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Canary Islands set new tourism record with over 15m international visitors

The Canary Islands have beaten their all-time record for international tourist arrivals for the second year running. In 2025, the islands welcomed 15.69 million foreign visitors, a 3.0% increase on 2024 figures, according to data from Frontur.

Small Boats Fall By 60% in the Canaries

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The Canaries saw irregular immigration in pateras (small boats) fall by over 60% in 2025, according to figures from Spain’s Ministry of the Interior.

Foreign Buyers in the Canary Islands: Yes or No?

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Foreign buyers account for a quarter of property purchases on the Canary Islands, according to recent data from the Property Registers, gathered by mortgage specialists iAhorro.

The Canary Islands new controversial holiday rental law

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Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Abogados, highlights some of the main provisions of the controversial new Canarian law affecting holiday rentals.

Jet2 announces summer expansion for Lanzarote and Canaries

The announcement, made at the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) in Madrid, confirms the airline will add three additional weekly flights to the island.

Goblin shark discovered in Canary Islands

Scientists have published the first living example of a goblin shark to be found in Canarian waters.

Canary Islands offer support to victims of yesterday’s train accident in Córdoba

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has expressed solidarity and support for the victims of yesterday’s horrific train accident in Córdoba.

Man attempts to board flight at Tenerife Sur Airport with deceased Wife

Authorities have confirmed an unusual incident at Tenerife South Airport last October, in which an elderly man attempted to board an international flight with his wife, who was later confirmed to have passed away.

Canarian Government boosts 012 information service with WhatsApp AI assistant

The Canarian Government plans to boost its 012 information and assistance service with a WhatsApp service assisted by AI.

“Only one or two Canary Islands” suffer tourist pressure, says Tourism Minister

The Canarian Tourism Minister, Jessica De León, has responded to the inclusion of the islands on the Fodor’s Travel guides “No list” of destinations that conscientious tourists should consider avoiding.