A new tourist information point has been established in the Plaza de la Iglesia in La Oliva, aimed at providing visitors with insights into the region's heritage and opportunities while also promoting environmental awareness and responsible practices.
The environmental guides of the Department of Environment of the La Oliva City Council, under the management of David Fajardo, successfully rescued a stranded turtle on Playa de Bajo del Mejillón.
A 55-year-old cyclist is in critical condition after suffering a fall on Avenida Touroperador Tui in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria.
Adeje has been crowned Spain’s most competitive tourist destination for the second time in a row, according to the SolyTUR 2024 report by Exceltur. The study, unveiled on March 20, analyzed over 100,000 data points to assess tourism quality, public space improvements, and sustainable development.
The carnival in Los Cristianos (Arona municipality) is the second-largest Carnival in Tenerife and the most popular carnival in the south of Tenerife with around two weeks of events for all ages and audiences.
A 70-year-old foreign national has died after drowning at Zoco del Negro, Playa de Arinaga, in the municipality of Agüimes, Gran Canaria. The incident occurred on March 10, 2025, at 12:03 PM.
All the municipalities in Fuerteventura are celebrating each year the carnival season and the south of the island makes no exception.
March is a great month to visit Gran Canaria if you are looking to escape the cold back home since most of Europe is still fighting low temperatures at this time of year. And if you're from Ireland and you're regretting the fact that you'll miss the St. Patrick's Day celebration back home, then worry no more, since there are plenty of Irish bars in Gran Canaria and you'll be spoiled for choice.
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated in Fuerteventura, especially in the north, in Corralejo, where there is a large community of Irish residents. All of the Irish pubs in Corralejo participate in the celebration of St. Patrick's day with live music, Irish stew and of course lots of Irish beer.
The council of Tias, where Puerto del Carmen is located, usually organizes a celebration for St. Patrick's Day in Puerto del Carmen every year and it's a great event that draws a lot of crowds. The resort has celebrated this day every year and everything is organized with the help of the Irish community in Lanzarote.
A rescue helicopter from the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) successfully saved two individuals in distress in the waters near the natural pool of Los Gigantes, in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. The incident occurred on March 3, 2025, at approximately 3:36 PM.
The Tenerife Island Council has announced the closure of additional access roads to Teide National Park due to icy conditions.
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has updated its weather warnings for the Canary Islands, with heavy rain, snowfall, and coastal disturbances expected. The province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the island of Gran Canaria will be under a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall on Sunday, according to AEMET.
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated Gran Cabalgata of the Maspalomas International Carnival 2025, as the final lineup of 100 spectacular floats has been confirmed.
According to AEMET, the northeast of the archipelago will see overcast skies, while the northern areas will experience intervals of cloudiness, with clearer periods during midday. There is also a chance of light, occasional rain by nightfall.
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.
Looking for the dates for the 2025 carnival celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife? The highlight of the carnival is the Men's Marathon in High Heels, also known as Mascarita Ponte Tacon - it is a funny event, unique to the celebration in Puerto de la Cruz.
The 2025 edition of the carnival in Teguise will be celebrated with events organized throughout the municipality, in La Villa de Teguise, Costa Teguise, as well as La Graciosa.
A 50-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering a near-drowning at Playa del Cochino, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.