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.

Covid-19 vaccination update: 422,218 doses administered in the Canary Islands
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Covid-19 vaccination update: 422,218 doses administered in the Canary Islands

Published on April 15, 2021

The Ministry of Health in the Canary Islands has announced that the immunization of 118,683 people who have already received the two doses of the vaccine had been achieved, which represents 6.34% of the target population.

Where To Stay in Lanzarote - 5 Best Areas & Hotels in 2024/2025
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Where To Stay in Lanzarote - 5 Best Areas & Hotels in 2024/2025

Published on April 14, 2021

Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, situated very close to her sister island Fuerteventura. The capital is in Arrecife, but this is not a tourist town so not many people choose to spend their vacation in the capital.

The Canary Islands administered 367,425 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
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The Canary Islands administered 367,425 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Published on April 09, 2021

Until yesterday, the immunization of 116,025 people who have already received both doses of the vaccine had been achieved, which represents 6.2% of the target population in the Canary Islands.

The Canary Islands will NOT enforce the use of masks on the beach
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The Canary Islands will NOT enforce the use of masks on the beach

Published on March 31, 2021

The Canary Islands, just like the Balearic Islands, will not enforce the new mask rules announced in Spain, which would require people to wear masks even when sunbathing on the beach or by the pool.

Over 100,000 people are now fully vaccinated in the Canary Islands
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Over 100,000 people are now fully vaccinated in the Canary Islands

Published on March 31, 2021

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands has announced that 290,165 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the archipelago up to now.

New mask rules in Spain: Masks will be mandatory even on the beach at all times
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New mask rules in Spain: Masks will be mandatory even on the beach at all times

Published on March 30, 2021

A new rule that comes into force tomorrow, March 31st, in all of Spain, makes face masks compulsory for people over the age of six years old at all times, even at the beach or by the pool, no matter if there is a safe distance between people.

Canary Islands Weather in April - Plan a Warm Spring Holiday
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Canary Islands Weather in April - Plan a Warm Spring Holiday

Published on March 29, 2021

April might not be a warm month in continental Europe, but it is in the Canary Islands. Just like during the rest of the year, the weather in the Canary Islands in April is usually sunny and warm, ideal for outdoor activities like sunbathing, walking or hiking.

El Álamo - A new hiking trail in Teror, Gran Canaria
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El Álamo - A new hiking trail in Teror, Gran Canaria

Published on March 25, 2021

Teror City Council has announced the opening of the first route of the “Senderos y Vida” (Trails and Life) project, located in the El Álamo neighborhood, between the “El Muñigal” bridge and the “La Molineta” bridge. This new route will also allows hikers to connect directly with other existing trails such as Peñón Chiquito, Subida de Las Abejas, Mirador de Las Cuevas or Barranquillo de El Barbuzano, among others.

Canary Islands resume AstraZeneca vaccinations
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Canary Islands resume AstraZeneca vaccinations

Published on March 24, 2021

The vaccination continues in the Canary Islands, prioritizing vulnerable people and people over 80 years of age, along with the group between 60 and 65 years of age and that of the essential workers, while also guaranteeing the administration of second doses. The group of large household dependents is already vaccinated at 87.9% with one dose and 52% with two doses.

Conditions for travel between the Canary Islands during the Easter period
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Conditions for travel between the Canary Islands during the Easter period

Published on March 24, 2021

The Ministry of Health in the Canary Islands has announced that there will be limited inter-island mobility during the Easter period and the new rules will be in effect from 00:00 hours on March 26 until midnight on April 9.

Canary Islands managed to administer 222,235 Covid-19 vaccine doses to date
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Canary Islands managed to administer 222,235 Covid-19 vaccine doses to date

Published on March 19, 2021

The Ministry of Health in the Canary Islands has announced that 75,667 people in the archipelago have received a full two-dose vaccination, representing 5.6% of the target population.

Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria move to Alert Level 3
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Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria move to Alert Level 3

Published on March 18, 2021

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands has announced that Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria will go up to Alert Level 3 (they were all at Alert Level 2).

EU unveils the proposal for the Digital Green Certificate
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EU unveils the proposal for the Digital Green Certificate

Published on March 17, 2021

Today, the European Commission has unveiled its proposal for the creation of a green electronic certificate to facilitate safe free movement within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Beautiful towns and villages to visit in Gran Canaria
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6 Beautiful towns and villages to visit in Gran Canaria

Published on March 15, 2021

Gran Canaria is a popular beach destination for Europeans, but there's much more to see on the island besides the beaches and the resorts. The Canary Islands have a wealth of beautiful landscapes and charming villages, many of them hidden in the mountains, which you should really visit.

The Canary Islands administer over 7,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine in a day for the first time
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The Canary Islands administer over 7,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine in a day for the first time

Published on March 12, 2021

Until Wednesday, March 10th, the vaccination teams in the Canary Islands had managed to immunize 59,418 people in the archipelago, which have already received both doses of the vaccine.

Ryanair launches the Covid-19 Certificate Wallet in their App
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Ryanair launches the Covid-19 Certificate Wallet in their App

Published on March 11, 2021

Ryanair has just announced the new Covid-19 Document Holder system (or “Travel Wallet”), available only on its mobile app. In this way, people who travel with Ryanair will be able to upload their negative PCR tests, their vaccination certificates and other documents related to the coronavirus that may be essential to travel through the EU countries this summer.

Jet2 plans to carry 1.6 million British tourists to the Canary Islands from May
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Jet2 plans to carry 1.6 million British tourists to the Canary Islands from May

Published on March 05, 2021

In a meeting held with the president of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, and the counselor Yaiza Castilla, the CEO of the group Jet2, Steve Heapy, announced a plan to carry 1,650,000 visitors to the Canary Islands from May next to March 2022, with a growth of 47%.

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