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Canary Islands on Fodor’s “No List”

Fodor’s, the famous publisher of travel guides, has placed the Canary Islands on its 2026 “No List” of tourist destinations that conscientious travellers should avoid.

Canary Islands Government debates holiday rental law today

Today, the Canarian Government will debate the Law of Sustainable planning of the Use of Tourist Accommodation, with a strong chance that the law will be passed.

Kites across the water in Fuerteventura this week

If you’ve been thinking of a trip over the water to Fuerteventura, this week offers one of the most wonderful spectacles that the island has to offer.

Wild waves claim three lives on Tenerife

Rough seas claimed the lives of three people on Tenerife last Saturday, with fifteen more injured in various incidents.

Canary Islands seek to reinforce UK tourist market at the World Travel Market

80% of British tourists to the Canaries are repeat visitors and over a quarter (26%) have spent ten or more holidays on the islands, according to the Canarian Tourist Minister Jéssica de León.

Canarian Government announce assistance for the self-employed

The Canarian Government has announced that it will cover social security contributions for the self-employed (autónomos) for up to two months of temporary incapacity.

Bullfighting motion withdrawn

The Popular Party (PP) in Arrecife Ayuntamiento has withdrawn the motion to recognise bullfighting as protected cultural heritage.

Podemos call to end Ocean Sky military exercise

The Podemos party has called for a cease to the Ocean Sky military manoeuvres currently taking place from Canarian air bases. They claim that the exercises are using sonar devices that are responsible for the death of several whales and dolphins.

Lidl Canarias announces new recycled bags initiative

Lidl Canarias has launched a pioneering initiative that turns plastic waste collected in its own supermarkets into a new line of recycled rubbish bags, marking a significant step in its sustainability strategy for the islands.

Canary Islands seek to restrict purchases by non-resident foreigners

The Canarian Government will send representatives to Brussels in November to petition for the ability to restrict property purchases by non-resident foreigners.