La Palma volcano: a second lava flow will reach the sea soon
La PalmaNews from La Palma

La Palma volcano: a second lava flow will reach the sea soon

Published on October 19, 2021

According to David Calvo, the spokesperson for the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan), in a declaration for EFE today, the second lava flow will reach the sea in just a few hours, as the eruption continues at a fast pace.

Aeroexpress bus line from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje is operational again
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Aeroexpress bus line from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje is operational again

Published on October 18, 2021

Starting from Monday, October 18th, the bus service between Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía airport) and Costa Adeje is operational again, after being shut due to the pandemic and lack of tourists coming over.

United Airlines launches direct flights between Tenerife and New York
TenerifeNews from Tenerife

United Airlines launches direct flights between Tenerife and New York

Published on October 15, 2021

Great news for the tourism industry in Tenerife: United Airlines has announced that it will launch a direct route between New York and Tenerife, starting from mid-2022.

Canary Islands suspend requirement to show Covid certificates to stay in tourist accommodation
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands suspend requirement to show Covid certificates to stay in tourist accommodation

Published on October 15, 2021

The Government of the Canary Islands has announced that it is temporarily suspending, in principle until January 31, 2022, the obligation to show a covid certificate, a negative test, or proof of having had the disease in the last six months in order to stay in a hotel.

Canary Islands weekly update: Fuerteventura finally goes to Alert Level 1
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Canary Islands weekly update: Fuerteventura finally goes to Alert Level 1

Published on October 14, 2021

The Ministry of Health has agreed this Thursday, October 14th, after analyzing the evolution of epidemiological data, to drop the alert level in the case of Fuerteventura from level 2 to level 1. This is the only change in alert levels this week in the Canary Islands.

Tourist bus in Las Palmas resumes operation from Friday, October 15
Gran CanariaNews from Gran Canaria

Tourist bus in Las Palmas resumes operation from Friday, October 15

Published on October 12, 2021

The two-story Hop-on Hop-off buses in the capital of Gran Canaria will start running again from next Friday, October 15. For the first weekend, the company will offer a special discount for Canarian residents.

New lava stream provokes more destruction on La Palma
La PalmaNews from La Palma

New lava stream provokes more destruction on La Palma

Published on October 12, 2021

Since Saturday, when the north part of the volcanic cone collapsed, the eruptive activity of the volcano has increased and the lava is now more fluid so it flows quicker and keeps destroying more areas and buildings.

Canary Islands increase events capacity for islands on Levels 1 and 2
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands increase events capacity for islands on Levels 1 and 2

Published on October 09, 2021

The Government of the Canary Islands has announced the expansion of the maximum capacity allowed for islands placed at alert levels 1 and 2, which are the levels at which all the islands are already found.

Blue Sea Dragons appear on the beaches in Corralejo
FuerteventuraNews from Fuerteventura

Blue Sea Dragons appear on the beaches in Corralejo

Published on October 08, 2021

The city council of La Oliva has announced that there have been sightings of Blue Sea Dragons on the beaches near Corralejo, so people should be extremely careful when going in the sea, because their sting can be dangerous.

Canary Islands weekly update: Tenerife moves to Alert Level 1
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Canary Islands weekly update: Tenerife moves to Alert Level 1

Published on October 07, 2021

The Ministry of Health has agreed this Thursday, October 7th, after analyzing the evolution of epidemiological data, to drop the alert level in the case of Tenerife from level 2 to level 1. This ise the only change in alert levels this week in the Canary Islands.

What are the rules for smoking in Tenerife and the Canary Islands in general since Covid-19?
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What are the rules for smoking in Tenerife and the Canary Islands in general since Covid-19?

Published on October 06, 2021

The Canary Islands have imposed new rules regarding smoking on terraces and in public places since the start of the pandemic, so we'll try to explain these as simply as possible.

La Palma update: Data indicates that the eruption will not end soon
La PalmaNews from La Palma

La Palma update: Data indicates that the eruption will not end soon

Published on October 06, 2021

According to PEVOLCA, the data on seismicity, geochemistry and deformation indicate that the end of the volcano's eruption in La Palma is not near, so people should be prepared for more days of continuous eruption still.

La Palma update: Volcano opens 2 new eruptive mouths and thousands more people are confined
La PalmaNews from La Palma

La Palma update: Volcano opens 2 new eruptive mouths and thousands more people are confined

Published on October 02, 2021

PEVOLCA announced that there are now two more eruptive mouths in La Palma, so there's a new lava flow that could merge at some point with the other initial lava stream.

Good news: Fuerteventura moves to Level 2 and Gran Canaria to Level 1
Canary IslandsNews from Canary Islands

Good news: Fuerteventura moves to Level 2 and Gran Canaria to Level 1

Published on September 30, 2021

The Ministry of Health has agreed this Thursday, September 30th, after analyzing the evolution of epidemiological data, to drop the alert level in the case of Fuerteventura from level 3 to level 2 and in the case of Gran Canaria from level 2 to level 1. These are the only changes in alert levels this week in the Canary Islands.

Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria will host the Kitefoil World Series 2021
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Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria will host the Kitefoil World Series 2021

Published on September 30, 2021

The coast of Jandía will be the location of the semifinals of the Kitefoil World Series in 2021, which will be held for the first time in Fuerteventura between November 23 and 27.

La Palma update: Lava has created a 500 meters wide delta
La PalmaNews from La Palma

La Palma update: Lava has created a 500 meters wide delta

Published on September 30, 2021

The lava from the eruption on La Palma has destroyed a lot of land and homes on its way to the sea, but since reaching the sea it has started to accumulate and it's now making the island of La Palma grow.

La Palma eruption: The lava reached the sea in the coastal area of Tazacorte
La PalmaNews from La Palma

La Palma eruption: The lava reached the sea in the coastal area of Tazacorte

Published on September 29, 2021

Last night, 10 days after the eruption on La Palma had started, the lava flow reached the sea at around 11:03 pm Canarian time.

Ash cloud could affect air traffic between La Palma, Tenerife and La Gomera on Wednesday
La PalmaNews from La Palma

Ash cloud could affect air traffic between La Palma, Tenerife and La Gomera on Wednesday

Published on September 28, 2021

Although the volcanic eruption in La Palma is still continuing with its strombolian characteristics, currently it has a more effusive character compared to the previous days and the air traffic between La Palma, Tenerife and La Gomera could be affected by the ash cloud tomorrow.

The markets in Maspalomas are reopening on Friday, October 1
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The markets in Maspalomas are reopening on Friday, October 1

Published on September 28, 2021

The Councilor for Markets in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, María Ángeles Rodríguez, has announced the market in Maspalomas will resume its activity on Friday, October 1.

On Monday, the volcano on La Palma took a break, then started erupting again. When will it stop for good?
La PalmaNews from La Palma

On Monday, the volcano on La Palma took a break, then started erupting again. When will it stop for good?

Published on September 28, 2021

The eruption started on the island of La Palma on Sunday, September 19th and on Monday, September 27th, the volcano took a break for a few hours, while people were getting their hopes up that this could be the end of the disaster.

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