Canary Islands News

A major project is underway to improve access to Tenerife’s Los Cristianos port, one of Spain’s busiest passenger ports. Plans include a new direct tunnel to the TF-1 highway to efficiently handle traffic. The study for this significant infrastructure upgrade is now out for tender.

The island of La Palma has successfully renewed its prestigious Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourist Destination certifications for another four years. This recognition reaffirms its status as a world-class destination for astrotourism, combining scientific excellence with sustainable development.

The Canary Islands saw renewable energy production reach 20.81% of its electricity mix in 2024, with significant growth in wind and solar power. Discover which island is leading the green transition and how the archipelago is progressing toward national energy goals. Learn about the consumption patterns driving electricity demand across the islands.

Ryanair is set to cut nearly a million seats from Spanish regional airports in response to Aena’s planned fee increases. The airline warns of severe consequences for tourism and connectivity in regions like the Canary Islands. This decision could lead to fewer flights, lost jobs, and diminished opportunities for local economies.

The Canary Islands government is advancing plans for a new tunnel to connect the busy port of Los Cristianos directly to the TF-1 motorway. This major infrastructure project aims to solve the chronic traffic congestion plaguing the area, which handles over 2.3 million passengers annually. Discover how this development will transform accessibility to one of Spain’s busiest passenger ports.

Two beaches in the Canary Islands have been named the best in the European Union by travel platform Omio. Las Teresitas in Tenerife took the top spot, with Las Canteras in Gran Canaria coming in a close second. Find out what criteria earned these stunning shores their high scores.

A once-architecturally significant service station in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, now sits in a shocking state of ruin. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest decades ago, this landmark has been left to decay due to bureaucratic inertia. Its current condition presents a deplorable sight for the thousands of locals and tourists who pass by daily.

The iconic Maspalomas Lighthouse area in Gran Canaria is getting a major facelift. A new project worth over €400,000 will completely repave the seafront promenade and improve accessibility for all visitors. The works aim to enhance this beloved spot for both tourists and residents.

Divers in El Hierro have had incredible encounters with a rare Solrayo shark, a species not seen in these waters for six years. This vulnerable deep-water shark is drawing diving enthusiasts to the Mar de Las Calmas reserve. Learn about the strict code of conduct ensuring these sightings are safe and sustainable.

Tenerife is establishing a groundbreaking protocol to turn its 345 pharmacies into a coordinated network for medicine distribution during volcanic emergencies. This initiative is being tested in the upcoming EU-Modex exercise in Garachico. Discover how the island is preparing to ensure citizen safety in a crisis.