A meeting to present the draft of Anaga’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy turned heated as residents challenged whether investment is reaching those who live there. The councillor for the Natural Environment defended the record, citing 17 million euros in spending, but locals demanded to see more tangible benefits.
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The Lopesan Group has announced an ambitious housing plan to build 326 homes in Mogán and San Bartolomé de Tirajana by 2028. The project aims to address the need for quality residential options in Gran Canaria’s main tourist hubs, with a focus on affordable rental properties. Construction is already underway on the first phase in Arguineguín.
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A University of La Laguna study reveals Granadilla de Abona requires 5,500 homes to meet current and future demand, as rental prices have surged between 70% and 80% since 2020. The report, presented in a heated council meeting, highlights a 27% population increase driven largely by migration, with families spending up to 63% of their income on rent. Political tensions flared as the governing coalition rejected an opposition proposal for public housing development, leading to walkouts and accusations of authoritarianism.
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The Canary Islands Parliament has unanimously approved a motion calling on the Spanish government to resolve technical obstacles preventing foreign family members of Spanish citizens from accessing the resident travel discount. The motion demands urgent updates to verification systems and clarifies that these relatives are entitled to the same discount as other residents.
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An 88-year-old British tourist has died in Tenerife after a violent robbery during his birthday celebration. The attack, which left him critically injured, has renewed concerns among expats about safety in the south of the island.
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The Tenerife Cook Music Fest 2026 has received an overwhelming response to its recruitment drive, with 2,500 people attending a selection day in Santa Cruz. The event, set to welcome over 80,000 attendees, will create 600 temporary roles for young people and jobseekers across the island.
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The Bank of Spain’s 2025 Annual Report reveals that real housing prices in the Canary Islands have risen nearly 4% annually between 2014 and 2025, almost double the national average. Non-resident buyers accounted for over 20% of purchases in Santa Cruz de Tenerife province, while tourist rentals increasingly squeeze local housing markets.
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More than 52,000 homes in the Canary Islands are owned by foreigners who do not live there, representing nearly 5% of the total housing stock. While this investment boosts the economy, it also fuels the housing crisis by driving up prices for local residents. We examine the data, the debate, and what the regional government is trying to do about it.
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A 1970 stay on Gran Canaria saw philosopher Ernst Jünger reflect on the clash between pristine nature and booming tourism. His diaries reveal an uncanny foresight about the very debates that still define the island today. Read how one of the 20th century’s sharpest minds saw it all coming.
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House sales in Spain fell for the fourth consecutive month in April 2026, down 1.8% year-on-year to 53,241 transactions. However, the Canary Islands bucked the national trend with a 2.9% increase in sales, despite a shortage of available properties.
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