Three years ago, a handful of residents in Costa del Silencio, Tenerife, began cleaning up litter-strewn streets and abandoned parks. Now a 50-strong volunteer association, they have transformed the area with murals, adopted palm trees and restored green spaces, proving the power of community action.
Volunteers transform Costa del Silencio after three-year clean-up Read More »
This article sings the praises of the goat as the ideal pet and a cornerstone of Canarian life. It reflects on its practical uses, the lost tradition of eating kid at Christmas, and the unique, unmistakable smell that has come to define the islands’ identity.
Why the goat is the perfect companion for Canary Islanders Read More »
Canarias recibirá 2,5 millones de euros para impulsar la inteligencia artificial en el tejido empresarial y sanitario de las Islas. Las ayudas, anunciadas por el ministro Óscar López, forman parte de un programa nacional de 180 millones de euros que financiará 372 proyectos en toda España.
Canary Islands secures €2.5m for AI projects Read More »
University students in La Laguna, Tenerife, are facing a housing crisis with skyrocketing rents, scarce accommodation, and rising scams. This article explores how the situation is threatening access to higher education across the Canary Islands and what solutions are being proposed.
Student housing crisis in La Laguna: rents soar and scams rise Read More »
More than thirty Canarian mayors and former mayors have accumulated firm criminal convictions since 1978, mostly linked to town planning and public funds. We review the island-by-island map of these cases, as well as the upcoming trial of four Tenerife councillors over sewage dumping.
The Canarian mayors convicted since 1978 Read More »
The Canary Islands lead Spain in mortgage growth, with home loan signings up 31.4% year-on-year in June. Discover how this compares to the national average and what it means for the property market.
Canary Islands mortgages surge by over 31% Read More »
International buyer interest in Canary Islands property continues to drive the sector, with foreign demand reaching 26.5% in Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. German buyers lead the market, while the small La Palma municipality of Tijarafe tops the regional rankings with 55.1% of searches coming from abroad.
Foreign buyers drive Canary Islands property market Read More »
Owners affected by the new Tourist Law in San Bartolomé de Tirajana have flooded the Land Registry to defend the residential use of their apartments. The PALT spokesperson insists their properties have no tourist use and demands respect for property rights and the Constitution.
Gran Canaria property owners fight tourist law changes Read More »
Discover how tourism employment in the Canary Islands reached an unprecedented 236,330 affiliations in July, surpassing winter season levels and signalling the end of seasonal patterns.
Canary Islands tourism employment hits record in July Read More »
Discover Casa Paca, a long-standing traditional restaurant in Tenerife’s Anaga region, where classic Canarian recipes have been served for some 45 years. From stewed octopus to rabbit in sauce, find out why this family-run spot is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors.
Casa Paca: a taste of tradition in Anaga Read More »
