife housing protest on 27 June 2026Thousands march on Tenerife on 27 June 2026 for rent caps, carrying suitcases as a symbol. The demand is to declare the island a tension zone.

Sunday 24 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBarbacoa in Puerto Rico: showbar, sea view and an evening that never stopsBarbacoa in Puerto Rico offers a showbar with live evening entertainment, sea views and a kitchen open daily until 11pm. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries overtake Catalonia: €24.4 billion and €177 a dayThe Canaries closed 2025 with €24.4 billion in tourist spending, only €376 million behind Catalonia, while growing at 6.8% versus 4.5%. LANZAROTE, FUERTEVENTURACanaries heatwave May 2026: 37 degrees, fire riskThe first major heatwave of 2026 hits the Canaries with 37°C in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote and fire risk on other islands. CANARY ISLANDSInheriting in the Canaries 2026: €27 in taxInheritances in the Canaries have 99.9% tax relief, yet more heirs are renouncing them than ever before. Here is what you must do.

Saturday 23 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSModelo 210 for Canary Islands owners 2026Four things change in 2026 for non-residents owning property in the Canaries, with possible refunds for UK, US and Swiss owners. GRAN CANARIAMogán freezes its 15-cent tourist tax — €721,000 on holdMogán's 15-cent tourist tax has collected €721,769, none of it spent. Why the revenue is frozen and all of Spain is watching.

Friday 22 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCourt strikes down Madrid's Airbnb hurdleSpain's Supreme Court has annulled the national register for short-term rentals, but the Canarian VV number remains mandatory. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEEarthquake off Gran Canaria: the strongest in five yearsA magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 61 kilometres north of Las Palmas on Friday 22 May 2026, felt as far as Tenerife and Fuerteventura. CANARY ISLANDSHantavirus Hondius: 12 cases, ship gone, Spain eases quarantineWHO confirms 12 cases in the Hondius hantavirus outbreak. The ship is in Rotterdam and Spain eases quarantine for contacts. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria tourism passes €2bn — Germans drive the surgeQ1 2026: Gran Canaria crosses the €2 billion mark for the first time. Up 6.17%. Germans spent 23% more — with almost the same number of arrivals.

Thursday 21 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSUp to €9,000 for the self-employed in the CanariesSince 21 May, the self-employed in the Canaries can apply for Concilia grants of up to €9,000 per person, retroactive to October 2025. LANZAROTECountry Villas Lanzarote, Airbnb, and the check-in that locked out a Swiss guestA Swiss ID the system would not read. An automated access system funded with EU money. And a company that rents out 45 apartments this way — Country Villas… CANARY ISLANDSDrag Dinner Show Bahía Feliz: Music Hall TavernA review of the Music Hall Tavern drag dinner show in Bahía Feliz, with three courses and performances from Miss Shona and others. GRAN CANARIALas Palmas: housing above Spain's average, incomes belowThe square metre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria cost €2,756 in April 2026, above the Spanish average for the first time. Incomes sit far below. GRAN CANARIALive music in the south: from the Kasbah Centre to MelonerasA directory of live music venues in southern Gran Canaria, from the Kasbah Centre's nightly open-air stage to bars in Maspalomas and Meloneras. GRAN CANARIANightlife in the south: the Yumbo Centre and PlayaThe Yumbo Centre in Playa del Inglés transforms after sunset into Gran Canaria's best-known going-out hub, with dozens of bars and clubs. GRAN CANARIAPlaya del Inglés: why the beach is disappearingThe sand of Playa del Inglés has drifted out to sea for decades, and the Maspalomas dunes are shrinking. The MasDunas project aims to counter it. GRAN CANARIASwinger and lifestyle clubs in the southPlaya del Inglés has an established swinger and lifestyle scene around CC Cita and CC Sandía, with about a dozen venues in CC Cita alone.

Wednesday 20 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCalima in the Canary Islands: Heat up to 34 DegreesAEMET has issued a yellow warning for suspended dust across the Canary Islands, with temperatures rising gradually from Wednesday and peaking on Saturday. CANARY ISLANDSPackage Holidays to the Canary Islands Get PricierPackage holidays to the Canary Islands are getting pricier due to jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East war, says Excelcan. CANARY ISLANDSCycling in the Canary Islands: When You Risk a 200-Euro FineA 200-euro fine for cyclists without visibility gear is possible in Spain, but only under specific conditions outside built-up areas.

Tuesday 19 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanaries housing slumps — and the bank wants 30 percent...Home sales on the Canary Islands fell by 9.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with March marking the third consecutive monthly drop. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands migration 2026 minus 72 percent —...3,018 migrant arrivals to the Canaries by mid-May 2026, a 72 percent drop. What's behind the shift, and which routes are growing instead.

Monday 18 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBizum Pay live from today — what tourists and expats...From today you can pay by Bizum at the till in Spain. What tourists without a Spanish account will notice, what expats will notice, and which banks are... CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands airports deal with Madrid — what tourists...Madrid hands smaller aerodromes and ports to the Canaries. What changes for tourists at the check-in counter, what doesn't, and why it still matters...

Sunday 17 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSHow the 8-Euro Lunch Menu Is Taking Over Las Palmas |...In Las Palmas a new wave of restaurants is serving three courses plus a drink for 8 euros. Where it works, why the city has Spain's cheapest lunch tables,... TENERIFEA Week After Hondius — the Next Crisis Ship in Spain |...The MS Ambition with 1,750 people and norovirus on board docked Saturday in A Coruña — a week after the Hondius dispute in Tenerife. What Spain has learned. GRAN CANARIAJacob Collier Gran Canaria 21 July 2026 — Canarias Jazz...Jacob Collier with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria on 21 July 2026 at the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus. 35th Canarias Jazz Más, conductor Suzie Collier. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries economy 2026 — what the slowdown means for...Q1 2026 still 3 %, then the dip: the Canaries economy is cooling. What tourists, newcomers and long-term residents will actually notice — prices, rents,... GRAN CANARIAFiesta del Carmen Gran Canaria 2026 — La Isleta,...Fiesta del Carmen on 16 July 2026 in Gran Canaria. Maritime processions at La Isleta, Arguineguín and Puerto Mogán. History, programme and insider tips. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria with Kids 2026 — Family GuideThe complete family guide to Gran Canaria 2026: theme parks (Palmitos, Aqualand, Holiday World), child-friendly beaches, transport, hotels and practical... GRAN CANARIAGranca Live Fest 2026 — Maroon 5, Alejandro Sanz, Lauryn...Granca Live Fest 2026 from 2 to 5 July at Estadio Gran Canaria. Four-day lineup, tickets, transport and insider tips for the 5th anniversary. GRAN CANARIAHiking Gran Canaria 2026 — Roque Nublo, GR131, Pillar...The complete hiking guide for Gran Canaria 2026: Roque Nublo with reservation system, Pico de las Nieves, GR131, Camino de Santiago, Tamadaba, barrancos.... GRAN CANARIASting at the Gran Canaria Arena 9 July 2026 — STING 3.0...Sting brings his STING 3.0 World Tour to the Gran Canaria Arena on 9 July 2026. Setlist, tickets, transport and the Spanish tour dates at a glance.

Saturday 16 May 2026

GRAN CANARIADirect Flight Canada–Gran Canaria from 12 Dec 2026 |...Air Transat launches the first stable Gran Canaria–North America link in 50 years. From Montreal and Toronto to Las Palmas. A321LR, 200 seats. Season... GRAN CANARIABest Calamari Sandwich in Spain — Ojos de Garza, Gran...Bar Restaurante Dos Hermanos in Ojos de Garza, five kilometres from Gran Canaria airport. Saharan calamari, homemade egg-free alioli — carry-on friendly.... CANARY ISLANDSFodor's No-List 2026: Canary Islands Flagged for...Renowned US travel guide Fodor's puts the Canary Islands on its No-List 2026 as an overtourism warning. 18 million visitors, 2.2 million residents.... CANARY ISLANDS€1.4 Million for Marc Anthony, €642 for Local Artists in...Carnival star Marc Anthony received €1,395,860 from Las Palmas city hall. Local artists at the neighbourhood festivals have been waiting almost a year. Two...

