International tourists spend €2.24 billion in Canary Islands, setting a new January record
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International tourists spend €2.24 billion in Canary Islands, setting a new January record

Published on March 05, 2026

Tourism in the Canary Islands reached a new milestone in January, with international visitors spending €2.241 billion during the month — the highest figure for January in the past eleven years, according to data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

Storm Regina brings rain, wind and possibly snow to the Canary Islands
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Storm Regina brings rain, wind and possibly snow to the Canary Islands

Published on March 03, 2026

The storm system Regina is battering the Canary Islands with a volatile mix of rain, strong winds, coastal turbulence, calima and even snow at higher elevations, as Spain’s Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) keeps yellow weather warnings active across the archipelago for several more hours.

German tourist found dead after three-day search in Tenerife
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German tourist found dead after three-day search in Tenerife

Published on March 02, 2026

Emergency teams in Spain have recovered the body of a 35-year-old German woman who had been missing since Thursday in a rugged area near the Mirador de Hilda on the island of Tenerife.

Woman in serious condition after cardiac arrest at Playa del Bobo in Tenerife
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Woman in serious condition after cardiac arrest at Playa del Bobo in Tenerife

Published on February 26, 2026

A 56-year-old woman was taken to hospital in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest while bathing at Playa del Bobo in the municipality of Adeje, according to emergency services.

Near tragedy in Tenerife, as father and 8-year-old daughter swept out to sea
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Near tragedy in Tenerife, as father and 8-year-old daughter swept out to sea

Published on February 23, 2026

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Sunday along the coastline of Los Gigantes after a powerful wave dragged a 45-year-old man and his 8-year-old daughter into open water from the natural pool at Isla Cangrejo — a site long considered highly dangerous due to unpredictable surf.

55-year-old woman drowns on beach in Jandía, South of Fuerteventura
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55-year-old woman drowns on beach in Jandía, South of Fuerteventura

Published on February 22, 2026

A 55-year-old woman has died after drowning at Playa de Esquinzo, in the municipality of Pájara, on the island of Fuerteventura, emergency services confirmed.

Canary Islands expect rising temperatures and new calima episode this weekend
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Canary Islands expect rising temperatures and new calima episode this weekend

Published on February 19, 2026

The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) has warned that the Canary Islands are preparing for a new episode of calima, with temperatures expected to rise again by Sunday. Forecasts indicate highs of 29°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 26°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

British tourist, 18, critically injured in Tenerife stabbing after robbery pursuit
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British tourist, 18, critically injured in Tenerife stabbing after robbery pursuit

Published on February 18, 2026

A British tourist aged 18 is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of Sunday in the busy nightlife district of Las Verónicas in southern Tenerife.

Puerto del Carmen Carnival 2026 in Lanzarote
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Puerto del Carmen Carnival 2026 in Lanzarote

Published on February 18, 2026

Are you visiting Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote during the carnival season? If so, then be sure not to miss the carnival which is a beautiful way to experience the local culture and have a bit of fun while you're on holiday in Lanzarote.

18-year-old seriously wounded in knife attack in Playa de Las Américas, Tenerife
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18-year-old seriously wounded in knife attack in Playa de Las Américas, Tenerife

Published on February 16, 2026

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured early Sunday after a stabbing in a nightlife area of Playa de las Américas, in the municipality of Arona.

Guardia Civil catches three pickpockets in the act in Los Gigantes
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Guardia Civil catches three pickpockets in the act in Los Gigantes

Published on February 12, 2026

Spain’s Guardia Civil has arrested two women and a man, aged 30, 36 and 41, on suspicion of theft and membership in a criminal group after they allegedly stole a wallet containing €670 from a tourist at the Archipenque viewpoint in Los Gigantes (Santiago del Teide).

Man in critical condition after near drowning in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria
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Man in critical condition after near drowning in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria

Published on February 12, 2026

A 76-year-old man is in critical condition after suffering a near drowning at Playa del Inglés in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, on 11 February 2026.

Body found floating off Tenerife coast after paragliding incident
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Body found floating off Tenerife coast after paragliding incident

Published on February 06, 2026

The body of a person has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Tenerife, near the pier of Puerto de la Cruz, following a large-scale search operation that began earlier this week.

Lifeguards manage to rescue woman from drowning in Los Cristianos,Tenerife
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Lifeguards manage to rescue woman from drowning in Los Cristianos,Tenerife

Published on January 30, 2026

A 70-year-old woman was rescued after showing signs of drowning on Thursday afternoon at Los Cristianos Beach, in the municipality of Arona, Tenerife.

Spanish authorities recover body of tourist who fell into the sea in Lanzarote
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Spanish authorities recover body of tourist who fell into the sea in Lanzarote

Published on January 27, 2026

Spanish Civil Guard divers have recovered the body of a tourist in the area where a young man fell into the sea in the Canary Islands over the weekend, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

Emergency helicopter rescues hiker after fall in Los Gigantes cliffs
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Emergency helicopter rescues hiker after fall in Los Gigantes cliffs

Published on January 22, 2026

A 23-year-old foreign hiker is in critical condition after being rescued by an emergency helicopter following a serious accident in the cliffs of Los Gigantes, in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, on Thursday afternoon.

Tenerife introduced access fees for Teide’s most popular hiking routes
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Tenerife introduced access fees for Teide’s most popular hiking routes

Published on January 22, 2026

The Tenerife Island Council (Cabildo) has announced the introduction of a new ecotax for access to Teide National Park trails, specifically affecting PNT 10 Telesforo Bravo and PNT 07 Montaña Blanca – La Rambleta.

Pajara Carnivals 2026: Morro Jable, Costa Calma, La Lajita
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Pajara Carnivals 2026: Morro Jable, Costa Calma, La Lajita

Published on January 22, 2026

All the municipalities in Fuerteventura are celebrating each year the carnival season and the south of the island makes no exception.

Puerto del Rosario Carnival 2026 - Fuerteventura
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Puerto del Rosario Carnival 2026 - Fuerteventura

Published on January 22, 2026

Puerto del Rosario is Fuerteventura's capital, so the carnival, which lasts for over 2 weeks each year, is usually attended mostly by residents and locals, not tourists.

Corralejo Carnival 2026 (Dates & Events) - Fuerteventura
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Corralejo Carnival 2026 (Dates & Events) - Fuerteventura

Published on January 21, 2026

Out of all the carnivals in Furteventura, the carnival in Corralejo is probably the most expected one of all.

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