Photo of the volcanic eruption on La Palma wins NASA's Tournament Earth contest
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Photo of the volcanic eruption on La Palma wins NASA's Tournament Earth contest

Published on April 06, 2022

For the third time in a decade, the winner of NASA's contest Tournament Earth, is an image from the Canary Islands, this time showing the volcanic eruption on La Palma.

Masks will no longer be mandatory indoors in Spain from April 20
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Masks will no longer be mandatory indoors in Spain from April 20

Published on April 06, 2022

The requirement to wear masks indoors in Spain will be eliminated just after Easter, it was just been announced today. This change will also apply in the Canary Islands, as the mask rules are currently the same throughout Spain.

Spanish health form scrapped for people who have EU or EU equivalent certificates
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Spanish health form scrapped for people who have EU or EU equivalent certificates

Published on April 06, 2022

Visitors no longer need to complete the health form when going to Spain if they have an EU certificate, or an EU equivalent certificate, from one of the countries that issue them (see the full list below).

871 new Covid cases reported on April 5th in the Canary Islands
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871 new Covid cases reported on April 5th in the Canary Islands

Published on April 05, 2022

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands reports that since the last data update last Friday there have been 871 new COVID-19 cases registered among people over 60 years of age, which is the population group that is followed up after passing the acute phase of the pandemic.

Canary Islands bookings see a rise ahead of Easter holidays
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Canary Islands bookings see a rise ahead of Easter holidays

Published on April 04, 2022

The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Martín, highlights "the intense work that has been carried out in the last two years to increase air connectivity so he trusts that Tenerife will lead the archipelago's data "if the world situation stabilizes".

New alert for accumulated precipitation in Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Palma
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New alert for accumulated precipitation in Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Palma

Published on April 02, 2022

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued, this Saturday, a new warning for accumulated precipitation on the islands of La Palma, Tenerife (during tomorrow, Sunday, April 3) and Lanzarote (where it will be in force from Sunday at 9:00 p.m. until Monday at 4:00 a.m.).

Canary Islands Covid report - 1 April 2022: 954 new cases in people over 60
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Canary Islands Covid report - 1 April 2022: 954 new cases in people over 60

Published on April 02, 2022

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, following the new indicators included in the Coronavirus Surveillance and Control Strategy agreed by the Ministry of Health with the Autonomous Communities, reports that since the last update on Tuesday, 954 new cases of Covid-19 have been registered among people over 60 years of age, which is the target population group monitored now that the acute phase of the pandemic has passed.

Wind alert on Sunday in the Canary Islands - Check this weekend's forecast
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Wind alert on Sunday in the Canary Islands - Check this weekend's forecast

Published on April 01, 2022

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies, declares a Wind Alert situation in Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Gran Canaria from 06:00 on Sunday, 3 April.

Caleta de Fuste Market (Fuerteventura) is reopening after being suspended for two years
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Caleta de Fuste Market (Fuerteventura) is reopening after being suspended for two years

Published on April 01, 2022

The City Council of Antigua has announced on Thursday, March 31 that it has voted to resume the market in Caleta de Fuste, which has been suspended for approximately two years as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic.

Canary Islands continue at medium and low levels of Covid alert
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Canary Islands continue at medium and low levels of Covid alert

Published on March 31, 2022

The change in the COVID-19 Surveillance and Control Strategy launched this week by the Ministry and the Autonomous Communities, establishes five risk levels (from 0 to 4) that range between controlled circulation, low, medium, high level and very high depending on the care pressure registered in each island.

Street parties at Tenerife Carnival 2022 begin on June 23
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Street parties at Tenerife Carnival 2022 begin on June 23

Published on March 31, 2022

The City Council of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has finally announced the full schedule for Tenerife Carnival 2022 and this year the street parties will be celebrated once again!

Coronavirus in the Canary Islands - 29 March 2022 (Biweekly reports)
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Coronavirus in the Canary Islands - 29 March 2022 (Biweekly reports)

Published on March 29, 2022

Wondering what is the situation in the Canary Island in regards to the Coronavirus pandemic? Did you have a holiday planned in the Canary Islands which is now affected by the current situation with the Coronavirus spread?

Intense weather on La Palma: hailstorm, heavy rain and wind lead to cancelled flights
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Intense weather on La Palma: hailstorm, heavy rain and wind lead to cancelled flights

Published on March 28, 2022

Intense rain has affected the island of La Palma this Monday morning, which has led to two flights being cancelled, one of them headed from La Palma to Tenerife and the other to Gran Canaria, plus other diverted flights and delays.

Yellow alert for wind and rain continues on Monday on some Canary Islands
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Yellow alert for wind and rain continues on Monday on some Canary Islands

Published on March 28, 2022

The yellow alert for wind, coastal phenomena and rain will continue on Monday throughout the islands in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, meaning Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro but also on the island of Gran Canaria (except for coastal phenomena).

Two beaches in the Canary Islands among the Best Beaches in Europe in 2022
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Two beaches in the Canary Islands among the Best Beaches in Europe in 2022

Published on March 26, 2022

A beach in Fuerteventura and one in Gran Canaria have been voted by Tripadvisor users and are now considered to be among the 25 Best Beaches in Europe in 2022.

Alert for rain and wind this weekend in the Canary Islands
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Alert for rain and wind this weekend in the Canary Islands

Published on March 25, 2022

Aemet, the State Meteorological Agency, has activated the yellow alert in the Canary Islands for rain and wind starting from noon on Saturday, March 26.

Chance of rain this weekend in the Canary Islands, especially on Sunday
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Chance of rain this weekend in the Canary Islands, especially on Sunday

Published on March 25, 2022

According to Aemet, this weekend the Canary Islands will be marked by meteorological instability, with rainfall and wind expected across the archipelago.

The end of local restrictions in the Canary Islands - what does this mean exactly?
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The end of local restrictions in the Canary Islands - what does this mean exactly?

Published on March 24, 2022

Since the announcement regarding the fact that local restrictions will be scrapped in the Canary Islands, there has been a lot of confusion in regards to which measures are to be scrapped and which measures will stay in place.

TUI expects to bring 1.3 million tourists to the Canary Islands this summer
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TUI expects to bring 1.3 million tourists to the Canary Islands this summer

Published on March 24, 2022

TUI Group held a meeting with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands to talk about the expectations regarding the summer season in the archipelago.

New walking trail in Gran Canaria, through the unique red eucalyptus trees of Valsequillo
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New walking trail in Gran Canaria, through the unique red eucalyptus trees of Valsequillo

Published on March 23, 2022

The Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through its Ministry of the Environment, has created a new path that runs through the unique forest of red eucalyptus trees found at the bottom of the Barranco de San Miguel, in Valsequillo.

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