Friday 15 May 2026

TENERIFEBunkering Las Palmas: −15% in March, Tenerife +44.6% |...Despite the Iran conflict and the Atlantic boom, Las Palmas lost 40,000 tonnes of bunker fuel sales in March 2026. Cepsa is shifting to Santa Cruz de... TENERIFECanary Islands Housing Crisis 2026: What Tourists Should...1,400 € rent vs 1,500 € salary in Arona. Germans dominate with 25% of Idealista searches. Adeje +79% since 2020. What the new Ley 6/2025 changes — and why... GRAN CANARIATSJC Voids Gran Canaria Master Plan — What It Means |...The supreme court of the Canary Islands has voided Gran Canaria's island master plan for the second time, following a claim by Lopesan. GRAN CANARIARussell Crowe Films The Last Druid on Gran Canaria |...Summer 2026 Russell Crowe shoots The Last Druid at multiple Gran Canaria locations. Directed by William Eubank, produced by Adrián Guerra (Nostromo).... CANARY ISLANDSRussian Shadow Fleet: 50 Tankers a Week off Canaries |...Spain's 2025 Security Report: transit of sanctioned Russian tankers near the Canaries has quintupled. 50 ships per week, nearly 600 on EU sanctions list....

Thursday 14 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA7 M € for Las Palmas: Four Districts Get the Funding |...Las Palmas de Gran Canaria approved four projects from a 7-million-euro Cabildo fund for Arenales, Miller Bajo, Schamann and Paseo de San José. GRAN CANARIAEurovision Pride Maspalomas: Yumbo Over ViennaFrom 14 to 17 May 2026, Eurovision Pride takes place in Maspalomas. Pop festival and protest: RTVE will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel. Yumbo Centre... LA GRACIOSALa Graciosa: Europe's First Solar Desalination Starts...La Graciosa begins in 2026 test runs of a solar-powered seawater desalination plant. EU project ICONIC with a 7 M euro budget. Three pilot islands: La... CANARY ISLANDSPressOfficial CITA News press kit: logo pack, press contact, publisher bio, brand sheet and press photos for newsrooms, associations and event organisers.

Wednesday 13 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFECanary Islands Housing Crisis: 2,853 Homeless on...In its sixth report, Cáritas counts 2,853 people in extreme residential exclusion on Tenerife — almost half came from regular housing. On Gran Canaria, a... CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Tourism 2026: Germans Vanish, Italians...April 2026: 44,000 fewer Germans on the Canaries (minus 16 %), Scandinavia minus 30 %. Italy plus 11 %, Poland plus 30 %, Ireland plus 9 %. A structural... CANARY ISLANDSHondius Splits Canary Coalition: Clavijo, PP, PSOE, Vox...The Hondius affair triggers a government crisis in the Canary Islands. Clavijo accuses Madrid of cover-up, the PP vice-president takes his own line, Vox... GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria: Lopesan 953-Room Mega-Hotel in Meloneras,...On 7 May 2026 TYPSA confirmed the architectural contract for Lopesan's 953-room mega-hotel in Meloneras. Despite southern Gran Canaria losing half its... LANZAROTELanzarote Cliff Collapse: 25 Metres Fall at Risco de...On 12 May 2026 a 25-metre cliff section broke off the Risco de Famara on Lanzarote. The Camino de Los Caleteros has been closed; winter erosion is suspected.

Tuesday 12 May 2026

GRAN CANARIAMinutes as a Weapon: How the April 18 Junta Was...Eight weeks, two minutes — both diverge from the room. The minutes of the April 18 CC Cita junta were delivered on May 10. A 15,840-euro gap, an un-voted...

Monday 11 May 2026

TENERIFE, LA GOMERAUp&Down 2026: Three-Euro Concerts on the CanariesTen years of the Up&Down Festival on the Canaries. From 9 to 17 May 2026 on La Gomera and in Puerto de la Cruz. Cameroonian singer Lornoar closes — tickets...

Sunday 10 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEIs Gran Canaria's snake-free era ending?California kingsnake is conquering Gran Canaria, now threatening to jump to Tenerife. Five sniffer dogs and the story of an unwanted journey. GRAN CANARIAFataga Disco Cordial Mogan Playa: ShowReport from the 4-star Cordial Mogan Playa in Puerto de Mogan: nightly live show in the Fataga disco, bingo, mini disco, free entry for outside guests. TENERIFEHondius to leave for Rotterdam Monday eveningThe MV Hondius will leave Granadilla for Rotterdam before 7 p.m. Monday. Refuelling in the morning, a five-day voyage. Clavijo had argued against Madrid with. GRAN CANARIAEurope's Biggest Cruising Club? Police HaltSeal on 7 May 2026 of construction at the Gay Adventure cruising club in San Fernando, Maspalomas. Background on the 1973 licence, residents and the market.

Saturday 9 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEAirports row: Tenerife gets €375M, Gran Canaria €219MAena puts €1.8 billion on the table for the Canary Islands airports. Tenerife South pockets €375 million, Gran Canaria just €219 — even though Gando handles. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Pride 2026: 30 floats and 100,000 people onThe 25th Pride parade rolls through Playa del Ingles today: 30 floats, more than 100,000 expected visitors, RTVE live, Loles Leon reads the manifesto. GRAN CANARIAShopping in the Canary Islands: Supermarkets, MarketsWhere and how to shop in the Canary Islands: Hiperdino, Mercadona, Lidl — plus weekly markets San Mateo and Teror, and when Glovo or Mercadona Online is.

Friday 8 May 2026

TENERIFEHantavirus ship Hondius off Tenerife: anchor instead of...Inflatable boats instead of pier, three planes to three countries, 14 Spaniards to Madrid: the operation when the cruise ship arrives off Tenerife on Sunday. GRAN CANARIASundance Pool Party + Maspalomas Pride Parade 2026Yesterday's Sundance pool party at Ocean Club Maspalomas with Eurovision star Melody. Today, Saturday, the main parade leaves Hotel Riu Palace, broadcast.

Thursday 7 May 2026

GRAN CANARIAAgaete: 18 May rally against burglary waveEight to nine break-ins in a few days, business owners feel abandoned — on 18 May Agaete marches to the town hall. What travellers should know. TENERIFECanary Islands lose four kilometres of natural coast a yearFour kilometres of natural coastline vanish annually in the Canary Islands, mainly along the GC-1, Costa Adeje and expanded port zones. FUERTEVENTURAFuerteventura: 1.24 million euros for new fibre linkCanalink is buying fibre rights for 1.24 million euros to link Costa Calma and Puerto del Rosario to a new submarine cable ring. What travellers gain. TENERIFEMV Hondius off Tenerife: what tourists need to knowThe MV Hondius with hantavirus on board will anchor off Tenerife from Saturday. What it really means for tourists in the Canary Islands — explained. TENERIFESeven airlines expand Tenerife flight network in 2026Air Canada launches Toronto and Montreal, airBaltic opens a seasonal base: seven airlines expand Tenerife routes in 2026. What travellers can expect. GRAN CANARIATren and MetroGuagua: where transit stands in 2026A one-billion-euro train plan, 182 million still needed for MetroGuagua, a subsidy row. What travellers should know about Gran Canaria transit.

Wednesday 6 May 2026

GRAN CANARIABeach Tennis Worlds Las Canteras: 350 Players May 2026Sand Series Classic ITF: 350 players from 30 nations compete on Las Canteras Beach May 19-24, 2026. USD 80,500 prize money, free public admission. TENERIFEHantavirus ship to Tenerife: Madrid-Canaries dispute 2026MV Hondius will dock at Santa Cruz between Friday and Saturday. Ship's doctor already at La Candelaria hospital. Health minister vs Canaries president. CANARY ISLANDSHospital Insular: 3D Implants, Robotics, Thoracic SurgeryHospital Insular in Las Palmas leads Spain in thoracic surgery. 35 surgeons from 23 hospitals train here on 3D-printed titanium rib implants. CANARY ISLANDSLas Palmas more expensive 2026: rent and cost of livingApartments in Las Palmas now cost over 3,279 euros per square metre — 17.3 percent more than in 2025. What drives the rise and what it means for tourists. GRAN CANARIAMogán 66 kV Substation: power for south Gran Canaria 2026Red Eléctrica builds a new substation in Mogán plus an 11.89 km high-voltage line. EUR 8.3 million investment to secure stable power for southern Canaria.

