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 Forge Ahead with Strategic Economic Diversification
The Canary Islands government is intensifying efforts to diversify the archipelago’s economy through strategic sectors including audiovisual, technology, aerospace, and the blue economy. Public…
Supercalima Sweeps Canaries, Disrupting Flights and Health
A severe ‘supercalima’ dust event has engulfed the Canary Islands, pushing air pollution to dangerous levels and causing significant flight disruptions. While the worst…
Canary Islands See Shift in Tourist Accommodation Trends
New statistics reveal a nuanced picture of tourism in the Canary Islands for February 2026. While overnight stays in non-hotel accommodations dipped slightly, overall…
Canary Islands in Talks for Greater Airport Control
The Spanish government has confirmed that the Canary Islands can aspire to a greater role in managing its airports, similar to the model agreed…
Tuesday: Widespread calima and rising temperatures
A widespread calima descends on the Canary Islands this Tuesday, 31 March. Temperatures are on the rise, particularly in the east and on Tenerife….
Calima to Hit Canaries Before Sunny Easter Weekend
The Canary Islands are set for a summer-like Easter weekend, but first must endure a short, intense episode of calima dust. The Saharan air…
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.