Canary Islands News

Construction has quietly begun on the Canary Islands’ first international-standard motor racing circuit in Tenerife, ending a 35-year wait. The project faces legal challenges from environmental groups despite government assurances. The circuit promises to host F1 and MotoGP stars while generating significant economic opportunities.

Fuerteventura has officially ended its declared water emergency after a massive infrastructure investment. The island has seen an 80% reduction in water cuts and a 66% increase in daily production. Find out how a €60 million investment transformed the island’s water system.

The Canary Islands are experiencing an unprecedented boom in hotel investment, with two recent mega-deals totaling €750 million pushing 2024’s total towards €1 billion. This surge underscores the archipelago’s powerful appeal to international investors and its record-breaking tourist numbers. Discover why global investment funds and major hotel groups are betting big on the future of this Atlantic paradise.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the complete transformation of its five-star Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace. The beachfront hotel on Jandía beach has been reimagined as a sanctuary of calm and well-being, deeply connected to the island’s natural essence. Read on to discover its new gastronomic offerings, exclusive Star Prestige spaces, and groundbreaking commitment to responsible tourism.

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.