Tuesday 5 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Degrees: 9 Months Instead of 2 YearsThe Canary Islands government adopts new decree cutting university course approval time from two years to nine months. Decision dated 4 May 2026. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria 15 Blue Flags 2026: Full List of BeachesGran Canaria receives 15 Blue Flags for 2026, with Las Burras in San Bartolomé de Tirajana newly added. Las Palmas city remains without distinction. TENERIFECruise Ship MV Hondius Hantavirus: 3 Dead, Canarias StandbyThree deaths on cruise ship MV Hondius amid hantavirus outbreak. WHO coordinates international response. Canary Islands prepare to receive ship in Tenerife. LANZAROTEIRONMAN Lanzarote 2026: 1,400 Athletes Race May 2334th edition of Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote takes place 23 May 2026. Over 1,400 triathletes expected. Start at Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen.

Monday 4 May 2026

CANARY ISLANDSMilitary patrols on all 8 Canary IslandsSince Monday, the Canary Islands Brigade XVI has been patrolling all eight Canary Islands. Units, locations and the defence context in one overview. CANARY ISLANDSChiquero Trail 2026: canicross and paellaSam Ricco reports from the 2026 Chiquero Trail in Ingenio: 750 participants, canicross, children’s race, paella and a village square as stage. GRAN CANARIACanaries cocaine record 2026: 45 tonnes ArconianOn 1 May 2026 the Guardia Civil intercepted the Arconian south of Gran Canaria. 30-45 tonnes of cocaine, 23 arrested — Spain's largest open-sea seizure. LANZAROTELanzarote bookings May 2026: below 70 percentLanzarote hotel bookings for May 2026 stay below 70 percent. The trigger is not the German concern market but a frozen British market under Iran crisis. LANZAROTELanzarote volcanic wines in New York 2026Lanzarote volcanic wines can cost up to 20 euros per glass in New York. Terroir, US tariffs, import margins and restaurants explain the 2026 price. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas dunes: Canary plan to reduce in 2026The Canary government plans to reduce the Maspalomas dunes by 260,000 square metres in its nature digitalisation bill, while pledging continued protection. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Pride 2026: 25 years, pools, book tentMaspalomas Pride by Freedom celebrates its 25th anniversary from 4 to 10 May 2026 with pool parties, Siete Islas book tent and parade in Playa del Inglés. CANARY ISLANDSMotorhome protest demands Canary Islands ruleOn a few days ago, 423 motorhomes formed a 22 km caravan on the TF-1 to Santa Cruz. ACAT demands a unified Canary Islands regulation for camper vehicles.

Saturday 2 May 2026

GRAN CANARIAC.C. Cita: Why the conflict with the new presidency is...The recording of the 7 March assembly and the lawyer in the room confirm it: the 2025 balance sheet was rejected. The signed minutes claim the opposite.

Friday 1 May 2026

GRAN CANARIA, LANZAROTE73 Percent Come Back — Gran Canaria Has Most Loyal...73 % of Gran Canaria visitors are repeat tourists — more than Mallorca, Crete or the Algarve. ISTAC and ULL data put Lanzarote at the top with 76.7 %. CANARY ISLANDS€187 per night — Canary Islands hotel prices overtake...Hotel prices in the Canary Islands reach €187 ADR in Q1/2026, a national record. The Iran conflict turns the islands into a safe haven for European tourists. CANARY ISLANDSBuilding a social life on the Canary Islands:...How to find friends and community on the Canaries: Live It Up Slack, nomad meetups, beach volleyball, padel, coworkings, clubs and federaciones — the... CANARY ISLANDSPost, parcels and Amazon on the Canaries — RelocateParcels from mainland Spain to the Canaries take ten days. IGIC is usually 7%, AIEM adds 5 to 15% on certain goods, and DUA applies over €150.

Thursday 30 April 2026

GRAN CANARIARenewal from outside: Entrepreneurs' initiative at C.C. CitaEntrepreneurs at C.C. Cita launch a renovation initiative backed by Cabildo funding — as the centre slides from tourist landmark to «reducto hortera». GRAN CANARIA€205,588 Unpaid: Cabildo Seizes Assets of Evangelical ChurchThe Cabildo of Gran Canaria has launched seizure proceedings against the Iglesia Evangélica de Las Palmas. €205,588 from a 2020 grant was never accounted for. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Double Strike: Doctors and Teachers Walk...On 30 April 2026, a doctors' strike (CESM/Semca) and a teachers' strike (INSUCAN) hit the Canary Islands simultaneously. Healthcare and education in... GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFELearn Spanish in the Canary Islands: Courses, Apps,...Learning Spanish in the Canary Islands: EOI, private schools on Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Bildungsurlaub, DELE, SIELE, best apps, costs and Canarian...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAMay 2026 Gran Canaria: festival, Attindamana, Bib...In May 2026 the new festival «La Isla de mi Vida» replaces the old Canariona — 500 artists, 22 and 29 May. Plus: the three Bib Gourmand addresses of Las... LA PALMALa Palma beyond bananas: diversification 20262,747 hectares of bananas, 5,300 producers on La Palma alone, an island that has lived for decades on a single plant. Why La Palma must leave its... GRAN CANARIAOffshore Wind Canary Islands 2026: Spain's first park |...Spain's first offshore wind farm to be built off Gran Canaria — the Canarian government wants 250 MW in the first state auction. WindEurope Madrid April... FUERTEVENTURACanary economy 2026: 100M hotel, +12% ships Santa Cruz |...The Elba Corralejo hotel in Fuerteventura opens December 2026 with 478 rooms. Santa Cruz port sees 559,493 cruise passengers. CANARY ISLANDSTourism 2026: AI, marketing, Waynabox listFour Canary Islands on the Waynabox list of most-rejected surprise destinations. At the same time 48.3 million euros for the 2026 Tourism Plan with AI...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Q1 2026: 17,000 new jobs createdThe Canary Islands create 17,000 new jobs in Q1 2026 and reach the lowest unemployment rate since 2007. Yet a study by the Juan Miguel Sanjuán Chair warns:... CANARY ISLANDSHousing crisis becomes political flashpoint in Canaries...Three actors, three numbers, one conflict: Canarian government wants 10,000 homes a year, PP promises 4,734 in two years, Madrid allocates 371 million euros. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands–Morocco 2026: 10 Souss Massa dealsFernando Clavijo receives an 80-strong Souss Massa delegation under Karim Achengli on 27 April 2026. Ten cooperation agreements, a Las Palmas–Agadir... TENERIFE, LA PALMA57% of La Palma's companies can't find any staffThe Cámara Santa Cruz de Tenerife economic report for 2025 shows: La Palma has a demographic problem. 57 percent of companies cannot find workers. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Pride 2026: 25th Anniversary in Crisis25th anniversary, but cut to 7 days instead of 11: Maspalomas Pride 2026 runs from 4 to 10 May. Organiser Freedom struggles with unpaid subsidies. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Pensions 2026: 1,451 € versus 569 €In March 2026 the average contributory retirement pension in the Canary Islands stood at 1,451.27 €, up 4.7 percent year on year. At the same time 42,000...

Monday 27 April 2026

LA PALMALa Palma Tax Haven 2027: 60 % Tax Cut vs. Madeira,...60 percent income tax cut on La Palma extended to 2027. Direct comparison with Madeira, Andorra, Malta, Cyprus, Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Monaco and...

Sunday 26 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanaries cost of living 2026: small islands cost 6% moreLas Palmas sits 2.4% and Santa Cruz 2.8% below the Spanish average; the smaller islands cost about 6% more. Electricity is priced the same on every island. CANARY ISLANDSFiesta del Queso 2026 in Guía: Queso de Flor, folklore,...Reportage from the Fiesta del Queso 2026 in Santa María de Guía on 26 April: DOP Queso de Flor, Baile del Queso, folklore groups, Quesería Bolaños and the... LA PALMALa Palma 2026 and 2027: 60 percent less income tax for...Spain extends the 60 percent IRPF tax relief for La Palma into 2026 and 2027. Cabildo president Rodríguez demands a dedicated tax regime — the island is... GRAN CANARIALas Palmas 8th worldwide for Digital Nomads 2026 —...The Holafly 2026 report ranks Las Palmas eighth worldwide for digital nomads. What the methodology measures, who else made the list, and why Gran Canaria... CANARY ISLANDSBringing Your Pet to the Canary Islands: Entry, Vet —...Bringing your pet to the Canary Islands 2026: microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport, dangerous-breed rules and all the dog beaches of the seven...

