The Canary Islands government has declared a wind alert for La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria from Sunday, with a pre-alert for Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. A coastal phenomena alert is also in force across the entire archipelago. Authorities have issued extensive safety advice for residents and visitors.
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The Canary Islands experienced the second highest annual rent increase in Spain during 2025, with prices rising by 12.8%. Major property portals report a national slowdown, but warn of a two-speed market and ongoing supply issues. Read on for a full breakdown of the data and what to expect in 2026.
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Tenerife and the wider Canary Islands are on alert this weekend for dangerous coastal conditions and strong winds. High waves exceeding five metres are expected, with severe gale-force winds forecast for Sunday. Read the full details on the alerts and safety advisories.
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The Canary Islands Government has escalated to an alert status for adverse coastal phenomena across the entire archipelago from midday on Saturday, 17 January. Strong northwesterly winds and dangerous sea conditions with waves exceeding 5 metres are forecast, with a separate wind alert issued for five islands. Read the full details and safety information.
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Tenerife and the western Canary Islands are bracing for a wet weekend as a polar front moves in. Meteorologist Rubén Vázquez warns of significant rainfall, particularly in northern and mid-altitude areas. The unstable winter pattern is set to continue into next week.
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The Canary Islands are braced for a weekend of severe weather, with yellow warnings for wind and rough seas issued for every island. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated alerts from Saturday through Sunday, with gusts of up to 90 km/h and waves of 4-5 metres forecast. Read the full details for each island here.
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The population of the Canary Islands is projected to reach 2.5 million by 2039, with one in three residents born abroad. This growth, driven by international migration and the islands’ economic and residential appeal, was the focus of recent research presented at the University of La Laguna. Discover the demographic trends set to shape the archipelago’s future.
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A group of 26 Spanish survivors of the Costa Concordia shipwreck, including residents from the Canary Islands, are pursuing further compensation. They argue their post-traumatic stress disorder has become a chronic, permanent condition over the last 12 years. Their lawyer has filed a formal request for the difference between initial payouts and what is now owed due to the worsening and persistence of their psychological injuries.
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The Spanish Minister for Territorial Policy has announced a significant financial boost for the Canary Islands under a new funding proposal. The archipelago is set to receive over €1.1 billion in additional resources annually, aimed at strengthening public services like healthcare and education. Read the full details of this major investment.
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The Canary Islands Current off West Africa has been identified as a potential site for one of the world’s first High Seas Marine Protected Areas. This follows the entry into force of the landmark UN Ocean Treaty, which aims to protect two-thirds of the world’s oceans. Read about the treaty’s immediate implications and the diplomatic negotiations shaping its future.
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