Canary Islands News

Gran Canaria is advancing sustainable tourism with new solar-powered EV charging stations in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, funded by EU Next Generation grants. The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions and enhance green mobility. Learn how this initiative supports the island’s eco-friendly future.

Tenerife is pioneering geothermal energy in the Canary Islands with a €100 million project set to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This initiative could make the island a leader in renewable energy while boosting local employment and cutting costs. Learn how volcanic activity makes the archipelago ideal for geothermal power.

Tenerife’s government has announced a major infrastructure upgrade, with plans to fully illuminate the island’s key highways, TF-1 and TF-5, by 2026. The project aims to enhance road safety, reduce accidents, and modernize the island’s transportation network. Additional improvements include road resurfacing and redesigning critical access points.

Nearly 70% of Spanish municipalities required to implement Low Emission Zones by 2023, including Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, have yet to comply. Delays, legal challenges, and potential funding losses highlight the ongoing struggle. Read the full story for details.

Guillermo Díaz-Graham, a rising basketball star from Tenerife, discusses his unexpected call-up to Spain’s B team, his NCAA journey, and his NBA aspirations. His story highlights the growing trend of European players choosing US college basketball as a stepping stone to professional careers.

Journalist Luis Socorro presents a groundbreaking book on the archeoastronomy of the Canary Islands, revealing how pre-Hispanic inhabitants studied the stars. The work compiles 21 reports and insights from leading researchers, offering the most comprehensive study to date.

The Fuerteventura en Música festival attracted 15,000 visitors to El Cotillo’s beach for two nights of diverse performances, blending local and international sounds. Headliners included G-5, Roy Paci, and Queen Omega, alongside electronic acts like Kraak & Smaak.

Gran Canaria has approved the construction of the Mogán tunnel, a key infrastructure project to improve connectivity between Taurito and Playa de Mogán. The 313-meter tunnel will reduce travel time by 40% and enhance road safety.

A hotel chain in Tenerife has taken drastic action to address the housing crisis, purchasing two unfinished buildings to provide affordable homes for its workers. The surge in vacation rentals and lack of social housing have made it nearly impossible for tourism employees to find reasonable rentals. This pioneering move highlights the severity of the housing shortage in the Canary Islands.

Two historic beaches in Candelaria, Tenerife, are set for a major transformation to restore their original charm. The project aims to solve years of erosion and improve accessibility for swimmers and visitors. Read more about the ambitious restoration plans.