A rescue operation unfolded on Lobos Island after a 62-year-old female hiker suffered a leg injury following a fall on a remote trail. The emergency, which was managed by the Canary Islands' emergency services, concluded with the woman being airlifted to safety by a Government of the Canary Islands Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) helicopter.
A 72-year-old man died on November 13, 2024, after being rescued from the sea at Playa Las Meloneras in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria. The incident occurred at approximately 3:34 p.m.
The airports in the Canary Islands registered a total of 4,514,477 passengers in October, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month in 2023. Of these, 4,494,702 were commercial passengers, with ...
A serious paragliding accident occurred on November 12, 2024, at the popular takeoff site for paragliders in Taucho, located in the municipality of Adeje, Tenerife. The incident was reported at approximately 1:22 p.m.
Get ready for an exciting afternoon this Friday, November 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Plaza Bahía Sol! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a delicious variety of gourmet tapas, win some cool prizes in our raffles, dance to live DJ music, and even join a lively Zumba class if you're feeling brave.
Rosa Dávila, President of the Cabildo of Tenerife, has announced a significant mobility initiative for the island, including a ban on large tourist buses and restricted access for private vehicles in the Anaga area, effective from January 2025.
On November 9, 2024, at 3:59 p.m., emergency services responded to a critical situation in Teide National Park, on the island of Tenerife. A man was found in serious condition near the Altavista Refuge on El Teide and required urgent medical attention.
The vibrant island of Fuerteventura is gearing up for another edition of one of its most beloved music events.
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, November 8, 2024, on Costa Calma Beach in the municipality of Pájara, Fuerteventura.
In 2024, the International Kite Festival in Fuerteventura will celebrate its 37th edition since it first launched in 1987. The event started more than 30 years ago and it was simply a gathering put together by people who were passionate about kite flying and since then it has grown with each edition, into the internationally recognized event that it is now.
The carnival in Maspalomas is usually celebrated three weekends before Easter that year, and it's a great time to visit the island if you like to party and dress up.
Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival is a unique type of event in all the Canary Islands, which is celebrated with a lot of "soul" on the beach in San Agustin, close to Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles.
The Canary Islands are set to experience a spell of calima, with forecasts predicting light dust particles in the air during the afternoon, according to Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
Gran Canaria is set to place itself on the map for the highly coveted Chinese tourism market, as President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the island.
A 60-year-old passenger aboard the cruise ship MSC Seaside was urgently evacuated by helicopter to Gran Canaria after suffering from acute peritonitis.
On November 5, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at a hotel pool located on C/ Andorra in Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona, Tenerife.
On November 5, 2024, at approximately 1:49 p.m., an 81-year-old man was found deceased, floating in the sea near Playa Grande, located in Puerto del Carmen in the municipality of Tías on the island of Lanzarote.
The Canary Islands, including Tenerife, are not typically affected by hurricanes to the same extent as other regions in the Atlantic, such as the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, or the eastern coast of the United States. The Canary Islands are situated in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, and the prevailing weather patterns in this region often steer hurricanes away from the islands.
Los Gigantes usually celebrates its carnival later than other municipalities in Tenerife. One can usually calculate the dates for the carnival in Los Gigantes by looking at the schedule for the main carnival in Santa Cruz.
The Guardia Civil in Lanzarote, as part of Operation Virginia, recently detained a 36-year-old individual on October 25, suspected of committing a series of thefts and burglaries.