Saturday 25 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAArguineguín 2026: Cordial Resort promenade sealed off —...Storm damage in Arguineguín: the promenade at the Cordial Resort has been sealed off for months. Who pays for the repair, what the Mogán council says, and... CANARY ISLANDSIllegal building Canary Islands 2026: 1,419 cases —...Containers in the barranco, housing modules on the finca, vacacional without licence. 1,419 illegal-building cases on the Canary Islands in one year. What... CANARY ISLANDSSelf-employed Canary Islands 2026: 32,755 nearing...32,755 self-employed in the Canary Islands are nearing retirement, only 19,750 young can take over. What the ATA data shows about succession, generational... CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands 2026: wages up nominally, real value...Food +35 % in five years, rents +40 % in four years, wages +1.5 %. What the CCOO 2026 data shows about real purchasing power and inflation on the Canary... TENERIFEPuerto de la Cruz Festivals 2026: Mueca, Phe, Bach —...Seven festivals between May and December 2026 in Puerto de la Cruz: Mueca, Phe Festival, Canarias Jazz, Bach Festival. Dates, line-ups and how to get to...

Friday 24 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDS112 Canary Islands: What Languages the Emergency Line...The Canarian 112 answers directly in five languages — Spanish, English, German, Italian, French — and via tele-interpretation in over 50 more. App, eCall,...

Thursday 23 April 2026

LA PALMALa Palma doubles Madrid flights this summer — but stays lastIberia Express doubles La Palma–Madrid to 10 weekly flights from summer 2026. What it means for residents and why the gap to the other Canary Islands... CANARY ISLANDS50th Rally Islas Canarias: The WRC anniversary kicks off...At 17:05 today the first car rolls down the ramp on Plaza de Santa Ana. 50th edition, second WRC round, Storm-Therese-driven route changes and the longest...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

FUERTEVENTURAAll-inclusive trap: who really profits on the CanariesCosta Calma shops close while hotels stay full. Under 20 of every 100 all-inclusive euros stay on the island. How the system tipped — and who profits. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFECanary Islands hate crimes: who is looking the other way?17 stitches in Morro Jable. A Black man lynched in La Laguna. Manhunts in Mogán. What is really happening — and why Canarian politics stays silent. GRAN CANARIACanary Islands Weather & Calima 2026 — Climate, AEMETClimate basics, microclimates, calima records, AEMET warning system, Borrasca Therese, seasonal calendar and health: the pillar guide to Gran Canaria... GRAN CANARIASchools and children on Gran Canaria: what works, what...From public CEIP to international private schools: Gran Canaria's education system for expat families. Enrolment, costs, integration reality.

Tuesday 21 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSEmpty homes back on the market: Canary Islands pay 1.8...The Canary Islands government is paying 1.8 million euros for an organisation to bring empty homes back onto the rental market — below-market rents,... CANARY ISLANDSThe doctors are on strike — and they have good reason to beCanary Islands' doctors walk off the job four days in nine. Thousands of appointments cancelled, hundreds of surgeries dropped. Why — and what it means for... CANARY ISLANDSWhy the Cita President Banned Recording at the Junta —...On 18 April 2026 the president of Centro Comercial Cita banned recordings at the owners' meeting. Why — and what the ban was really meant to protect. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria discovers Rioja: new direct flight from 17 JuneFrom 17 June 2026, Binter will fly twice a week directly from Gran Canaria to La Rioja, the first regular air link to the wine region. GRAN CANARIAIsland plan struck down: what it really means for Gran...The Canary Islands' top court declared Gran Canaria's Plan Insular de Ordenación null and void. Morales will appeal all the way to the Supreme Court.

Monday 20 April 2026

GRAN CANARIALas Palmas Film Festival: 25 Titles Compete in the 25th...The International Film Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria runs from 23 April to 3 May 2026. The official competition features ten feature films and... GRAN CANARIAInternet and Coworking on Gran CanariaGran Canaria offers 10-gigabit fibre for 22 euros and around 50 coworking spaces in Las Palmas. Part 13 of the Relocate series. LANZAROTEIRONMAN Lanzarote 2026: The Final Edition of a Legend23 May 2026 — the 34th edition, and the last one organised by Club La Santa. 3.8 km swim, 180.2 km bike over Timanfaya and the Mirador del Río climb, 42.2... LANZAROTE, LA GRACIOSALanzarote's Labour Market Hits a Plateau: Below 70,000...At the end of Q1 2026 Lanzarote and La Graciosa count 69,576 registered workers — around one hundred fewer than a year earlier. After years of growth,... GRAN CANARIARally Fever in Valsequillo: Fans Book Holidays a Year in...Four friends from Valsequillo booked their days off twelve months ahead for the 50th Rally Islas Canarias (23–26 April 2026) — scaffold, cooler, and local... GRAN CANARIAReal Estate on Gran Canaria 2026 — Buying, Renting, Law,...Price per square metre, ITP, IGIC, notary, non-resident mortgage, vivienda vacacional, IBI, IRNR and the 2026 EU debate on foreign buyer restrictions — the...

Sunday 19 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAC.C. CITA Picks Its New Leadership — And Lets the Open...Junta 18 April 2026 at Centro Comercial Cita, Playa del Inglés: management, secretariat and lawyer all in one hand. Budget up 25%. Three open questions.

Saturday 18 April 2026

GRAN CANARIABuying or Renting a Car in Gran CanariaBuy, long-term rent or lease (renting) on the Canary Islands: IGIC advantage, tax-free private sales, ITV, insurance and licence — Relocate Part 12. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEPope León XIV to Visit the Canary Islands in June 2026Pope León XIV will visit Gran Canaria and Tenerife on June 11–12, 2026 — Mass at Estadio de Gran Canaria and migrant tribute in Arguineguín.

Friday 17 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBono Consumo 2026: €50 for €25 – Canary IslandsThe Canary Islands government puts nearly 98,000 shopping vouchers on sale April 28: €50 value for €25. What buyers and shop owners need to know. CANARY ISLANDSCanaries as stepping stone: Atlantic hub for Latin AmericaThe port of Las Palmas courts Brazilian trade. The Zona Franca negotiates in Santiago. Will the Canaries become the Atlantic hub? Deep Guide. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria: Best Restaurants in the InteriorThe best food on Gran Canaria isn't at the beach — it's in the mountains. A guide to ten restaurants in the interior, from Tejeda to Guayadeque. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: Spain's lowest labour productivityThe Canary Islands have Spain's lowest labour productivity, with 27 million work hours lost monthly and the second-lowest wages nationwide.

