For those who find the beach too crowded or want an alternative to hiking in a heatwave, day passes offer a refreshing escape. We have selected the best day passes in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Enjoy luxury hotels, infinity pools and world-class spas without paying for an overnight stay.
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Residents of Icod de los Vinos will be able to visit the Cueva del Viento free of charge on the last Sunday of each month. The volcanic tube, which is the longest in Europe, attracted 23,409 visitors from 63 nationalities last year. The move aims to bring this natural wonder closer to the local community.
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Perched on a remote cliff on El Hierro, the Casa del Elevador offers a unique, tech-free retreat accessed only by handwritten letter. This former pump house, built 70 years ago to lift water, has been restored as a minimalist space for contemplation and connection with nature.
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Step back in time at Bodegón El Puntero, a cherished Canarian restaurant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife that has been delighting locals and visitors since 1953. From grilled octopus to homemade desserts, this family-run gem offers an authentic taste of the archipelago with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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A new analysis by a La Palma tourism professional reveals that holiday let owners on the island lose between 3.4 and 4.8 million euros annually to booking platform commissions and discounts. The study, based on official data and real-world cases, shows that the final amount received by owners can be over 40% less than the advertised price.
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The Canary Islands are home to around 175 nudist beaches among their 400 coastal stretches. From the volcanic sands of Tenerife to the wild shores of Fuerteventura, explore our guide to the top naturist spots across the archipelago.
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La Laguna Tenerife has secured the services of Bruno Fitipaldo and Fran Guerra for the next season. The Uruguayan point guard enters his seventh campaign, while the Gran Canaria-born centre will play his eighth season with the club, both having been instrumental in recent trophy wins.
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The Canary Islands welcomed 6.77 million foreign tourists between January and May 2026, virtually identical to the record-breaking figures from the same period in 2025. Visitor spending also remained stable, reaching 10.3 billion euros.
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Restaurante La Pimienta in La Matanza de Acentejo is a must-visit for seafood lovers seeking fresh fish at reasonable prices. Customers can pick their own fish from the display and watch the chefs prepare it, alongside Canarian classics like lapas and gofio escaldón. Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, it earns a stellar 4.7 stars on Google and often has queues at weekends.
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A new project to install marine fish cages in the protected Teno-Rasca marine area off the coast of Adeje, Tenerife, has been awarded by the Canary Islands Government. The proposal, which could produce 3,000 tonnes of fish annually, faces strong opposition from environmental group ATAN and the local council over its potential impact on dolphins, turtles, and cetaceans.
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