In Tenerife, a growing group of wine growers is abandoning conventional farming to embrace regenerative viticulture, restoring life to degraded soils. This feature explores how the practice is reviving vineyards hit by falling production, salinisation and the phylloxera plague, prioritising quality over quantity.
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A shark was sighted off the coast of Radazul in Tenerife on Saturday, just before the Canary Islands Outdoor Freediving Championship. Participants captured the moment on video, with some joking about the unexpected visitor.
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A fire broke out at the Juan Grande landfill in Gran Canaria on Friday afternoon, with crews managing to contain the blaze within two hours. Two workers were treated for smoke inhalation, and an investigation is under way into the cause.
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The 12 August solar eclipse is expected to draw large crowds across Tenerife, prompting the Canary Islands Government to activate a pre-alert. Authorities warn of potential 4G and 5G network saturation, traffic congestion, and wildfire risk, urging people to plan ahead and use public transport.
Solar eclipse to test Tenerife’s mobile networks Read More »
The Muelle de Puerto de la Cruz, a historic jetty hidden from the tourist crowds of Playa Jardín, remains the beloved swimming spot for locals. Discover why generations of residents keep returning to this charming cove for a daily dip.
The hidden swimming spot locals love in Puerto de la Cruz Read More »
Scientists have warned that earthquake swarms under Tenerife’s Teide volcano will continue and some tremors may be felt. Activity this year has doubled compared to the previous decade, though experts have ruled out an eruption in the short or medium term.
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias has restored a 120-year-old telescope that observed the 1905 total solar eclipse. It will return to scientific use during the eclipse on 12 August in Palencia, bridging 19th-century astronomy with modern digital technology.
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A reflective walk in Santa Cruz de Tenerife traces the route from the tobacco shop run by poet Domingo López Torres to the Franco monument and the Fyffes concentration camp. Ninety years on, the city still honours the dictator who had him killed.
A walk through Franco’s Tenerife: memory and poetry Read More »
The Canary Islands are set to witness a spectacular total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, visible as a partial eclipse from the archipelago. Discover the best viewing spots, expert-led events and safety advice to make the most of this rare celestial phenomenon.
Solar eclipse 2026: Best spots in the Canary Islands Read More »
The Teide has been showing signs of activity for a decade, but in recent months something has changed. We look at the seismic pulses, the tiny ground deformation, and whether any of this points to an eruption any time soon.
What’s happening beneath the Teide right now? Read More »
