Living

A new amendment to the Canary Islands’ holiday rental law has caused a political split, as MPs prepare to vote on whether to ease restrictions for small property owners. The change would reclassify holiday lets from a “classified activity” to a “harmless activity,” reducing red tape. The vote is expected to be tight, hinging on the support of a single non-attached MP.

The Canary Islands are now the fourth most tourism-pressured region in Europe, with holiday let bookings nearly double those of other Spanish regions. Tenerife has seen a 132.9% rise in tourist accommodation nights since 2018, intensifying the debate over housing access and sustainability.

The Canary Islands Government has confirmed the official school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. Here are the start dates, term times, and all the island-specific public holidays parents and students need to know.