Social groups have called three protests across the Canary Islands in late June to demand action on the housing crisis. With rents at record highs, evictions rising and 211,000 homes sitting empty, organisers say the situation is catastrophic for local residents.
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The average price of rental housing in the Canary Islands rose again in May 2026, reaching 16.28 euros per square metre per month. This marks 55 consecutive months of increases, with the fastest rises recorded in Telde, Candelaria and Puerto de la Cruz.
Canary Islands rents rise again in May 2026 Read More »
Just days before the first anniversary of Playa Jardín’s reopening, an environmental group warns that key sewage infrastructure remains incomplete. They claim the underlying pollution problem has not been solved, despite official assurances.
Playa Jardín: one year on, sewage fears remain Read More »
The Cabildo de Tenerife has for the first time formally recognised the damage caused to Garachico’s historic centre by diverted traffic, approving a €650,000 compensation package. The funds will go towards repaving streets and repairing cobblestones damaged by vehicles using the town as an alternative route when the coastal road is closed due to rough seas.
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Perched on a narrow strip of Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, the pastel-coloured village of Piran is widely considered the country’s prettiest. With Venetian palaces, a medieval lighthouse, and charming coves, it offers a less crowded alternative to the Croatian coast. Here is our full guide to its historic streets, top sights, and nearby beaches.
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The president of the Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association claims conventional rentals are ‘infinitely’ more profitable. But analysis of official data reveals a different picture. We examine the real costs and returns of both models.
Holiday lets in the Canaries: are they really more profitable than long-term rentals? Read More »
The Canary Islands banana now holds just 47% of the mainland Spanish market, down from 49% last year, as cheaper banana imports take a 53% share. Production drops, EU pesticide bans, and price differences are driving the shift, leaving local growers facing a potentially difficult August ahead.
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The Spanish government wants all schools to reduce class sizes by 2031, but the Canary Islands are already well ahead of schedule. The region has set its own earlier target of the 2027/28 academic year, with a plan costing over 92 million euros to hire new teachers and create more classes.
Canary Islands leads Spain in school class size reduction Read More »
The agri-food chain in the Canary Islands continues to face rising costs from fuel, energy, and raw materials linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Transport fuel alone has risen by 14% since May, and combined energy and transport costs could reach 70 million euros. Despite these pressures, the annual food price increase remains low at 2.2%, but uncertainty over the conflict’s duration is causing growing concern.
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Nearly half of all residents in the Canary Islands have never consumed alcohol, according to a new health survey. The findings show Canarians are the least likely in Spain to drink, with young people driving a significant decline in consumption over the past two decades.
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