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IKEA opens boutique hotel in Gran Canaria

IKEA opened its first hotel in the Canary Islands last month in Gran Canaria.

Passenger removed from Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Scotland

A British woman was removed from a Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Scotland last week, after reportedly making fake bomb threats and threatening to attack other passengers with a wine bottle.

Iberia Express brings the taste of Canaries to its flights

Iberia Express celebrates the month of May with a special promotion. From now until the end of the month, passengers can choose from a selection of food items based on Canarian products.

48-year-old man dies after falling from hotel balcony in Gran Canaria

A 48-year-old man from Gran Canaria died in the island’s capital, Las Palmas, after reportedly falling from a hotel balcony while taking a selfie.

Canary Islands tourism exceeds records in the first quarter of 2025

After breaking visitors records in 2024, Canary Islands tourism continues to grow in 2025 as they close the busiest month and quarter in its history.

Canarian Government’s holiday rental law extended

The Canarian Government’s law on holiday rental properties has been delayed again as the notice period for objections was granted yet another extension. The new deadline is the 14th May.

HiperDino up for sale?

Dinosol, the company that owns more than 260 HiperDino and SuperDino shops on the Canary Islands has responded to rumours that it is selling up by responding “There is no active negotiation nor binding agreement with any other party for an operation of this kind.”

Airlines accused of blocking Canary Islands resident discount

Several airlines have been accused of blocking the option to select the Canary Islands resident discount when booking high-demand flights.

Escorted off Ryanair flight from Tenerife for failing to pay for food

On March 28th a couple were escorted off a Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Bristol after failing to pay £7 for on-flight snacks.

The Canary Islands has a new King Of Goat Cheeses

Julian Diaz’ goat’s cheese, made in Fuerteventura, has been chosen as the best cheese of the Canary Islands at the 21st National Goat Milk Cheese Contest.