CITA News — News from the Canary Islands https://cita.news/en/ Current news, investigative reporting, service features and relocation guides from the Canary Islands en-GB © 2026 CITA News info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) info@cita.news Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:19 -0000 60 https://cita.news/cita-logo.png CITA News https://cita.news/en/ 144 144 El Hierro: Three children with meningitis at La Frontera https://cita.news/en/el-hierro-meningitis-three-children-ceip-tigaday-la-frontera.html https://cita.news/en/el-hierro-meningitis-three-children-ceip-tigaday-la-frontera.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:16 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) EL HIERRO · HEALTH Health authorities on El Hierro reported three cases of viral meningitis among pupils at CEIP Tigaday in La Frontera on 21 October 2026.
EL HIERRO · HEALTH

El Hierro: Three children with meningitis at La Frontera

On El Hierro, the Dirección General de Salud Pública of the Servicio Canario de la Salud (SCS, the Canary Islands Health Service) confirmed an outbreak of viral meningitis caused by enteroviruses on 21 October 2026. Three boys aged three, six and seven are affected, all pupils at CEIP Tigaday in La Frontera. For tourists and most residents of the island, nothing changes for now in terms of entry requirements, vaccination rules or daily life.

]]> Lanzarote: man rescued after near-drowning at Playa Dorada https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-man-near-drowning-playa-dorada.html https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-man-near-drowning-playa-dorada.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:45 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) LANZAROTE · SOCIETY On 20 October 2026 a lifeguard pulled a 48-year-old man from the sea at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca. He was taken to Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa.
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Lanzarote: man rescued after near-drowning at Playa Dorada

A lifeguard pulled a 48-year-old man from the sea at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, on 20 October 2026. The man was taken to hospital after a near-drowning. The case is a reminder to watch the currents and warning signs on the beach.

]]> Canary Islands: 2,400 more rentals, supply 38% below 2021 https://cita.news/en/canary-islands-rental-supply-2400-homes-38-percent-below-2021.html https://cita.news/en/canary-islands-rental-supply-2400-homes-38-percent-below-2021.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:47:18 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) CANARY ISLANDS · HOUSING Long-term rental supply in the Canary Islands has risen by 2,400 homes but remains 38 percent below 2021 levels, according to Atlántico Hoy.
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Canary Islands: 2,400 more rentals, supply 38% below 2021

The long-term rental supply in the Canary Islands has recovered by 2,400 homes, according to Atlántico Hoy. Even so, it remains 38 percent below the level seen in 2021. For residents and newcomers, the search for a home therefore remains tight.

]]> Las Palmas drag gala on 19 February, stage to be enlarged https://cita.news/en/las-palmas-drag-queen-gala-19-february-2027-stage-enlarged.html https://cita.news/en/las-palmas-drag-queen-gala-19-february-2027-stage-enlarged.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:47:02 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) GRAN CANARIA · NIGHTLIFE The Drag Queen Gala of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027 takes place on Friday 19 February from 21:00. The city is enlarging the stage.
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Las Palmas drag gala on 19 February, stage to be enlarged

The Canary Islands' biggest drag show now has a date: Friday 19 February 2027, from 21:00. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria published the rules for its 2027 carnival galas and competitions on 2 October 2026. New for 2027 is a bigger stage for murgas, comparsas and drag acts.

]]> Lanzarote health infrastructure plan to 2044 requested https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-health-infrastructure-plan-2044.html https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-health-infrastructure-plan-2044.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:47 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) LANZAROTE · HEALTH San Bartolomé has formally requested the Plan Director de Infraestructuras Sanitarias for Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Nothing changes for visitors.
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Lanzarote health infrastructure plan to 2044 requested

San Bartolomé wants to see the Canary Islands health administration's long-term plan for hospitals and health centres on Lanzarote and La Graciosa. For tourists and residents in the holiday resorts, nothing changes for now: no new fees, deadlines or closures.

]]> Gran Canaria airport taxi flat fare still undecided https://cita.news/en/gran-canaria-airport-taxi-flat-fare-las-palmas-negotiations.html https://cita.news/en/gran-canaria-airport-taxi-flat-fare-las-palmas-negotiations.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:32 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) GRAN CANARIA · TRANSPORT The Canary Islands government is negotiating a flat taxi fare between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the airport. Amount and start date remain open.
GRAN CANARIA · TRANSPORT

Gran Canaria airport taxi flat fare still undecided

Taxi drivers and the Canary Islands government are talking about a flat fare between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Gran Canaria Airport. No euro amount, start date or binding procedure has been agreed yet. For holidaymakers and residents in the south, nothing changes for now.

]]> Tenerife yellow rain warning for metro area on 21 October https://cita.news/en/tenerife-yellow-rain-warning-metropolitan-area-21-october.html https://cita.news/en/tenerife-yellow-rain-warning-metropolitan-area-21-october.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:17 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) TENERIFE · WEATHER A yellow rain warning applies to the Tenerife metropolitan area on 21 October 2026 from 15:00. Visitors should expect heavy showers on excursions.
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Tenerife yellow rain warning for metro area on 21 October

Tenerife's capital region gets heavy showers on Wednesday afternoon, 21 October 2026, and AEMET has issued a yellow rain warning. The state weather agency rates the danger as low. Even so, drivers in the metropolitan area should expect downpours.

