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The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, is leading a significant two-day official visit to Morocco to reinforce strategic cooperation with the Souss-Massa region. The mission aims to sign a series of agreements covering business, commerce, innovation, and sport, fostering closer economic and social ties. Read the full article for details on the delegation and the specific projects on the agenda.

Healthcare professionals in the Canary Islands are among the best paid in Spain, with young doctors earning over €3,000 more annually than those in Madrid. When the lower cost of living is factored in, their purchasing power ranks even higher nationally. Read the full analysis of salaries across medical, nursing, and administrative roles.

The Festival Mar Abierto has announced major new additions to its 20th-anniversary programme, including flamenco legend José Mercé and soprano Ainhoa Arteta. The festival, a key cultural and tourist draw for the Canaries, will feature over 20 concerts across the islands this year. Find out the full confirmed line-up and dates.

The 42nd Canary Islands International Music Festival is drawing to a close after a spectacular season. It has brought world-renowned orchestras and soloists to all eight islands, while championing local Canarian talent. Read on for the highlights and what’s still to come in this unique cultural event.

A powerful Atlantic front is set to bring strong swell, rain, and wind to the Canary Islands, prompting yellow weather warnings from Aemet. The alerts for combined northwesterly seas of 4-5 metres affect every island, with some warnings lasting through the weekend. Read on for the detailed timetable and affected coastal areas.

On the eve of Fitur 2026, a major European movement has been launched to defend the rights of small private holiday home owners. Organisations from Spain, Germany, Portugal and Italy are uniting to fight regulations they say favour large investors. They warn that traditional, sustainable tourism models are under threat.

At the Fitur 2026 tourism fair, Canary Islands leaders showcased a strategic shift towards a more sustainable tourism model focused on visitor quality and spending, rather than just increasing numbers. The archipelago reported record-breaking revenue of €23 billion for 2025, alongside new laws and measures designed to protect the environment and ensure tourism wealth benefits local residents. The region’s impressive stand at the fair also highlighted its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting local produce.

The average cost of renting a room in the Canary Islands has reached a record €452 per month, a 63% increase over the last ten years. While the annual rise slowed in 2025, experts warn this is not a sign of improved affordability but of a market pushed to its limit. Discover the full regional breakdown and analysis.

The European Commission’s Vice-President for Cohesion, Raffaele Fitto, has confirmed he will visit the Canary Islands in the first half of this year. The visit aims to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Europe’s outermost regions as a new EU financial framework and a tailored strategy are developed. This comes amid crucial negotiations for the 2028-2034 budget.

The Canary Islands’ airports handled a record 27.2 million passengers in 2025, but the final months revealed a significant slowdown. While British tourists continue to arrive in greater numbers, key markets like Germany and the Nordic countries are showing declines, signalling a potential soft landing for the tourism sector in 2026.