Canary Islands News

The Canary Islands’ record-breaking tourism growth is set to stabilize in 2025. Industry leaders predict a “soft landing” with similar numbers to 2024, though the key German market shows signs of weakness. Discover how vacation rentals are reshaping the tourist economy on the islands.

A groundbreaking project is bringing the cultural soundscape of Gran Canaria’s Sacred Mountains to a global audience via Google Earth. Local residents are recording and geolocating sounds to create a virtual library of the island’s unique heritage. This initiative highlights the deep connection between the landscape and centuries of human activity.

The ambitious Famara Summit Restoration project on Lanzarote has been selected as a finalist in a prestigious national competition. This innovative initiative combines conservation, science, and community involvement to protect one of the island’s most valuable ecological zones. Discover how this project is setting a benchmark for environmental recovery across the Canary Islands.

Award-winning illusionist Jorge Blass is bringing his acclaimed show, Ilusionarte, on a tour of the Canary Islands this autumn. The performance, described as a magical journey combining art, emotion, and cutting-edge technology, will visit Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura. Discover the dates and venues for this unforgettable experience.

The San Sebastian Film Festival’s Culinary Zinema section returns, blending world cinema with exquisite gastronomy. Experience thematic dinners paired with films about renowned chefs like Joan Roca and Tetsuro Maeda. Join us for an insider’s look at this unique celebration of food and culture.

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.