Canary Islands News

The inaugural Canarias People Fest dazzled audiences in Gran Canaria and Tenerife with performances by Rigoberta Bandini, Manuel Carrasco, and international artists. Discover the highlights of this unique dual-island music festival.

A quiet fishing trip turned unforgettable when two young anglers in Lanzarote accidentally caught a rare juvenile hammerhead shark near Arrieta pier. The unexpected encounter, captured on video, highlights the island’s rich marine life and the importance of conservation efforts.

The Canary Islands government has announced €18.3 million in funding for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure under the MOVES III 2025 program. Grants of up to €9,000 are available for businesses and individuals to support the archipelago’s green transition. Learn how to apply before the December 2025 deadline.

A University of La Laguna graduate has developed an AI-powered tool that analyzes eye movement patterns to diagnose autism spectrum disorder. The innovative system simplifies diagnosis for non-experts and could revolutionize early detection. Learn how this breakthrough was achieved in Tenerife.

Spanish singer Aitana has announced her 2026 Cuento Azul World Tour, featuring 24 cities across Spain, Latin America, Europe, and the US—including Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The tour follows her sold-out Metamorfosis concerts in Barcelona and Madrid.

Spain has made a decisive €400M offer to host the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in La Palma, positioning it as a strong alternative to Hawaii. The project faces opposition in Hawaii due to sacred land concerns, while La Palma’s Roque de los Muchachos Observatory gains momentum.

Explore Casa Romántica in Agaete, Gran Canaria, where innovative cuisine meets sustainability. Enjoy gourmet tasting menus or a relaxed garden dining experience, all rooted in local flavors.

The Canary Islands experienced an 8% increase in overnight stays in June 2024, with Lanzarote achieving the highest occupancy rate. Non-resident travelers, particularly from the UK, drove much of the growth. Read more about the latest tourism trends.

The Canary Islands’ president has sent a letter to the EU Commission expressing deep concern over proposed funding changes that could jeopardize the archipelago’s special economic status. The region risks losing direct access to crucial EU funds, which have long supported its agriculture and infrastructure.

Cutting-edge satellite technology captured detailed images of Tenerife’s recent wildfire, highlighting the potential of the Canary Islands Constellation project. This initiative aims to revolutionize environmental monitoring and emergency response across the archipelago.