A pioneering project in Telde, Gran Canaria, is training the archipelago’s first-ever home-grown assistance dogs and their instructors. Funded by the Canary Islands Employment Service, this landmark initiative aims to create a local support system for people with disabilities. Read about the journey of the dogs and their dedicated trainers.
Canary Islands’ First Home-Grown Assistance Dog Trainers Read More »
The Canarian government is developing a pioneering territorial model to ensure every resident has access to essential services within a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute drive. The plan aims to reduce inequalities between municipalities and combat depopulation in fragile areas. Experts warn of significant challenges but agree it is a positive starting point for more liveable islands.
Canaries Launches Ambitious ’15-Minute Island’ Plan Read More »
The Canary Islands have been promoting their advantages as a hub for video game development at the world-renowned Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The region’s strategic focus on this booming sector has generated remarkable interest from global investors and developers, leading to a packed schedule of high-level meetings. Discover how the islands are positioning themselves at the forefront of this dynamic global industry.
Canary Islands Showcase Video Game Industry at Major San Francisco Expo Read More »
A study shows that soaring prices and international demand have pushed the average age of home buyers in the Canary Islands to nearly 50, the highest in Spain. The report details a “geography of delay” where strained housing markets force people to buy property much later in life. Read the full analysis of this generational shift in the property market.
Canary Islands Home Buyers Are the Oldest in Spain Read More »
The Cabildo de Tenerife has approved a major €700,000 grant scheme to provide financial stability for the island’s animal shelters and feral cat management organisations. The funding is designed to cover day-to-day running costs from June 2025 through to the end of 2026. This initiative aims to support these vital groups as they shoulder increasing responsibilities under new national animal welfare laws.
Tenerife Approves €700,000 in Grants for Animal Shelters Read More »
Hospiten has launched its eleventh annual free campaign for the prevention and detection of colon cancer, with tests available in the Canary Islands. The initiative offers a free Faecal Occult Blood Test to people over 45 on 25 and 26 March. Early detection can increase survival chances sixfold, with up to 90% of cases curable if caught early.
Free Colon Cancer Screening Campaign Launches in Canary Islands Read More »
Business and municipal leaders from across Tenerife have branded the paralysis affecting over £4.5 billion worth of planned infrastructure projects as “unacceptable”. They point to overwhelming bureaucracy and a lack of political determination as the root causes, contrasting the island’s stagnation with progress seen elsewhere in the Canaries. Read the full article for the list of major projects stuck in planning limbo.
Tenerife’s £4.5bn Infrastructure Paralysis Deemed “Unacceptable” Read More »
Spain’s Supreme Court has definitively rejected the final appeal from the operators of the Charco de La Arena private pool club in Punta del Hidalgo, Tenerife. This paves the way for the demolition of the facilities and the restoration of the publicly-owned coastline. La Laguna council vows to work with the coastal authority to return the space to the public.
Supreme Court Ruling Clears Way for Tenerife Coastal Club Demolition Read More »
The Canary Islands are witnessing a significant revival in construction, with housing starts in 2025 reaching their highest level since 2008. A 50% increase on the previous year signals a response to the archipelago’s severe housing crisis, driven by efforts to cut bureaucratic delays. While promising, experts warn the current pace is still only half of what is needed to meet long-term demand.
Canary Islands Sees Highest New Home Construction Since 2008 Read More »
The property market in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is increasingly driven by international buyers, accounting for over 40% of sales in 2025. In southern hotspots like Adeje and Arona, foreign purchasers were behind more than 70% of transactions. This trend underscores the islands’ enduring appeal for European investors seeking second homes and investment properties.
Foreign Buyers Dominate Tenerife South Property Market Read More »
