Rural guards in Tenerife intercepted two German tourists who had taken a protected red tajinaste plant and a large volcanic rock from Teide National Park. The pair now face a fine of up to €1,500 for breaking conservation rules at the UNESCO World Heritage site.
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A large landslip, measuring around 25 metres wide, has occurred on the Risco de Famara in Lanzarote. The incident happened near the summit at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday and has affected the Camino de Los Caleteros trail. Authorities suspect erosion from persistent winter rainfall is to blame.
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The Canary Islands Government is launching a project using American vine rootstocks to combat the spread of phylloxera. Trials on a farm in Tenerife aim to identify the best rootstocks for grafting traditional varieties, offering a potential solution if the insect spreads further. The initiative also seeks to improve vineyard yields in the face of water scarcity and deteriorating plant material.
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The Cabildo of Tenerife has announced plans for six new reservoirs by 2027, presented at the International Congress on Reservoirs and Discharges (BalVert). The island aims to close the water cycle and end discharges to the sea, building on its pioneering use of geotextile technology and water regeneration.
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Emergency stabilisation work has begun on the road to Bocacangrejo and La Nea beach in El Rosario following a partial collapse during Storm Therese in March. Access remains restricted to residents while the repairs are carried out. The coastal areas of Radazul and Tabaiba also suffered damage from the rough seas.
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Televisión Canaria has come under fire for platforming a guest who echoed the Canary Islands president’s claims about the Hondius ship hantavirus outbreak. The guest argued Spain has no legal or moral duty to dock the vessel and warned of rats and selfie-taking tourists.
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Discover how researchers determined the last meal of a Guanche mummy from 700 years ago. Thanks to innovative pollen analysis, they uncovered a diet of cereals, pine nuts, and even small crustaceans.
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Víctor de León, an environmental educator and science communicator, explains how he uses social media and humour to raise awareness about biodiversity in the Canary Islands. He discusses the fragility of island ecosystems, the rise of nature influencers, and the need for stricter conservation measures.
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The director of Galicia’s coastal territory plan says that conflict must be normalised in landscape management, as all competing interests are legitimate. He was speaking at the inaugural Canary Islands Landscape Congress in Gran Canaria, where experts debated how to balance protection, tourism and development.
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The popular tourist beach of Los Cristianos in Arona has lost its prestigious Blue Flag award for 2026, making it the only beach in the Canary Islands to be stripped of the recognition. While Tenerife maintains a strong presence with 11 Blue Flag beaches overall, the Canary Islands have seen a net increase to 62 flags across beaches and marinas.
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