Thursday 16 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAC.C. Cita: Criminal Complaint Against Three OfficialsAfter 40 days without a response, a co-owner of CC Cita has filed three burofaxes and a criminal complaint. A documentation of the legal steps taken. GRAN CANARIAC.C. Cita: Your Vote — How Proxies WorkCannot attend the assembly on 18 April? Give a proxy — but do it right. What it must contain and why it is not a blank cheque. GRAN CANARIACrime Gran Canaria 2026: Analysis and DataCrime in Gran Canaria: +3.1% across the Canary Islands, first homicides in Las Palmas in years, Sureste in focus. Data, facts, background. GRAN CANARIAWind Power Gran Canaria: Offshore Push and the MessCabildo, businesses and unions demand offshore wind farms off Gran Canaria. The promises are big: 8,000 jobs, billions in investment, green energy. But...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: Calima Heatwave This WeekendAfter ten unusually cool days, the weather swings in the Canaries. From Friday, a Saharan air mass brings heat and dust. GRAN CANARIACC Cita Maspalomas: Frozen Accounts & €1M UnexplainedFrozen bank accounts, missing annual accounts and €1 million unaccounted for: the latest on the CC Cita shopping centre crisis in Maspalomas. GRAN CANARIASix Voices Before the General Assembly – CC CITAOwners and tenants of Centro Comercial CITA speak for the first time: 1.9 million euros in debt and what must change. Six interviews. CANARY ISLANDSDouble Strike: Canary Islands Airports Under PressureSAERCO air traffic controllers walk out at five Canary Islands airports from 17 April, adding to the ongoing Groundforce handling strike. LANZAROTEAfrica's Gateway to Europe Is in the Canary Islands46,000 arrivals in one year, 10,000 dead on the Atlantic route, Moroccan police on Lanzarote, 5,800 unaccompanied minors — and nobody asked the Canaries. GRAN CANARIASiam Park Gran Canaria: Cabildo Sets Conditions for HotelThe Cabildo de Gran Canaria demands that the planned hotel next to Siam Park be terraced, landscape-integrated and five-star gran lujo only. GRAN CANARIASubmit an event — Gran Canaria NightlifeSubmit a concert, show, DJ night or event on Gran Canaria for free listing. Editing and translation into four languages included. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: Tax Inspections Tripled — CITA NewsThe Canary Islands tax agency will triple on-site inspections from 75 to 210 in 2026 and plans 18,000 data cross-checks. TENERIFETenerife: Earthquakes Under the Teide — Two ZonesSpain's IGN has detected volcanic activity beneath Tenerife in two different zones: near Izaña and west of Las Cañadas del Teide. No eruption risk.

Tuesday 14 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanarian Spanish: 30 Expressions You Need to KnowFrom ancient Guanche words to Portuguese loanwords and phrases no mainland Spaniard understands — a practical guide to the Canary Islands dialect. GRAN CANARIADriving in Gran Canaria: Licence, Registration, InsuranceEU driving licences must be exchanged after two years of residency in Gran Canaria. The DGT office in Las Palmas handles the process. GRAN CANARIAC.C. Cita: The Power Arithmetic of the April 18 AssemblyFirst convocation at 9:30, second at 10:00 — no quorum required. Whoever brings the most proxies decides the future of C.C. Cita.

Monday 13 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAArmed Robbery Playa del Inglés: €100,000 StolenThree masked men raided a gaming arcade at Centro Comercial Ronda on Gran Canaria. Haul: €100,000. Perpetrators at large. GRAN CANARIACC Cita: Individual or Company? Vote April 18On April 18, owners of C.C. Cita vote on new management. This article argues the centre needs a professional management company. CANARY ISLANDSChild Poverty Canary Islands: 40% of Minors40% of children in the Canary Islands live in poverty. Unicef calls the figures shameful. 132,000 minors affected. The full picture. GRAN CANARIACITA News turns five weeks old. And the world is reading.What began as an investigation into a Playa del Inglés shopping centre has grown in five weeks into a news portal with over 550 articles in four languages. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Property Market: Fewer Buyers, Higher PricesForeign property purchases in the Canary Islands fell 10.8% — yet prices rose to €2,801/m². Analysis of the market shift. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFETenerife Admits It: Gran Canaria Is BoomingEl Día publishes sharp self-criticism: Gran Canaria is getting everything right — Tren del Sur, Chira-Soria, infrastructure. Tenerife is falling behind. GRAN CANARIAHealthcare System Gran Canaria: SCS Card, Doctors, A&EHow to get the Tarjeta Sanitaria Canaria, book a doctor's appointment and use A&E in Gran Canaria's public health system. TENERIFENASA Canary Islands: Emergency Deal for Artemis MissionsNASA and the Canary Islands health service signed an agreement. Tenerife hospitals will become the reference zone for Artemis emergencies. GRAN CANARIAPort of Las Palmas: Powership, Politics and SpaceA floating power plant claims 200m of berth in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Three politicians block each other. The Suez boom worsens the crisis. CANARY ISLANDSTikTok craze hits Canary Islands bar: reservations haltedA viral TikTok video made a Canary Islands bar a must-visit within hours. The rush was so great that all reservations had to be stopped.

Sunday 12 April 2026

LANZAROTE, FUERTEVENTURAATC Strike April 17: Canary Islands AirportsAir traffic controllers at five Canary Islands airports begin indefinite strike action on 17 April. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are affected. CANARY ISLANDSIGIC 0%: What's Now Tax-Free in the CanariesThe Canarian government approved an anti-crisis package on April 7. IGIC on fuel drops to 0% and salt, butter and coffee become tax-free. CANARY ISLANDSTax Return 2025: What Expats in the Canaries Need to KnowSpain's 2025 tax campaign runs from 8 April to 30 June 2026. Over 1.1 million Canarian taxpayers must file, with 29 regional deductions. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Anomaly: Cold and Rain Until Late AprilAEMET confirms the Canary Islands weather anomaly will last until late April. Cold temperatures, storms and record rain since Therese.

Saturday 11 April 2026

LA GOMERABus Crash La Gomera: British Man Dies, 27 InjuredA tourist bus operated by Gomera Tours plunges ten metres into a ravine on the GM-2 road on Friday, April 10. A 77-year-old British holidaymaker dies at… LA PALMAHigh Waves Damage 14 Cars on Ferry to La PalmaOn the Friday evening crossing to La Palma, 14 cars were shifted and damaged in the vehicle deck. Fred Olsen Express to handle claims from Monday. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: €4.2bn Hotel Investment, No. 1 SpainCanary Islands attract €4.2 billion in hotel capital — leading Spain for the third year. Mare Nostrum Resort: €500M flagship project. CANARY ISLANDSHousing Crisis: 20,000 Young Canarians Back with ParentsThe emancipation rate for young Canarians has fallen to 14%. 20,000 had to move back home in 2024 as rents become unaffordable. GRAN CANARIANear-Drowning Mogán: Man Airlifted to HospitalA 40-year-old man was pulled from the water at Playa de Puerto Rico in Mogán with severe drowning signs and airlifted to hospital.

Friday 10 April 2026

TENERIFETenerife: Guardia Civil Busts Cannabis Rosin LabOperation Hermit: Guardia Civil busts a cannabis factory in Tenerife – 700 plants and high-potency rosin seized. Psychosis risk alarms authorities. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Free Trade Zone Courts Chile InvestorsGran Canaria's Zona Franca completes its first trade mission to Chile, pitching the islands as a logistics hub between Latin America, Europe and Africa. GRAN CANARIAMoving to Gran Canaria 2026: The Complete GuideMoving to Gran Canaria 2026: NIE, residency, cost of living, taxes, healthcare, bank accounts, best areas. With current prices and deadlines. GRAN CANARIACC Cita: William's Solo Decision — What Should Happen NowThe CC Cita president bypassed his own board and handed everything to his lawyer. What happened next raises serious questions. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Power Crisis: Floating Plant PlannedGran Canaria faces blackout risk: 138 MW deficit. The government plans a floating power plant in Las Palmas port. All facts on the energy crisis. GRAN CANARIAJosé Hernández Pérez: The CC Cita Manager from VecindarioNo professional register entry, no accounts since 2011, managing from Vecindario 30km away: the profile of CC Cita administrator José Hernández Pérez. LANZAROTEStorm Canary Islands: Polar Front, 6m Waves, DiversionsPolar front hits Canary Islands: orange warning Lanzarote, 8 flights diverted, gusts to 80 km/h. Current situation and forecast.

