A walker on Tenerife required an urgent helicopter evacuation after suffering a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting. Emergency services coordinated a complex rescue on a remote trail in Adeje. The man was stabilised and taken to hospital for treatment.
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The iconic El Pijaral forest in Tenerife’s Anaga massif is set to become the island’s fifth natural site where non-residents must pay an ecotax for access. The move is part of a wider strategy to protect sensitive environments from over-tourism by regulating visitor numbers. Read about the island’s expanding network of permits and fees for its most precious trails and natural spaces.
Tenerife’s Enchanted Forest to Introduce Visitor Fee Read More »
Tourists have again been photographed inside a fenced-off, protected zone of the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve in Gran Canaria. The incident, occurring this Saturday, mirrors a similar breach just days earlier, highlighting an ongoing issue of disrespect for the fragile ecosystem. Read the full report on the damage being done to one of the Canaries’ most iconic landscapes.
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Researchers from the University of La Laguna have developed Sicma Canarias, a revolutionary platform that predicts climate change impacts with unprecedented 100-metre resolution. The tool, designed to help manage water resources on islands, has won a prestigious UK engineering award and is set to be exported to other archipelagos worldwide. Discover how this local innovation is providing global solutions for a hotter, drier future.
Canary Islands to Export Groundbreaking Climate Tool to World Read More »
The Canarian Advocacy Assembly has called for a major demonstration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Sunday 26 April, demanding a complete stop to the construction of the Cuna del Alma tourist resort near Puertito de Adeje. Organisers cite irreversible damage to Guanche heritage, endemic flora, and unique geology, proposing the site become a museum instead. The march comes as a court has already provisionally halted work on one plot within a protected coastal zone.
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A viral video has sparked outrage and an official investigation after two German tourists were filmed throwing rocks down a slope in a protected area of Fuerteventura. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the protection of the island’s fragile volcanic ecosystems. Read the full story on the environmental impact and the local authority’s response.
Tourists Investigated for Damaging Fuerteventura Protected Site Read More »
Tenerife is significantly upgrading its summer wildfire prevention with a new high-tech operation. The 2026 campaign will deploy drones for aerial surveillance and helicopters equipped with night vision, alongside army ground patrols. Read on for the full details of this crucial initiative to protect the island’s natural landscape.
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A high-level NASA delegation has visited Tenerife to evaluate the Canary Islands’ emergency response capabilities. The focus is on a potential scenario where an Artemis mission capsule splashes down in the Atlantic near the archipelago. Read about the strategic talks and the medical and logistical resources inspected.
NASA Eyes Canary Islands for Atlantic Astronaut Rescues Read More »
Gran Canaria’s government, businesses, and trade unions have jointly called on the Spanish government to urgently convene the nation’s first offshore wind energy auction. They propose the island as the ideal location for a pioneering commercial pilot project, citing its unique energy needs and ready industrial base. Read the full article to learn how this move could transform the island’s economy and energy independence.
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The National Geographic Institute has detected fresh seismic activity beneath Tenerife in two distinct areas over the weekend. The events, near Izaña and west of Las Cañadas del Teide, are similar to previous episodes and pose no increased eruption risk in the short term. Read the full report for details on the depth and magnitude of the tremors.
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