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.
New indicator reveals sea temperature rise around Canary Islands
A new statistical indicator tracking daily average sea temperatures off Spanish coasts has recorded its highest value in the Canary Islands on 7 October…
Emergency backpack: what to pack for a quick evacuation
Civil Protection in the Canary Islands has issued guidance on preparing an emergency backpack for quick evacuations. The kit should include documents, medication, cash,…
British tourists warned to avoid certain Canary Islands beaches
British tourists face fresh warnings about travelling to the Canary Islands after The Sun reported on ‘black flag’ beaches to avoid this summer. The…
Saharan dust levels rise in Europe, study finds
A new study published in Nature reveals that desert dust from Africa has increased by up to 25% in southern Europe over the last…
Thursday: Heat and strong winds across the Islands
Thursday brings temperatures over 30°C in southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura, with strong winds of up to 70 km/h and rough seas between…
Wednesday: warmer weather across the Islands
It’s a sunnier, warmer Wednesday across the Canary Islands. Temperatures are on the rise with light winds and calm ocean conditions. Check the full…
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.