La Palma News

Airports across the Canary Islands handled over 54.7 million passengers in 2025, marking a significant 3.6% increase on the previous year. Gran Canaria Airport remained the busiest, while Fuerteventura saw the strongest percentage growth. Read the full breakdown of passenger figures for each island.

The Canary Islands Government has presented a landmark study on the state of rural tourism, identifying key challenges and a roadmap for 2025-2035. The sector, concentrated on La Palma, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, is vital for preserving heritage and supporting local economies. Discover the plans to safeguard this strategic segment.

The prestigious US travel guide Fodor’s has included the Canary Islands in its 2026 “No List” of destinations to reconsider. The guide cites unsustainable pressure from record tourist numbers, a severe housing crisis, and stretched environmental resources. Read the full analysis of the challenges facing the archipelago.

The Canary Islands are set for a spectacular year of live music, hosting global icons like Sting and Laura Pausini alongside Spanish greats such as Raphael. Promoter New Event has confirmed a diverse line-up that will see major tours stop across the archipelago. Read on for the full list of artists and how to get tickets.

The waters surrounding the Canary Islands registered above-average temperatures in 2024 and 2025, according to Spain’s meteorological agency. This comes as a major international study confirms the world’s oceans stored more heat in 2025 than in any previous year on record. Read the full analysis of the local and global data.

The year 2025 was a landmark period for scientific endeavour in the Canary Islands. From historic volcanic evacuation drills to major discoveries about climate change and a renewed bid for the world’s largest telescope, local research has shaped both understanding and future opportunities. Discover how the islands’ unique resources and scientific infrastructure are tackling global challenges.

A major international drug trafficking route has been disrupted following a dramatic joint operation west of the Canary Islands. Authorities intercepted a cargo ship carrying an estimated seven tonnes of cocaine destined for redistribution at sea. This historic seizure underscores the archipelago’s strategic role in combating Atlantic narcotics routes.

Foreign investment in the Canary Islands reached an unprecedented €248.5 million in the first nine months of 2025, more than doubling the previous year’s figure. This surge is fuelled by the archipelago’s record-breaking tourism recovery and a thriving real estate market. Discover which sectors and countries are driving this remarkable economic trend.