Canary Islands closed 2022 with 12.6 million visitors, 5.6% less than in 2019
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands closed 2022 with 12.6 million visitors, 5.6% less than in 2019

Published on January 25, 2023

The hotel and non-hotel accommodations in the Archipelago closed the year 2022 with 86.7 million overnight stays, 11.5% less compared to those registered in 2019, the pre-pandemic reference year, although it is closing the gap with previous periods analyzed by the Tourism Competitiveness Observatory and Sustainability of Ashotel, which uses data from the Tourist Accommodation Survey of the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (Istac).

Adeje celebrated San Sebastián, one of the oldest fiestas in Tenerife
TenerifeNews from Tenerife

Adeje celebrated San Sebastián, one of the oldest fiestas in Tenerife

Published on January 24, 2023

On January 20th, Adeje celebrated one of the oldest fiestas in Tenerife, Saint or San Sebastián, marked in Adeje since the 16th century, in what was a holy place long before the Spanish conquest of the islands.

Full beach tour in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (with relaxing feel good music)
Gran CanariaBeach guide for Gran Canaria

Full beach tour in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (with relaxing feel good music)

Published on January 24, 2023

Full walking tour along Las Canteras beach going from the area of La Puntilla towards La Cicer, which is ideal for surfing.

ALDI will open its Lanzarote store in February
LanzaroteNews from Lanzarote

ALDI will open its Lanzarote store in February

Published on January 21, 2023

Last year, ALDI inaugurated its first stores in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura and this year it will open its first store in Lanzarote.

Beach tour of Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran CanariaLas Palmas de Gran CanariaBeach guide for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Beach tour of Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Published on January 10, 2023

Take a walk with us along one of the best city beaches in Spain: Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!

Canary Islands seen from space, on a clear day without any calima or clouds
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands seen from space, on a clear day without any calima or clouds

Published on January 07, 2023

Copernicus EU, the Earth Observation component of the EU Space Programme, posted on January 6th a lovely photo of the Canary Islands archipelago, showing the beauty of the islands on a day without any clouds or calima.

This was the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2023
Gran CanariaNews from Gran Canaria

This was the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2023

Published on January 06, 2023

In 2023, Las Palas de Gran Canaria celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings with a big parade through the city and a beautiful ceremony in the port to receive their Majesties.

Walking tour around Anfi del Mar - Gran Canaria - December 2022
Gran CanariaThings to do in Gran CanariaBeach guide for Gran Canaria

Walking tour around Anfi del Mar - Gran Canaria - December 2022

Published on January 03, 2023

If you're planning to visit Anfi del Mar soon, here's a walking tour of the area around the beach to see what you can expect.

Three Kings Parade in La Palma 2023 | Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
La PalmaEvents in La Palma

Three Kings Parade in La Palma 2023 | Cabalgata de Reyes Magos

Published on January 03, 2023

If you are in La Palma during the first week of January, don't miss the Three Kings Parade which is happening in several towns throughout the island.

Amazing fireworks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on New Year's Eve 2023
Gran CanariaLas Palmas de Gran CanariaNews from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Amazing fireworks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on New Year's Eve 2023

Published on January 01, 2023

After two years with no proper New Year's Eve celebrations, Las Palmas went all out with the fireworks display to welcome 2023 with all the bells and whistles.

Winter sun on January 1st, 2023 - Start the new year at the beach in Gran Canaria
Gran CanariaWeather in Gran Canaria

Winter sun on January 1st, 2023 - Start the new year at the beach in Gran Canaria

Published on January 01, 2023

Here's a quick look at the first day of 2023 in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria.

Patalavaca & Aquamarina beach - ideal for quiet days in Gran Canaria
Gran CanariaThings to do in Gran Canaria

Patalavaca & Aquamarina beach - ideal for quiet days in Gran Canaria

Published on December 28, 2022

Most visitors who come to Gran Canaria and stay in the south of the island haven't heard of Patalavaca, although this lovely beach is located close to one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches: Anfi del Mar.

Canary Islands affected by the intense calima as the haze causes problems at airports
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands affected by the intense calima as the haze causes problems at airports

Published on December 27, 2022

As predicted by Aemet a few days ago, an important episode of calima is currently affecting the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and causing problems at some of the airports.

First snow this winter in Tenerife and La Palma
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

First snow this winter in Tenerife and La Palma

Published on December 26, 2022

The islands of Tenerife and La Palma received their first snow this winter, on the morning of December 26th, the second day of Christmas!

Intense calima episode and Orange warning for strong wind in Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Intense calima episode and Orange warning for strong wind in Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera

Published on December 25, 2022

According to Aemet, Christmas day will bring probable heavy rainfall in the western islands, from noon on La Palma and during the late hours of the day in the rest of the western islands, less like in Tenerife.

Christmas weather in the Canary Islands: mix of rain, calima and strong wind
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Christmas weather in the Canary Islands: mix of rain, calima and strong wind

Published on December 23, 2022

Aemet has just activated the first yellow warnings for Christmas day in the Canary Islands, due to intense rain that is expected to fall on the islands of La Palma, Tenerife, El Hierro and La Gomera.

Big celebrations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after Argentina's epic World Cup victory
Gran CanariaNews from Gran Canaria

Big celebrations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after Argentina's epic World Cup victory

Published on December 19, 2022

Fans have gathered last night in Plaza de Espana in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria's capital city, to celebrate Argentina's epic World Cup win.

Rain continues in the Canary Islands as Yellow alert is activated for Wednesday
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Rain continues in the Canary Islands as Yellow alert is activated for Wednesday

Published on December 05, 2022

Locally heavy rains will continue to affect the Canary Islands this Monday, while in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura only moderate rains could be expected.

Rainy weekend and Orange wind alert on Sunday for Tenerife and La Palma
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Rainy weekend and Orange wind alert on Sunday for Tenerife and La Palma

Published on December 03, 2022

The Canary Islands are having a rainy weekend ahead, with moderate rain on Saturday, especially in various parts of La Palma, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria.

A meteorite is considered the likely cause for the tremor felt in Gran Canaria
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

A meteorite is considered the likely cause for the tremor felt in Gran Canaria

Published on November 30, 2022

This afternoon, residents from various municipalities in Gran Canaria have reported that a great noise was heard, along with a strong tremor that was felt practically in all the municipalities of the island.

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