The Gran Canaria Island Council has given the green light to begin drafting a Natural Resource Management Plan for the Maspalomas Dunes. This crucial step aims to shield the nearly 404-hectare reserve, balancing conservation of its unique biodiversity with sustainable human use. Read on to discover the details of this plan to protect one of the island’s most iconic landscapes.
Gran Canaria Moves to Protect Iconic Maspalomas Dunes Read More »
A court in Tenerife has ordered the immediate halt of construction work on part of the controversial Cuna del Alma luxury resort in Adeje. The judge agreed with prosecutors that work within the protected 100-metre coastal zone was illegal. The ruling is a major victory for environmental groups who have long opposed the development.
Court Halts Luxury Resort Works on Tenerife Coast Read More »
A damning expert report submitted in the criminal case against the Cuna del Alma luxury tourism project estimates that two-thirds of the Puertito de Adeje area in south Tenerife has already been damaged. The 200-page analysis details the loss of farmland, protected habitats, geological heritage, and archaeological sites. Read the full findings on the controversial development.
Two-Thirds of Puertito de Adeje Damaged by Luxury Resort Read More »
The National Geographic Institute has detected a new episode of seismic activity beneath Tenerife’s Teide volcano. Experts confirm the hybrid earthquake swarm does not increase the short or medium-term risk of an eruption, and none of the tremors have been felt by the public. Read the full details of the monitoring and analysis.
New Seismic Activity Detected Under Tenerife’s Teide Read More »
A new swarm of seismic activity has been detected under Tenerife’s Mount Teide, beginning on Good Friday. Over 130 small, hybrid events have been recorded at depths of up to 18km, though they are imperceptible to residents. Experts confirm this activity does not increase the short-term risk of a volcanic eruption.
Easter Seismic Activity Detected Under Tenerife’s Teide Read More »
Yellow warning flags have been raised at three beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife following sightings of the dangerous Portuguese man o’ war. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with the creatures, even if they appear dead, as their stings remain potent. Read the full safety advice here.
Portuguese Man O’ War Force Yellow Flags at Tenerife Beaches Read More »
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured unprecedented images of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, revealing the severe extent of light pollution from orbit. The photographs, taken with professional equipment, show wasted blue-white light spilling into the atmosphere and contradicting local dark sky protections. Experts argue for smarter, targeted lighting to preserve the Canary Islands’ stellar night skies without compromising safety.
NASA Astronaut Captures Canary Islands’ Light Pollution from Space Read More »
In the northwest of Tenerife, two brothers are cultivating a surprising crop: high-quality coffee. Their journey on the steep slopes of San Juan de la Rambla involves battling drought, calima, and wind to create a unique product for their rural community. Read their full story of resilience and innovation.
Tenerife’s Pioneering Coffee Grown on a ‘Microclimate’ Slope Read More »
In a remarkable feat of precision tracking, the Two-meter Twin Telescope at Tenerife’s Teide Observatory has captured images of NASA’s Orion spacecraft from 65,000 km away. The spacecraft, carrying four astronauts on the Artemis II mission, was travelling at over 10,000 km/h during the observation. This demonstrates the unique capability of Canarian telescopes for monitoring the strategically vital cislunar region between Earth and the Moon.
Teide Observatory Tracks NASA’s Artemis II Orion on Lunar Flyby Read More »
The Antigua Council has made an urgent plea to the Coastal Authority for permission to repair dangerous storm damage in the coastal village of Pozo Negro. The damage, caused by Storm Therese, poses a clear risk to families and residents. The council is ready to act immediately with its own resources once authorisation is granted.
Antigua Council Demands Urgent Action on Pozo Negro Storm Damage Read More »