Thursday 9 April 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEAENA: €1.8bn for Canary Islands Airports by 2031AENA invests €1.8bn in five Canary Islands airports under DORA III: expanded capacity, new gates and rail links on Gran Canaria and Tenerife by 2031. GRAN CANARIAGrindr Danger Gran Canaria: Safety Tips for Gay TouristsCriminals use Grindr to rob and kill gay tourists in Maspalomas. Patterns, known cases and practical safety tips for Gran Canaria. What you need to know. GRAN CANARIAEugenia Talavera Plata: CC Cita Administrator ProfileWho is Eugenia Talavera Plata? BORME, CENDOJ and professional register checked: a profile of the CC Cita administrator based on verifiable public facts. GRAN CANARIAMikönica Las Palmas: Top Brunch Spot at CC La MinillaMikönica at CC La Minilla Las Palmas: all-day brunch, matcha, açaí bowls and Thursday tardeo. Gran Canaria's best new brunch spot – worth the trip. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: 50 Groups Demand NeutralityOver 50 Canarian organisations formally submitted a manifesto against the militarisation of the archipelago on 9 April 2026 in Las Palmas. CANARY ISLANDSIGIC Canary Islands: 7% Rate vs 21% VAT, Tax Guide 2026IGIC in the Canary Islands is 7% vs 21% IVA on the mainland. Also: IRPF scale 9-26%, ZEC 4% corporate tax and REF benefits for expats. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFETourist (84) Killed in Maspalomas via Dating App TrapAn 84-year-old tourist is lured and killed in Maspalomas via a dating app. Suspect arrested in Tenerife. All the details on the case in Gran Canaria.

Wednesday 8 April 2026

GRAN CANARIABecome Autónomo in Gran Canaria: Step by Step 2026NIE, Hacienda, Seguridad Social, Tarifa Plana €80 and Cuota Cero — every step to become self-employed in Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Doctors Issue 7-Day Strike UltimatumCESM Canarias issues a 7-day ultimatum to the Canary Islands health authority. No response triggers a full regional doctors strike. TENERIFETenerife: Tourist Survives Death Cave Blowhole TancónA tourist barely escapes the Tancón blowhole in Tenerife. At least 6 deaths in recent years – why this cave is extremely dangerous and what to know.

Tuesday 7 April 2026

TENERIFEAir Canada to Tenerife: non-stop from 25 October 2026Air Canada flies non-stop from Toronto on 25 October 2026 and from Montréal on 31 October to Tenerife South, three times a week on an Airbus A321XLR. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands AI Healthcare Reform: Millions InvestedCanary Islands modernise healthcare with AI, robotic surgery and digital patient records. Major multi-million investment benefits all seven islands. CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Lead EU in Sunshine Hours and UV RadiationThe Canary Islands record over 3,000 sunshine hours per year and the highest UV levels in the EU. What residents, expats and tourists need to know. CANARY ISLANDSCocaine Among Teenagers: Canary Islands Sound AlarmCocaine use among young people in the Canary Islands is surging. Proyecto Hombre warns: 14-year-olds are using cocaine. Cannabis is being displaced. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Train: Green Light — But Will It Be Built?Gran Canaria plans a 58 km tram, Las Palmas to Maspalomas in 30 minutes. €2 billion, 11 stations. Green light granted — but funding is still missing. GRAN CANARIARental Contract Gran Canaria: Spanish Tenancy Law ExplainedSpanish tenancy law for expats: LAU explained, deposit rules, rent increases, termination rights, agency fees. Everything to know before signing. LA PALMAWeather Alert Canary Islands: Cold Front Brings Rain 2026AEMET yellow warning for all Canary Islands: cold front from midday, rain from afternoon, temperatures drop to 14–20°C, waves up to 4m off La Palma.

Monday 6 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands Tech Hub: 3,000 Firms, 4% Tax — Haven?3,074 tech companies, 4% corporate tax — but no loophole. What the ZEC actually requires and why the Canary Islands deserve serious attention as a... GRAN CANARIARenting an Apartment in South Gran Canaria 2026Rental prices, contract types and insider tips for Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Meloneras, San Fernando and Arguineguín. The practical expat guide.

Sunday 5 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAArucas: First Historical Street Guide Legado en piedraWalk down a narrow lane in Arucas on a quiet afternoon. The dark volcanic stone of the houses takes on a bluish tint in the slanting light, the faint sweetness of rum drifts over f GRAN CANARIALas Palmas Opens Europe's Largest Cruise Terminal14,000 m², 4 ships at once, €40 million: Puerto de La Luz in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is now officially Europe's largest cruise terminal. GRAN CANARIALas Palmas Driving Test: Hardest in Spain 2026Only 29.4% pass the driving test in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria — the worst pass rate in Spain. What expats need to know about their driving licence. GRAN CANARIAEmergency Power Plants in Telde Secure Gran Canaria GridEmergency power plants in Telde ensure Gran Canaria's electricity supply. Background, capacity details and how the island prevents power shortages. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFECanary Islands Holiday Rental Laws: Supreme Court RulesSpain's Supreme Court reviews Canary Islands holiday rental laws. The ruling affects thousands of bungalow owners on Gran Canaria, Tenerife and... GRAN CANARIAInfluencer Annabella Lovas Found Dead in Gran Canaria RavineAnnabella Lovas, Hungarian influencer, found dead in a Gran Canaria ravine. Identified months later through a single tooth. GRAN CANARIAWeather Gran Canaria Monday 6 April 2026 – Sun & 25°CWeather Gran Canaria Monday 6 April 2026: clear skies, 17–25°C, zero rain. Perfect for beach, hiking and sightseeing on the Canary Islands.

Saturday 4 April 2026

TENERIFECamorra Boss Arrested in Tenerife – Zagaria ClanSpanish police arrest a senior member of the Camorra Zagaria clan in Tenerife. Background on the arrest and organised crime links in the Canary Islands. GRAN CANARIAHealth Insurance Gran Canaria: Expat Guide 2026 — CITA NewsPublic or private? Seguridad Social, Tarjeta Sanitaria, Sanitas, Adeslas — everything expats need to know about healthcare in Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Dunes Gran Canaria: Drone Ban for Easter 2026Gran Canaria's Cabildo has deployed a drone for the first time to monitor the 404-hectare Maspalomas dune reserve during Easter week.

Friday 3 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Gay Adventure: Protest in San Fernando 2026Protests erupt in San Fernando against Gay Adventure Maspalomas 2026. What happened, who protested and what it means for LGBTQ tourists in Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIABank Account Gran Canaria 2026: Expat Guide — CITA NewsOpening a bank account on Gran Canaria as an expat: which bank, which documents, online or in branch? BBVA, CaixaBank, Sabadell — full comparison. GRAN CANARIAProperty Prices Gran Canaria 2026: Record High — CITA NewsCanary Islands property prices hit an all-time high of €1,963/m² in Q1 2026 — up 17.8% year-on-year and 8.1% above the 2007 bubble peak.

Thursday 2 April 2026

GRAN CANARIAEaster 2026 Gran Canaria: Opening Hours GuideEaster 2026 in Gran Canaria: supermarket hours, pharmacy schedules, bus timetables and what stays open during Semana Santa. GRAN CANARIAEmpadronamiento Gran Canaria: Registration Step by StepEmpadronamiento in Gran Canaria: how to register your official address. Documents, appointments and the process explained for expats and new residents. GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFECanary Islands Easter Weather 2026: Sunshine ForecastEaster weather forecast Canary Islands 2026: sunshine and warm temperatures. Beach conditions, temperatures and tips for Gran Canaria and Tenerife. GRAN CANARIARoque Nublo reservation: free, but only 60 hikers an hourRoque Nublo needs a free booking 9:00-17:00, max. 60 hikers an hour. No parking at La Goleta: shuttle from Tejeda. Here is how to book your slot.

Wednesday 1 April 2026

CANARY ISLANDSBaleària Buys Armas: 15 Ferries for Canary IslandsBaleària takes over Armas-Trasmediterránea. 15 ferries, 1,500 employees, all Canary Islands routes. CNMC approves with conditions. GRAN CANARIABeaches Gran Canaria: The 15 BestThe 15 best beaches on Gran Canaria: Maspalomas, Las Canteras, family, nudist and surf beaches in the south, north and Las Palmas. GRAN CANARIAMeloneras: Court Strips Terraces of Right to Public LandA court in Las Palmas has ruled that terraces on the Paseo Marítimo in Meloneras have no right to occupy public land. Permits were annulled. GRAN CANARIAGet Your NIE Number in Gran Canaria: Step by StepHow to get your NIE number in Gran Canaria: all steps, required documents and appointment tips. Complete guide for expats in the Canary Islands. GRAN CANARIARestaurants Gran Canaria: The Complete GuideWhere to eat well on Gran Canaria: Canarian cuisine, best restaurants in Las Palmas, Maspalomas and the north, markets and tapas bars.

