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Migrant Arrivals to Canary Islands Drop by More Than 70%

Irregular immigration on pateras to the Canary Islands has fallen by over 70% in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to a Spanish Interior Ministry report.

Two Arrested Over Migrant’s Death During Atlantic Crossing to Gran Canaria

National Police officers in Las Palmas have arrested two people in connection with the death of a migrant during a sea crossing to Gran Canaria.

Ryanair flight to Tenerife diverted after disruptive passengers removed in Portugal

A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Portugal after two passengers reportedly caused disruption onboard, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

Pope Leo calls for “human dignity and humanity” in relation to migration during Canary Islands visit

Pope Leo XIV yesterday commenced the first ever papal visit to the Canary Islands with a hard-hitting speech about migration.

Nearly One in Five Rentals in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura Let Within 24 Hours

A growing shortage of available rental housing continues to put pressure on tenants across Spain, with new figures showing that nearly one in five rental properties in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria are being snapped up within a single day of being advertised.

Pope Leo XIV Arrives in the Canary Islands for Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to land at Gran Canaria airport at 10.50 today, as his short tour of Spain comes to an end with a visit to the Canaries. It is the first time that a Pope has visited the islands.

Canary Islands Finalise Preparations for Reported Papal Visit

The Canary Islands are adding final touches to the preparations for the visit of Pope Leo XIV next week.

Foreign Tourist Arrivals to the Canary Islands Drop in April for First Time in Five Years

The Canary Islands recorded their first significant decline in foreign tourist arrivals in five years during April, according to figures released by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

Greggs Opens First Airport Store Outside the UK at Tenerife South

Lagardère Travel Retail has opened the first-ever Greggs airport store outside the UK, bringing the popular British bakery chain to Tenerife South Airport in the Canary Islands.

How Geography Shaped the Diet of the Canary Islands’ First Inhabitants

A scientific study has shown how the geographical nature of the Canary Islands dictated the diet of the original natives of the islands.