]]> Yumbo from 4 November: La Voix, Anita Doth, Tara McDonald https://cita.news/en/gran-canaria-yumbo-star-nights-winter-pride-4-6-november.html https://cita.news/en/gran-canaria-yumbo-star-nights-winter-pride-4-6-november.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:01 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) GRAN CANARIA · NIGHTLIFE On 4, 5 and 6 November 2026, La Voix, Anita Doth and Tara McDonald perform free on the Yumbo Main Stage in Playa del Inglés.
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Yumbo from 4 November: La Voix, Anita Doth, Tara McDonald

Winter Pride Maspalomas opens its star nights on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with La Voix, Anita Doth and Tara McDonald on the Yumbo Main Stage in Playa del Inglés. The evening shows run from 20:00 to 03:00 and are free, says the events portal maspalomas.live, but only until the area is full.

]]> Gay Map of the Canary Islands: Bars, Clubs, Beaches https://cita.news/en/gay-map-canary-islands.html https://cita.news/en/gay-map-canary-islands.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:42:05 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News Interactive LGBT map of all 8 Canary Islands: 62 CITA-verified bars, clubs, saunas, beaches and hotels, filter by island and type. Canary Islands: Sánchez exit odds at 61.5% by January https://cita.news/en/canaries-sanchez-exit-odds-61-percent.html https://cita.news/en/canaries-sanchez-exit-odds-61-percent.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:40:41 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) CANARY ISLANDS · POLITICS Polymarket odds see Pedro Sánchez no longer prime minister by 31 January 2027 at 61.5%. What this means for residents of the Canary Islands.
CANARY ISLANDS · POLITICS

Canary Islands: Sánchez exit odds at 61.5% by January

Two in three bets on Polymarket say Pedro Sánchez will no longer be Spain's prime minister by 31 January 2027. The market price stands at 61.5%. For the Canary Islands, that changes nothing for now.

]]> Fuerteventura rain pre-alert from 21 October at 9am https://cita.news/en/fuerteventura-rain-pre-alert-21-october-2026.html https://cita.news/en/fuerteventura-rain-pre-alert-21-october-2026.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:40:35 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) FUERTEVENTURA · WEATHER A rain pre-alert for Fuerteventura starts on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 9.00am. The south of the island is expected to see the heaviest showers.
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Fuerteventura rain pre-alert from 21 October at 9am

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit Fuerteventura from Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 9.00am. The Canary Islands Government has issued a pre-alert, with the south of the island expected to take the worst of it. Holidaymakers should brace for short but intense downpours.

]]> Tenerife this weekend: what's on, 23–25 October 2026 https://cita.news/en/tenerife-this-weekend.html https://cita.news/en/tenerife-this-weekend.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News What's on in Tenerife this weekend, 23–25 October 2026: 20 verified fiestas, concerts and markets with places and dates. Updated daily by CITA News.

Already on and still running this weekend

https://cita.news/en/tenerife-news.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News Tenerife news today: latest stories, events in the coming weeks, guides, weather and beaches. Updated daily by CITA News.
https://cita.news/en/tenerife-events.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) News Events on Tenerife: fiestas, concerts, sport and markets in the coming months, with dates and places. Verified and updated daily by CITA News.

October 2026

https://cita.news/en/moving-to-the-canary-islands.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News Moving to the Canary Islands: a guide for every island on housing, work and paperwork, plus tax, pensions and residency for all islands. Lanzarote this weekend: what's on, 23–25 October 2026 https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-this-weekend.html https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-this-weekend.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News What's on in Lanzarote this weekend, 23–25 October 2026: 11 verified fiestas, concerts and markets with places and dates. Updated daily by CITA News.

Already on and still running this weekend

https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-news.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News Lanzarote news today: latest stories, events in the coming weeks, guides, weather and beaches. Updated daily by CITA News.
https://cita.news/en/lanzarote-events.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) News Events on Lanzarote: fiestas, concerts, sport and markets in the coming months, with dates and places. Verified and updated daily by CITA News.

October 2026

https://cita.news/en/la-palma-news.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News La Palma news today: latest stories, events in the coming weeks, guides, weather and beaches. Updated daily by CITA News.
https://cita.news/en/la-palma-this-weekend.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News What's on in La Palma this weekend, 23–25 October 2026: 5 verified fiestas, concerts and markets with places and dates. Updated daily by CITA News.

Friday 23 October

https://cita.news/en/la-palma-events.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) News Events on La Palma: fiestas, concerts, sport and markets in the coming months, with dates and places. Verified and updated daily by CITA News.

October 2026

https://cita.news/en/la-graciosa-this-weekend.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News What's on in La Graciosa this weekend, 23–25 October 2026: 11 verified fiestas, concerts and markets with places and dates. Updated daily by CITA News.

What's on in La Graciosa this weekend

There are no verified dates for La Graciosa this weekend in the calendar yet. New dates are added every day.

]]> La Graciosa News Today: Latest News, Events and Tips https://cita.news/en/la-graciosa-news.html https://cita.news/en/la-graciosa-news.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News La Graciosa news today: latest stories, events in the coming weeks, guides, weather and beaches. Updated daily by CITA News.
https://cita.news/en/la-gomera-this-weekend.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News What's on in La Gomera this weekend, 23–25 October 2026: 1 verified fiestas, concerts and markets with places and dates. Updated daily by CITA News.

Already on and still running this weekend

https://cita.news/en/la-gomera-news.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:56 -0000 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) News La Gomera news today: latest stories, events in the coming weeks, guides, weather and beaches. Updated daily by CITA News.