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.
Speed Limits and Fines on Canary Islands Roads Explained
Drivers in the Canary Islands must adhere to strict speed limits on both urban and interurban roads. This guide details the current regulations, from…
Canary Islands Approve €29.8m Crisis Package Amid War Impact
The Canary Islands Government has approved a €29.8 million economic support package to shield residents and businesses from the fallout of the Middle East…
Canary Islands Petrol Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions
Petrol prices in the Canary Islands are climbing rapidly, driven by international conflict and disruptions to global oil shipping. Our updated fuel finder tool,…
Monday: Strong winds, rough seas, and calima arrives
Monday 30 March brings strong winds, rough seas, and the arrival of Saharan dust to the Canary Islands. Gusts over 70 km/h are likely…
Calima and Strong Winds Forecast Across the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are bracing for a day of calima and moderate to strong winds, with intense gusts affecting visibility and air quality. Rough…
Calima Alert Issued for All Canary Islands
The Canary Islands Government has declared a pre-alert for calima across the entire archipelago from Monday, 30 March. Significant concentrations of suspended dust are…
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.