Tuesday 31 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAEaster in Maspalomas: 92% Occupancy, Supermarkets Open,...Easter 2026 in Maspalomas: Hotels nearly full, Spar and Lidl open on Good Friday, stable weather from Thursday, strike as uncertainty factor. GRAN CANARIAEaster Maspalomas 2026: Hotels, Supermarkets & StrikeEaster in Maspalomas 2026: hotel occupancy, supermarket hours and strike impact. Everything you need for your Gran Canaria Easter holiday. GRAN CANARIAFirst 48 Hours Gran Canaria: Expat GuideWhat to do in your first 48 hours on Gran Canaria: SIM card, car hire, supermarket, accommodation and first admin steps. The expat starter guide. CANARY ISLANDSGroundforce Strike Day 1: Baggage Chaos at EasterDay 1 of the Groundforce strike at Canary Islands airports: severe baggage delays during Easter 2026. What travellers need to know right now.

Monday 30 March 2026

GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEAirport Strike Easter: Canary Islands Travel GuideGroundforce and Menzies strike at 12 Spanish airports over Easter. Delays at Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote. What to do now. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas: Bus €3.90, Taxi €38-45Bus 66 costs €3.90 and takes 45-60 minutes; a taxi is about €38-45 in 25-30. See all four ways from the airport to Maspalomas, with tips. CANARY ISLANDSCalima Warning Canary Islands: Saharan Dust AlertCanary Islands pre-alert for all islands. Intense calima with high PM10 levels, reduced visibility and health risks. What residents should know.

Sunday 29 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival Parade 2026: Recap, 350,000 VisitorsRecap of the Maspalomas Carnival Cabalgata 2026: 350,000 visitors, spectacular floats and an unforgettable evening. Photos, figures and highlights. CANARY ISLANDSClocks Change Canary Islands: Summer Time 2026On the night of 29 March 2026, clocks in the Canary Islands moved from 1:00 to 2:00 AM, with summer time until 25 October. CANARY ISLANDSEaster Weather Canary Islands: Sun and Up to 25°CWhile mainland Spain freezes, the Canary Islands expect sun and 15 to 25°C for Easter 2026. Aemet forecast: stable weather, minimal rain.

Saturday 28 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAEntierro de la Sardina 2026: Maspalomas Carnival FinaleThe Entierro de la Sardina marks the end of Maspalomas Carnival 2026. Dates, traditions and everything you need to know about the closing ceremony. GRAN CANARIAGran Cabalgata Maspalomas 2026: 108 Floats, 350,000 VisitorsThe Gran Cabalgata Maspalomas 2026 draws 350,000 visitors with 108 floats. Highlights, photos and a recap of Gran Canaria's biggest carnival parade. GRAN CANARIASpain's Decree: €5bn Canary Islands Aid Package 2026Spain's decree allocates €5 billion in aid for the Canary Islands, linked to an Iran deal. Background, criticism and what the funds mean for Gran Canaria.

Friday 27 March 2026

GRAN CANARIABBVA: Canary Islands Economy Grows – Tourism & Iran EffectBBVA report: the Canary Islands record strong economic growth driven by tourism and the Iran deal. Figures, forecasts and implications for Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIADrag Avalon Wins Gala Drag Maspalomas 2026Drag Avalon wins the Gala Drag Maspalomas 2026, beating all competitors. Show highlights and costumes at Gran Canaria's biggest drag event. GRAN CANARIAStorm Therese: €10M Damage on Gran CanariaStorm Therese left over 10 million euros in damage to 50 schools on Gran Canaria and 1,783 emergency calls to 112 across the islands.

Thursday 26 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAairBaltic: 4 New Gran Canaria Routes to Poland & BelgiumairBaltic launches 4 new direct routes from Gran Canaria to Poland and Belgium in 2026. Check schedules and book early for the best fares. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Climate: Microclimates & CalimaGran Canaria climate: microclimates, Calima dust storms, Atlantic storms and 300 days of sunshine. The honest weather guide for every month. GRAN CANARIAGala Drag Maspalomas 2026 feat. Mónica NaranjoGala Drag Maspalomas 2026 shines with Mónica Naranjo as star guest. Winners, highlights and all you need from Gran Canaria's top carnival event.

Wednesday 25 March 2026

GRAN CANARIACabildo: €96M for GC-1 South Road Network Gran CanariaGran Canaria's Cabildo invests €96 million in roads and the GC-1 South. Projects, timeline and what it means for Maspalomas and the island's south. GRAN CANARIAEconomy, Politics & Power in Gran Canaria — Guide 2026Who governs Gran Canaria, who owns the hotels, and why does everything depend on tourism? The 2026 economy and politics guide for expats and investors. GRAN CANARIAStorm Therese: Military Emergency Gran CanariaGran Canaria activates Level 2 emergency and requests military (UME) deployment as Storm Therese batters the island with 700+ l/m² rainfall and forces...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria: 26% of Power from Renewables in 2025Gran Canaria now meets 26% of its electricity demand from renewables. How the island is reducing oil dependence – all the 2025 figures and targets. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival 2026 Final Week: Drag & CabalgataThe final week of Maspalomas Carnival 2026 featuring the Gala Drag and Gran Cabalgata. Programme, dates and highlights leading to the grand finale.

Monday 23 March 2026

GRAN CANARIACanary Islands: Foreign Property Curbs — Brussels — CITAThe Canary Islands push Brussels to restrict property purchases by non-residents. One in four homes sold goes to foreigners — CITA News Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIAExpat & Digital Nomad Guide Gran Canaria 2026Expat guide Gran Canaria: NIE, residency, IGIC, taxes, rental market and coworking in the south. Everything for life on the Canary Islands. CANARY ISLANDSServatur Turns 50: 3 New Hotels in Puerto Rico — CITA NewsServatur Hotels celebrates 50 years: 3 new hotels in Puerto Rico, the €8.5M sports hotel Monte Feliz and a return to its birthplace. CITA News.

Saturday 21 March 2026

CANARY ISLANDSCanary Islands: €700,000 for Jet2 & TUI — CITA NewsThe Canary Islands pay €700,000 to Jet2, TUI and easyJet for new flight routes — while Drago Canarias demands a stop. CITA News analyses the debate. GRAN CANARIAStorm Therese: 400 Emergencies & Rescue — CITA NewsStorm Therese: 400 emergencies, reservoirs overflow for the first time in years, woman rescued in Arguineguín. Full aftermath report — CITA News.

Friday 20 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival Parade Postponed: Storm Therese DamageThe Maspalomas Carnival Cabalgata is postponed due to Borrasca Therese. Storm damage, cancellations and the new date for Gran Canaria's biggest parade. GRAN CANARIAIs Gran Canaria Safe? Low Crime, Pickpockets Main RiskYes: violent crime is very low and petty theft in tourist zones is the main risk. Plus natural hazards, Storm Therese and practical tips for visitors. GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria Tourism 2026: The Complete GuideGran Canaria tourism 2026: 4.3 million visitors, new direct flights, Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and Las Palmas — the complete tourism guide. GRAN CANARIALopesan Hotels Taurito: €85M Investment 2026Lopesan Hotels invests €85 million in Taurito, Gran Canaria. Plans for new hotel capacity and what it means for tourism on the island's west coast. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival 2026: Complete GuideEverything about Maspalomas Carnival 2026: programme, Cabalgata, Drag Gala, Carnival Queen — the complete guide to Europe's second-biggest carnival.

Thursday 19 March 2026

CANARY ISLANDSIGIC Exemption: Canaries Drop Tax Below €50K — CITA NewsFrom July 2026, self-employed workers in the Canary Islands earning under €50,000 will no longer charge IGIC. Up to 11,000 freelancers benefit. GRAN CANARIATherese Update: Schools Closed, Flights Cancelled – GCBorrasca Therese update: schools closed on Gran Canaria, flights cancelled, carnival suspended. Current situation and official warnings at a glance.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAStorm Therese Hits Gran Canaria During Maspalomas CarnivalStorm Borrasca Therese hits Gran Canaria at the height of Maspalomas Carnival 2026. Damage, cancellations and how islanders respond to the emergency. CANARY ISLANDS650 Tons Toxic Waste: Criminal Ring Busted — CITA NewsGuardia Civil dismantles criminal network shipping 650 tons of toxic waste from the Canary Islands to Africa. 32 arrests, 7 companies involved.

