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La Palma reopens one of the Canary Islands’ most spectacular

La Palma has reopened part of the iconic Marcos and Cordero trail, known as the route of the 13 tunnels, following two years of safety upgrades. The initial section from Casa del Monte to tunnel 12 is now accessible, with the full 24.5km route expected to reopen progressively over the coming weeks. This world-class hike winds through ancient laurisilva forest and past dramatic volcanic waterfalls.

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Tenerife and La Gomera unite: historic underwater cable switched on

Tenerife and La Gomera have been definitively linked by the deepest submarine power cable in the world, ending decades of energy isolation. The 36km connection at up to 1,145 metres deep will end blackouts and allow La Gomera to run entirely on renewable energy.

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Magnitude 3.9 earthquake felt in Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck off the east coast of Gran Canaria early this morning, with tremors felt on the island and in parts of Fuerteventura. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the seismic event at a depth of 16 kilometres but reported no damage.

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Underwater Gardens project in Tenerife included tourist beds

The controversial Underwater Gardens project in Tenerife secretly included plans for tourist accommodation, it has emerged. The island’s Cabildo has now moved to revoke the special “island interest” status that was granted to the scheme after the pandemic.

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Tenerife’s silent battle to save fifteen species from extinction

Tenerife is fighting a quiet war to protect fifteen plant and animal species on the verge of extinction. Feral cats, abandoned pets and invasive exotic species are devastating the island’s unique ecosystems, prompting the Cabildo to invest €3 million in conservation and eradication efforts.

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Tenerife’s £474m waste revolution: biogas, drones and a greener future

Tenerife’s waste complex in Arico has been radically modernised with a 474-million-euro investment. The facility now captures biogas to power 8,000 homes, while drones and AI sort rubbish for a circular economy. The island’s goal is to turn trash into a resource.

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Countdown for giant telescope as Spain sets September deadline

Spain has set a firm September deadline for the international consortium behind the Thirty Meter Telescope to commit to building on La Palma. If no decision is reached, the construction permit will expire and €400 million in Spanish funding will be reallocated.

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Tenerife rattled by microearthquake swarms beneath Teide

Tenerife has seen a highly active week of seismic activity, with at least three microearthquake swarms detected beneath Teide National Park. The National Geographic Institute and Involcan recorded dozens of low-magnitude tremors across the Canary Islands. Volcanic traffic lights remain green for most islands but yellow for La Palma.

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Tenerife fights to keep crucial Air Tractor firefighting plane

Tenerife is leading a campaign to prevent the Canary Islands from losing the Air Tractor AT-802, the only fixed-wing aircraft in the region capable of dropping long-lasting chemical retardants. Officials warn that its removal would leave all islands, including Tenerife, dangerously exposed to worsening wildfire risks. The debate comes as the island remembers the devastating 2023 Arafo blaze that forced thousands to evacuate.

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The hidden danger in Tenerife’s calm seas: rip current warning

A Tenerife surf school has issued a vital summer safety reminder: even on flat, sunny days, dangerous rip currents can form. A local instructor explains how to spot the hidden risks and enjoy the ocean safely.

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