Canary Islands News

Ryanair is reducing its flight capacity to the Canary Islands this winter, primarily affecting connections to mainland Spain. Local airline Binter is analyzing opportunities to fill the gap, alongside other carriers like Iberia Express. Learn how these changes will impact travel to and from the archipelago.

Tenerife is pioneering a groundbreaking project to launch its own constellation of eight satellites for round-the-clock Earth monitoring. The entire process, from design to launch, will be handled on the island, marking a significant step in technological development and climate change monitoring. This initiative positions the Canary Islands as a key player in aerospace technology.

The Canary Islands Parliament is urgently debating a new law to regulate the use of housing for tourist purposes. The proposed legislation, facing over a hundred amendments, seeks to tackle the islands’ severe housing crisis by restricting new vacation rental licenses for five years. Discover how this law could reshape tourism and residential living across the archipelago.

The Lehendakari of the Basque Country, Imanol Pradales, is set to travel to the Canary Islands for high-level talks on migration with President Fernando Clavijo. The discussions will focus on the equitable distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors across Spain. Pradales also addressed a recent diplomatic incident with Andalusia, emphasizing collaboration over confrontation.

A landmark agreement guarantees state co-funding for Tenerife’s long-awaited North and South railway lines. The first phase, connecting San Isidro to Costa Adeje, is slated for tender by 2028 and promises to cut travel times dramatically. This historic move aims to solve the island’s chronic traffic congestion and revolutionize sustainable transport.

Explore the concept of solastalgia, the emotional pain caused by environmental destruction, through the lens of the controversial Cuna del Alma development in Tenerife. This article delves into the personal stories of loss and the powerful grassroots movement fighting to protect the Canary Islands’ natural heritage. Learn how a modern tragedy is fueling a resilient call for change.

The Spanish political party Vox has filed a formal complaint with the maritime authorities in Tenerife against the NGO ship Open Arms. The party claims the vessel poses a high risk and is involved in illicit migrant rescue operations. This action follows inflammatory remarks from Vox’s national leader and a sharp rebuttal from the Canary Islands president.

Ryanair has announced it will cease winter operations from Tenerife North Airport, consolidating its flights at Tenerife South. This guide breaks down what this means for your travel plans, how to navigate the new logistics, and how to ensure you still get the best deals for your trip to the Canary Islands.

Tenerife and La Palma are the leading candidates to host Spain’s new National Volcanology Center. The islands’ recent eruptions and world-class scientific infrastructure make them the ideal location for this crucial research hub. Discover how this center will transform volcanic risk management in Spain’s only volcanically active region.

The Canary Islands are experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom, breaking historical records for international arrivals and tourist spending in 2025. July saw 1.23 million foreign visitors, contributing to a yearly total projected to near 18 million. This growth is fueled by more visitors, higher spending, and longer stays.