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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.

Tourist tax takes off in Gran Canaria

The municipality of Mogán in Gran Canaria has expressed satisfaction with the early phase of its tourist tax, the only one on the Canaries.

Flights to Canaries delayed at Newcastle Airport due to heavy fog

Newcastle Airport has experienced flight disruptions this morning due to heavy fog, causing delays and cancellations to numerous flights including those to Lanzarote and Tenerife.

Guanche mummy removed from Madrid museum but not returned to Canary Islands

The mummified remains of a Guanche, one of the original natives of the Canary Islands, have been removed from the National Archeological Museum in Madrid.

Researchers conduct observation campaign to predict Man O’ War jellyfish patterns

Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are conducting an observation campaign that they hope will allow them to predict the patterns of the Portuguese Man of War jellyfish.