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.
Canaries to Replace Outdated Maps with Digital Precision
The Canary Islands government is launching a legal revolution to replace inaccurate, paper-based maps from 1987 with a high-precision digital system for the archipelago’s…
Baleària Wins Approval to Boost Canary Islands Ferry Links
Ferry company Baleària has received a key regulatory green light to acquire maritime routes serving the Canary Islands, a move it says will significantly…
Canary Islands Lead Spain’s Tourism Despite Global Tensions
The Canary Islands continue to be Spain’s top destination for international tourists, with arrivals up 4.1% in the first two months of 2026. However,…
Canary Islands Lead Spain’s Record Tourism Start to 2026
The Canary Islands have solidified their position as Spain’s top destination, leading a record-breaking start to 2026 for Spanish tourism. New data shows the…
Wednesday: calima retreats, sunshine returns
Wednesday brings stable weather and plenty of sunshine to the Canary Islands, though calima (Saharan dust) will linger, especially in the morning. The dust…
Holiday Rental Association Slams Canary Islands Government Over Law Changes
The Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association (Ascav) has launched a fierce criticism of the regional government, accusing it of using a planning bill to…
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.