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Canarian Weekly - AEMET extends heat warnings across the Canary Islands as heatwave persists
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (458+ words) AEMET has extended its yellow and orange weather warnings across the Canary Islands as the current heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to remain exceptionally high until at least Thursday. All of the islands remain under heat alerts, with some inland…...
Air Canada launches first-ever direct flights between Tenerife and Canada
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) Tenerife will enjoy its first-ever direct air links with Canada this winter after Air Canada officially unveiled new routes connecting Tenerife South Airport with Toronto and Montreal. The airline will begin operating the services in October, offering four weekly flights…...
Health Authorities warn of "extreme" health risk from UV radiation in the Canary Islands
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (428+ words) The Canary Islands Government has issued an "extreme" health risk warning for ultraviolet (UV) radiation across 29 municipalities, with the alert expected to remain in place until 6th July. The warning has been issued by the Directorate General of Public Health through…...
AEMET upgrades heat warning in the Canary Islands as temperatures set to reach 37 C
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (408+ words) The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has expanded its heat warnings across the Canary Islands for today (Sunday 5th) and tomorrow (Monday 6th July), with Gran Canaria upgraded to an orange warning on Monday as temperatures are expected to reach 37 C. From 8: 00am this morning,…...
Self-employed workers in the Canary Islands can now apply for exemption from IGIC
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (404+ words) Thousands of self-employed workers in the Canary Islands can now apply for a new tax exemption that removes the need to charge IGIC on their invoices, in a move designed to improve cash flow for the region's smallest businesses. The…...
Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands by boat have dropped by 67% so far this year
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (286+ words) The number of irregular migrants arriving by boat in the Canary Islands has dropped considerably during the first half of 2026, with official figures showing a 67. 2% decrease compared with the same period last year. According to data released by Spain's Ministry…...
Canarian Weekly - AEMET forecasting a warmer-than-average July across the Canary Islands
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (371+ words) The Canary Islands are set to experience more hot weather this weekend, with temperatures climbing well above average as July gets underway. According to AEMET, the hottest conditions this weekend will be felt across Gran Canaria, where inland and southern…...
Comparing Coastlines: Why chasing the sun past Gibraltar offers a completely different holiday vibe
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (645+ words) If you're choosing between a holiday on Spain's Atlantic coast and one further round in the Mediterranean, it helps to know they're not really interchangeable. C'diz feels nothing like M'laga, even though they're only a few hours apart by car....
Canarian Weekly - AEMET issues ornage weather warning for heat in the Canary Islands for this Tuesday
1+ week, 1+ day ago (234+ words) The Spanish Met Office (AEMET) has issued weather warnings for the Canary Islands starting tomorrow, Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach or even exceed 37 C in parts of Gran Canaria. The highest temperatures are forecast for east, south and west…...
Rafa Nadal opens his first hotel in the Canary Islands
1+ week, 2+ day ago (333+ words) Former Spanish tennis champion Rafa Nadal has officially opened his first hotel in the Canary Islands, marking another milestone in the expansion of his hospitality brand. The new ZEL Fuerteventura, a four-star hotel located beside the spectacular Sotavento Lagoon in…...