This is where we collect and update the most important Canary Islands news – day by day, island by island.
Whether it’s a weather alert, a tourism development, a local festival, or something that just happened an hour ago – if it matters to people living in or travelling to the archipelago, you’ll find it here.
Canary Islands brace for 1,298 flights on Sunday
The Canary Islands will see 1,298 flights on Sunday, 16 August, as the archipelago handles a packed festive weekend. Gran Canaria leads with 369…
Canary Islands unveils smart eco-port model for regional harbours
The Canary Islands government is rolling out a pioneering smart eco-port model across its regional harbours. Six ports of general interest have already achieved…
New Canary Islands law shakes up planning and housing
Discover how the Canary Islands’ new law to speed up construction also overhauls roadside advertising, environmental assessments, Teide National Park management and public contracting.
Sunday: clouds, cooler temps, possible drizzle
A cloudy Sunday is on the cards for the Canary Islands, with the possibility of scattered light drizzle and showers. Temperatures will dip slightly…
Canary Islands tech boom: A global force in semiconductors
The Canary Islands’ tech ecosystem is gaining international recognition, attracting investment and creating jobs. Discover how the ZEC tax incentive and exceptional university talent…
Canary Islands universities in 2026 global ranking
Discover how the University of La Laguna and the University of Las Palmas fared in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking. We break down the global…
Latest News from Individual Islands
Every island runs at its own pace – and the news reflects that. If you’re looking for updates from a specific place, head straight to the island page that matters to you:
- Tenerife News – the latest updates from the archipelago’s largest island
- Gran Canaria News – current information from the third-largest island
- Lanzarote News – breaking news from the island of volcanic landscapes
- Fuerteventura News – updates from the surfer’s paradise
- La Palma News – news from the “Beautiful Island”
- La Gomera News – updates from the island of the whistling language
- El Hierro News – latest news from the smallest island
We keep an eye on what’s happening across all eight islands every day – so you don’t have to piece it together from a dozen different sources. Bookmark this page and check back often; the latest news from the Canary Islands moves fast, especially in peak season.