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€7m Project to Transform Tenerife’s Puerto de Santiago Coastline

A significant €7 million coastal regeneration project is set to transform the Puerto de Santiago area in Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. The plans include environmental rehabilitation, improved accessibility, and new leisure facilities across a 7,000 square metre area. Read on for the full details of this long-awaited development for the local community and economy.

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Canary Tourism Sector Faces ITB Talks Amidst Global Tensions

The Canary Islands’ tourism sector is at a crucial juncture as its representatives negotiate with German tour operators at the ITB Berlin travel fair. The talks are overshadowed by the new US-Israel-Iran conflict, which threatens to spike oil prices and destabilise the vital German market. Industry leaders express cautious hope but warn that prolonged hostilities could severely impact visitor numbers to islands like Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.

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The Swedish War Hero Who Pioneered Gran Canaria’s Tourism

The story of mass tourism in Gran Canaria begins not with a corporation, but with a Swedish adventurer and WWII resistance fighter named Bertil Harding. His dream of a Caribbean paradise led him to the island’s then-virgin shores of Maspalomas, sparking a charter flight revolution that changed the Canaries forever. Read the remarkable tale of the pioneer who connected Scandinavia with the Canarian sun.

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Owner Offers Reward for British Suspect in €75k Lanzarote Yacht Theft

The owner of a luxury yacht moored in Arrecife, Lanzarote, is offering a financial reward for information leading to a British former crew member suspected of stealing €75,000 worth of custom fishing gear. Police believe the 49-year-old man, who allegedly travelled from Cádiz specifically for the theft, may now be in the United Kingdom. Read the full details of the investigation.

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Tenerife Showcases Island to Millions in New York Campaign

Tenerife has launched a major promotional campaign in the heart of New York City in partnership with airline Iberia. The initiative, featuring stunning videos across Manhattan, reached an estimated three million people, aiming to position the island as a premier destination for high-value American travellers. Read how this public-private partnership is paving the way for future direct connectivity.

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Tenerife’s Film Industry Smashes Records with €117m Impact in 2025

Tenerife’s audiovisual sector celebrated a landmark year in 2025, generating a record €117 million for the island’s economy and creating over 4,200 jobs. Major international films and series, including projects starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, chose the island as their filming destination. The success underscores Tenerife’s transition from a mere filming location to an active creative hub with highly skilled local crews.

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