Tuesday 17 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival Queen 2026: Estrella JiménezThe Maspalomas Carnival has its 2026 queen: Estrella Jiménez de Bruin was crowned Reina del Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas on Sunday evening at the Centro Comercial Yumbo in GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFETeide Earthquakes: What Gran Canaria Must Know — CITA NewsThousands of micro-quakes under Mount Teide, magma signals, emergency plans. Volcano status remains Green. What tourists on Gran Canaria need to know now.

Monday 16 March 2026

CANARY ISLANDS12-Year Residency: Canary Islands Housing LawThe Canary Islands approved Spain's strictest public housing law on 9 March 2026, requiring twelve years of residency to qualify. GRAN CANARIASolar Eclipse Gran Canaria August 12, 2026 — CITA NewsFirst total solar eclipse over Spain since 1912. Gran Canaria sees 67-74% coverage at sunset. Plus Perseid meteor peak the same night.

Saturday 14 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAOasis Palmeral Maspalomas: €6M Restoration PlannedThe Oasis Palmeral nature reserve in Maspalomas faces a €6 million restoration. Plans, timeline and what the works mean for visitors to Gran Canaria. GRAN CANARIARussian Ghost Fleet Off Gran Canaria — CITA NewsThree Russian gas tankers belonging to the so-called "Darkfleet" are currently positioned in the waters surrounding the Canary Islands — representing twelve per cent of Russia's en

Friday 13 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAAnfi Challenge Mogán 2026: First Sellout — CITA NewsAnfi Challenge Mogán 2026 sells out for the first time. Gran Canaria cements status as triathlon capital. What it means for sports tourism in the south. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival 2026: El Circo – Programme & HighlightsMaspalomas is in full carnival mode — and southern Gran Canaria can barely catch its breath. Since March 10, the Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas has been turning the tourist z

Thursday 12 March 2026

GRAN CANARIACanary Parliament: 10 Promises, Iran in Focus — CITA NewsClavijo makes ten promises in the Canary Parliament — the Iran crisis dominates. What security, energy and tourism mean for Gran Canaria.

Wednesday 11 March 2026

GRAN CANARIADubai Collapses, Gran Canaria Booms — CITA NewsThe escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has plunged the global travel industry into what experts are calling the worst crisis since the Covid pand GRAN CANARIASafety Index 82.08: Gran Canaria Defies Iran — CITA NewsGran Canaria scores 82.08 on the Safety Index — safer than ever despite the Iran crisis. Why the south of the island booms as a refuge destination.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAGran Canaria: More Direct Flights Than Ever — CITA NewsGran Canaria expands its flight network in 2026 with new direct routes from across Europe. What the new connections mean for tourism and accessibility. GRAN CANARIALas Palmas: European Capital of Culture 2031 BidLas Palmas de Gran Canaria is bidding for European Capital of Culture 2031. What the candidacy means for tourism and culture across the island.

Thursday 5 March 2026

GRAN CANARIACC Cita: Property Values Fall – Comparison with YumboProperty values at CC Cita in Maspalomas are falling – unlike those at Yumbo Centrum. Analysis: what the numbers reveal about the future of both centres.

Sunday 1 March 2026

GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Air 6x More Toxic: Calima Health AlertCalima in Gran Canaria: PM10 levels at 133 µg/m³ — six times above EU limit. Health risks for Maspalomas residents and tourists. CANARY ISLANDS€100,000 on Awnings. Where Are They?€38,717 spent in 2025, €60,000 budgeted for 2026. Nearly €100,000 over two years just on awning repairs. But where are the results? GRAN CANARIA38% of the votes, one candidate, a unanimous electionOn 24 January 2026, an Extraordinary General Meeting of C.C. Cita took place. According to the minutes, it lasted 35 minutes. According to owners who atten GRAN CANARIAYou are not alone: what we can do togetherMany C.C. Cita owners feel alone facing an unresponsive administration. We know the law, statutes and numbers, and can help. Updates every Tuesday and Friday. GRAN CANARIAToday is the assembly. Your voice matters.The Ordinary General Meeting of C.C. Cita takes place today at Hotel Catarina Playa, Playa del Inglés, with the first call at 9:30. CANARY ISLANDSAfter the assembly: how to protect your rightsThe assembly is over. But this isn't the end. What happens in the coming days and weeks can be just as important as what happened in the room. CANARY ISLANDSYour assembly guide: what to say at each agenda itemYou don't need to be a lawyer to participate in an assembly. You just need to know what to ask and how to request it be minuted. This guide gives you ready CANARY ISLANDS2026 Budget: 25% More Spending. For What?The 2026 budget plans €879,536 in expenses, 25% more than 2025. Salaries rise, security rises, cleaning rises. Debts remain uncollected. GRAN CANARIACC Cita: €1.9M in Debt – Only €3,568 Spent on RecoveryCC Cita Maspalomas carries €1.9 million in debt but spends just €3,568 on recovery proceedings. What's behind the numbers? A financial deep-dive. GRAN CANARIACITA Governance: Was the January Meeting Lawful?An Extraordinary General Meeting of C.C. Cita on 24 January 2026 elected an interim president with only 17 owners able to vote. GRAN CANARIACita has a new president — CITA NewsAt today's Annual General Meeting of C.C. Cita, a new Junta de Gobierno was elected. William Enrique (Michaday S.L.U.), one of the owners with the largest CANARY ISLANDSFirst Owner Survey in CITA History: 52 ResponsesIn February 2026, owners conducted the first survey among Centro Comercial Cita businesses, with 52 responses from around 100 contacted. CANARY ISLANDS€2M Promissory Notes: CITA Debt CrisisThe debtor list of 31 December 2025 records €93,251 in cheques and promissory notes, with total defaulting owner debt at €1,961,153. GRAN CANARIAYour property is losing value. Why?A unit in C.C. Cita sells today for a fraction of its original cost. In Yumbo, prices hold. The difference isn't location — it's management. GRAN CANARIAYour right to know: what an owner can demandMany owners at C.C. Cita don't know they have a legal right to access the community's documentation. It's not a favour. It doesn't depend on the goodwill o CANARY ISLANDSYour rights at the assembly: what you can demand on SaturdayTomorrow is the assembly. Whether it's your first time or you've attended before, it's important to know exactly what you can do — and demand — during the GRAN CANARIA€353,000 on Staff – Who Are They? What Do They Do?Staff costs at C.C. Cita in 2025 totalled over €353,000, more than half the community's entire budget. Salaries were €278,499 and social security €74,565. GRAN CANARIACan't attend on Saturday? Your vote still canThe Ordinary General Meeting of C.C. Cita takes place on Saturday 7 March, at 9:30 (first call) or 10:00 (second call) at the Hotel Catarina Playa. But man GRAN CANARIA, TENERIFEFodor's No-Travel List: Canary Islands & OvertourismFodor's Travel puts the Canary Islands on its No-Travel List over overtourism. What's behind it – and what does it mean for Gran Canaria and Tenerife? GRAN CANARIAITB Berlin 2026: Gran Canaria Courts German TouristsGran Canaria showcases itself at ITB Berlin 2026 as a top destination for German travellers. New offers and what the island is promising the German market. CANARY ISLANDSCITA News — JUNTA SPECIAL — 7 MARCH 2026Official data for the General Meeting on 7 March, based on community documents. The community had the budget to act but did not. GRAN CANARIAMaspalomas Carnival 2026: Program, Dates & HighlightsThe complete programme for Maspalomas Carnival 2026: 13 days of circus magic in the south of Gran Canaria. Galas, Cabalgata, Drag Gala and all dates. GRAN CANARIARecord low unemployment: Maspalomas overtakes Las PalmasMaspalomas reports 10.99% unemployment — all-time low. San Bartolomé de Tirajana overtakes Las Palmas for the first time. GRAN CANARIASiam Park Gran Canaria: Complaints & Construction DelaysThe planned Siam Park in Gran Canaria faces complaints and construction delays. What tourists and residents need to know – latest update 2026.

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