3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (335+ words) Firefighters were called to a series of incidents across Tenerife during a busy night that included a vehicle catching fire on the TF-1 and another car overturning completely on the TF-5. One of the most notable incidents occurred at approximately…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (455+ words) Santa Cruz de Tenerife has officially been chosen as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2027, giving the island's capital a major opportunity to showcase Canarian cuisine to visitors from across Spain and abroad. The decision was announced yesterday (Tuesday) after…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (753+ words) A €60,000 high-powered speedboat belonging to a local scuba diving centre has been stolen from Marina del Sur in Las Galletas, in the south of Tenerife, raising concerns that boats in the Canary Islands are increasingly being targeted by organised criminals....

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (561+ words) The Canary Islands bucked Spain’s booming tourism trend in July, recording fewer international visitors and lower tourist spending while other holiday destinations across the country enjoyed significant growth. Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international tourists during July, who spent a…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (1096+ words) Residents of one of Gran Canaria’s most remote communities are fighting to preserve an unusual tradition that has been bringing generations together for almost 70 years: the Baile de la Papa, or ‘Potato Dance’. The tiny community of El Hoyo, in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (309+ words) The Canary Islands Police (Cuerpo General de la Policía Canaria) have arrested two women with outstanding court warrants during separate operations in Tenerife, including one who had allegedly spent months hiding inside a house to avoid being caught. The first…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (900+ words) Residents and business owners in Masca, one of Tenerife’s most visited natural attractions, are protesting against possible future restrictions on private vehicles, warning that limiting access to the famous mountain village and valley could have devastating consequences for the people…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (498+ words) Calima is set to return to the Canary Islands today, Wednesday, bringing hazy skies and temperatures of 30°C to 32°C in parts of the Archipelago, according to the latest weather forecast from AEMET. Most areas will enjoy clear or mostly…...