The Canary Islands recorded 1,663 mortgage signings in June, the highest figure for that month since 2010. We analyse the forces driving this surge, from pent-up demand and new builds to fears over rising interest rates and foreign investment.
Mortgage signings in Canary Islands hit 16-year high Read More »
A spectacular villa in La Caleta, Adeje, has been listed at €10 million, making it the most expensive property for sale in the Canary Islands. The luxury market in Tenerife continues to break records, though it still trails the astronomical prices seen in Marbella and Mallorca.
Tenerife villa tops Canary Islands luxury market at €10m Read More »
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has taken urgent action to stop the demolition of the century-old Casa Las Señoras in Cueva de la Negra, Pájara. The property, located near an archaeological site, will now be properly documented before any irreversible action is taken.
Historic Fuerteventura house saved from demolition Read More »
After decades of dreaming about escaping Finland’s cold winters, Tua Sjöblom sold her home at 65 and flew alone to Tenerife with just two suitcases. Six years later, the 71-year-old has built a new life in Costa del Silencio and insists: “You only live once.”
Retired at 65, she flew to Tenerife alone with two suitcases Read More »
The construction sector in the Canary Islands is facing a critical shortage of skilled labour, with young people showing little interest in manual trades. Discover the challenges businesses are facing and the government’s strategy to boost vocational training in these essential professions.
Canary Islands building sector faces worker shortage Read More »
Garachico council is extending lifeguard cover at El Caletón natural pools until 24 December, three months longer than usual. The move follows safety concerns and comes after the council gave up its Blue Flag status for the bathing areas.
Garachico extends El Caletón lifeguard cover into winter Read More »
Owners affected by Canary Islands tourist legislation have returned to property registries to formally oppose new entries linking their homes to mandatory tourist use. They insist the retrospective changes undermine legal certainty and property rights
Owners fight back over Canary Islands tourist law registries Read More »
Avenida de la Macaronesia in Adeje, Tenerife, has become the most exclusive residential address in the Canary Islands, with homes averaging €5.95 million. The study by Idealista places the avenue among the priciest streets in Spain, just behind Barcelona’s Tibidabo.
Adeje avenue is most expensive street in the Canaries Read More »
New data from idealista reveals the most expensive streets for buying a home in Spain. Avenida de la Macaronesia in Adeje, Tenerife, tops the Canary Islands list with average asking prices of 5.9 million euros.
Canary Islands’ most expensive street revealed Read More »
A woman recovering from surgery in Gran Canaria heard by phone as medics tried for 45 minutes to save her husband Stuart, who had collapsed in Lanzarote. Months earlier, he had rushed her to hospital with a perforated intestine, saving her life.
Husband who saved wife dies months later Read More »
