British tourists will be able to enter Spain again, without PCR tests, from Monday, May 24th
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British tourists will be able to enter Spain again, without PCR tests, from Monday, May 24th

Published on May 21, 2021

The Spanish government has added the United Kingdom, along with Japan to the list of countries whose residents will not be subject to coronavirus restrictions when traveling to Spain, including the requirement to present a negative PCR test when entering the country.

EU reached an agreement on Digital COVID Certificates
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EU reached an agreement on Digital COVID Certificates

Published on May 21, 2021

The EU Commission announced the provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council regarding the regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate. This means that the certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) is well on track to be ready end of June, as planned.

Siam Park finally announced its reopening
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Siam Park finally announced its reopening

Published on May 20, 2021

After more than 14 months of closure, Siam Park, the best water park in the world, located in Adeje, Tenerife, will reopen its doors on May 29th. For now, access to the park will be limited to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00. This is a long-awaited moment and it comes at a time when the hospitality industry in the Canary Islands is finally hoping that tourism will restart soon.

EU to recommend opening the borders for vaccinated visitors
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EU to recommend opening the borders for vaccinated visitors

Published on May 20, 2021

The EU has announced on Wednesday that an agreement was reached which would allow fully vaccinated people to enter the bloc, according to reports.

WIN flights, office and 6 months accommodation in the Canary Islands #RemoteWorkerWanted
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WIN flights, office and 6 months accommodation in the Canary Islands #RemoteWorkerWanted

Published on May 18, 2021

The Canary Islands Tourism Board has just launched a contest dedicated to remote workers, where you could win 6 months of paid accommodation, office in a co-working space and a return flight to the archipelago.

30.8% of Canary Islands population has received at least one vaccine dose
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30.8% of Canary Islands population has received at least one vaccine dose

Published on May 18, 2021

30.8% of the target population in the Canary Islands has already received at least one dose of vaccine against Covid-19.

Vote online to help choose the theme for the 2022 Carnival in Tenerife
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Vote online to help choose the theme for the 2022 Carnival in Tenerife

Published on May 17, 2021

If you want to get involved with choosing the theme for the 2022 edition of Tenerife Carnival 2022 you can vote for one of the proposed themes: New York, Science Fiction, or Television.

Gáldar in Bloom - Visit this town in Gran Canaria to see a lovely display of flowers in the old town
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Gáldar in Bloom - Visit this town in Gran Canaria to see a lovely display of flowers in the old town

Published on May 17, 2021

Wondering what to do in Gran Canaria in May? If you're looking for a new and interesting place to visit in Gran Canaria, why not plan a day trip to Gáldar, a town located in the north of the island, which organizes an exhibition called "Gáldar in Bloom" ("Gáldar en Flor") from May 13 until June 2?

Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark removed the Canary Islands from their quarantine list
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Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark removed the Canary Islands from their quarantine list

Published on May 15, 2021

Good news for the tourism sector in the Canary Islands, after it was announced that Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark will no longer require their citizens and residents to quarantine upon return home from holiday from the Canaries. The islands also hope that maybe from next week the archipelago will also be included on UK's green list as well.

Visit Palmetum, the Botanical Garden in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Visit Palmetum, the Botanical Garden in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Published on May 14, 2021

One of the most recent attractions in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Palmetum is a botanical garden which covers 120.000 square meters and specializes in all types of palm trees.

13.78% of the population in the Canary Islands is fully vaccinated
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13.78% of the population in the Canary Islands is fully vaccinated

Published on May 14, 2021

In the Canary Islands, the immunization of 257,792 people has been achieved, who have already received the complete vaccination scheme, representing 13.78% of the target population.

Canary Islands Government invests 2.3 million euros in Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote)
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Canary Islands Government invests 2.3 million euros in Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote)

Published on May 03, 2021

The Minister of Ecological Transition, Fight against Climate Change and Territorial Planning of the Government of the Canary Islands, José Antonio Valbuena, has visited the facilities of the Timanfaya National Park together with its director, Pascual Gil, and the president of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, María Dolores Corujo, with the aim of seeing its current status and reviewing the main actions planned for this year, which will amount to 2,253,919.41 euros.

Gran Canaria goes down to Alert Level 2 and Fuerteventura to Level 1
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Gran Canaria goes down to Alert Level 2 and Fuerteventura to Level 1

Published on April 29, 2021

The Governing Council has decided that both Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria will go down one level, while Tenerife will remain on Alert Level 3 at least until next Tuesday, May 4, when the Ministry of Health will review its figures again, to check if it is already possible to switch to level to 2.

Floworking - a new project to attract digital nomads to La Oliva, Fuerteventura
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Floworking - a new project to attract digital nomads to La Oliva, Fuerteventura

Published on April 29, 2021

The City Council of La Oliva has presented an ambitious project called "Floworking", through which it plans to promote the municipality as an ideal place for remote workers.

7 Most Beautiful Villages and Towns in the Canary Islands
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7 Most Beautiful Villages and Towns in the Canary Islands

Published on April 28, 2021

Most visitors come to the Canary Islands to enjoy the great weather, the sunshine, and the beaches... but there's much more to see in this amazing Spanish archipelago.

Loro Parque and Poema del Mar announced their reopening
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Loro Parque and Poema del Mar announced their reopening

Published on April 23, 2021

After a year of being closed due to the lockdown and the ongoing pandemic, both Loro Parque (Tenerife) and Poema del Mar (Gran Canaria) have announced the date of their reopening.

Playa Paraiso, Tenerife - Things to do & Where to stay
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Playa Paraiso, Tenerife - Things to do & Where to stay

Published on April 21, 2021

Playa Paraiso is a quiet and chilled place in Tenerife South, close enough to grab a taxi to the more popular resorts if you want to go for a night of fun, but far enough to enjoy a tranquil holiday in the sun.

Almost 20% of population in the Canary Islands is vaccinated with at least one vaccine dose against COVID-19
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Almost 20% of population in the Canary Islands is vaccinated with at least one vaccine dose against COVID-19

Published on April 20, 2021

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands reports that 19.39% of the target population has received at least one dose of one of the three vaccines against COVID-19 authorized by the European Medicines Agency.

The four wind turbines from Arrecife Wind Farm begin to produce energy in Lanzarote
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The four wind turbines from Arrecife Wind Farm begin to produce energy in Lanzarote

Published on April 15, 2021

The Cabildo de Lanzarote has launched the four wind turbines that make up the Arrecife Wind Farm, powered by the Consortium Insular de Aguas de Lanzarote. With a hub height of 85 meters and a rotor diameter of 71 meters, up to a height of 120 meters with the blades, these new mills will have the capacity to produce about 27,150-megawatt hours per year and the estimated operation will be 2,951 annual equivalent hours.

8,000 laurel trees to be planted in Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires
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8,000 laurel trees to be planted in Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires

Published on April 15, 2021

The Cabildo of Gran Canaria will allocate more than 400,000 euros to plant 8,000 laurel trees and thermophilic forest in the eight largest farms that it owns in the northern midlands of Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires and to promote biodiversity.

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