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Turtle recall

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On Lanzarote’s neighbouring island, Fuerteventura, scientists and islanders are nervously awaiting the return of baby turtles that were born on the island 16 years ago.

Alarm test next Wednesday

The Canarian Government will send a citizens' alarm test message to all mobile phones on the island between the hours of 10 am and midday next Wednesday, the 29th of May.

Rental law receives 3,000 responses

The Canarian Government has received 3,000 objections and suggested amendments to its proposed law on Holiday Rentals. The submission period for such submissions closed on Thursday.

Canary Islands experienced hottest April in 63 years

Spain’s Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has announced that last month was the hottest April in the Canary Islands since data began to be recorded 60 years ago.

Moratorium on holiday rentals “possible”

The Canarian Government could introduce a moratorium on holiday rentals, following the recent rise in registration of VV (Vivienda Vacacional) properties.

Canarian Government rejects tourist tax

The Canarian Government has issued a response to the demands of many of the demonstrators last Saturday, rejecting calls for a tourist tax and a moratorium on tourism.

Canary Islands rents rise 5.2% in the first quarter of 2024

Housing rental prices in the Canary Islands have risen 5.2% in the first three months of 2024.

Tourist green tax still open for debate

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has stated that he has not ruled out the introduction of a tourist green tax.

Tourists are not being threatened in the Canaries

The British press has responded to the news of anti-tourism demonstrations on five Canary Islands on April 20th by printing headlines “warning” tourists travelling to the Canaries. Warning headlines appeared in the Mirror, the Express, the Daily Star and several other media sources. However, no official warning has ever been issued, because tourists are not being threatened at all.

Stricter holiday rental law presented

The Canarian Government yesterday presented the draft of its new Law on Holiday Rentals, which will devolve the regulation of this sector to local councils and establish a 10% limit of holiday rental premises on the main tourist islands.