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.

Man dies after being rescued from the sea at Playa del Duque in Tenerife
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Man dies after being rescued from the sea at Playa del Duque in Tenerife

Published on January 21, 2026

A 70-year-old foreign national has died after being rescued in cardiac arrest at Playa del Duque, in the municipality of Adeje, Tenerife, emergency services confirmed.

Caleta de Fuste & Antigua Carnival 2026 - Fuerteventura
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Caleta de Fuste & Antigua Carnival 2026 - Fuerteventura

Published on January 15, 2026

Each year, the municipality of Antigua hosts two carnival celebrations under the same theme: one takes place in the town of Antigua, and the other in the popular tourist destination of Caleta de Fuste.

Cyclist injured after being hit by car in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
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Cyclist injured after being hit by car in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

Published on January 15, 2026

A male cyclist was injured on Tuesday after being hit by a car in Los Cristianos in the municipality of Arona, Tenerife, according to emergency services.

Man tries to board flight with deceased wife at Tenerife South Airport
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Man tries to board flight with deceased wife at Tenerife South Airport

Published on January 14, 2026

A man attempted to board a flight with his wife’s body at Tenerife South Airport, Spanish authorities have confirmed. Although the incident has only now become public, it occurred on 24 October last year during a security check at the airport.

Two injured after quad bike incident in Tenerife
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Two injured after quad bike incident in Tenerife

Published on January 10, 2026

Two people were injured to varying degrees on Friday afternoon after a quad bike left the road on the TF-38 in the municipality of Guía de Isora, Tenerife.

Three suspects under investigation after 68 kilos of hashish seized in Fuerteventura
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Three suspects under investigation after 68 kilos of hashish seized in Fuerteventura

Published on January 09, 2026

The Guardia Civil is investigating three men in Fuerteventura in connection with the alleged smuggling of 68 kilograms of hashish along the coast of Costa Calma, in the south of the island. Two of the suspects have prior criminal records for offences including property crimes, drug trafficking and smuggling.

Two arrested over gang robbery in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
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Two arrested over gang robbery in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

Published on January 02, 2026

Spain’s National Police have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a burglary at a restaurant in the municipality of Arona, Tenerife, during which around €7,000 in cash was stolen.

Storm Francis set to affect the Canary Islands with heavy rain and strong winds
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Storm Francis set to affect the Canary Islands with heavy rain and strong winds

Published on December 30, 2025

Storm Francis is expected to impact the Canary Islands in the coming days, bringing unsettled weather marked by rain, storms and very strong wind gusts, according to meteorological experts.

Cold front to disrupt Christmas weather in the Canary Islands
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Cold front to disrupt Christmas weather in the Canary Islands

Published on December 23, 2025

An active cold front will affect the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25), bringing periods of rain and unsettled weather, according to Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

Helicopter rescues injured hiker after fall on Mount Teide
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Helicopter rescues injured hiker after fall on Mount Teide

Published on December 21, 2025

A 31-year-old hiker was rescued on Friday afternoon after suffering a fall while walking along the Montaña Blanca trail in Teide National Park, in the municipality of La Orotava.

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