The Canary Islands government has awarded the contract for the third lane of Tenerife’s TF-5 motorway between Guamasa and Los Rodeos airport. The €58.2m project comes in €8.2m under budget and includes a direct new link to the airport.
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The Port of Granadilla has launched a €49.8m tender to complete the Ribera dock, adding 543 metres of berthing line. The works, which come more than eight years after the port’s official opening, are essential to unlock the full potential of Tenerife’s southern infrastructure. Bids must be submitted by 14 October.
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The small beach at Playa Blanca in Lanzarote has been temporarily closed after sewage leaks were detected. Yaiza council has raised the red flag and is urging visitors to use other beaches while repairs are carried out. It is the second closure in months for the same reason.
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A commercial flight from Scotland to Tenerife South Airport declared a medical emergency after a passenger’s condition suddenly worsened. Air traffic controllers prioritised the aircraft’s landing, and medical teams were waiting on the runway to attend to the patient.
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Tenerife’s new bus route 464 connects Icod de los Vinos with Costa Adeje in just one hour and 15 minutes, shaving 25 minutes off the existing service. Operating daily, the new line provides around 500 extra seats and a more direct crossing between north and south.
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A Vueling aircraft travelling from Cape Verde to Barcelona was forced to divert to Gran Canaria Airport on Saturday night due to a passenger medical emergency. Air traffic controllers coordinated the priority landing at Gando.
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A 43-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after falling onto rocks near the Faro de La Bombilla in Tazacorte, La Palma. Emergency services rescued her and she was taken to hospital.
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The Spanish and Canary Islands governments have delayed a key technical meeting on airport co-management until late September. The postponement will allow both administrations more time to prepare technical content following recent events in Ceuta.
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Many drivers know speeding is punished, but driving too slowly can also result in a €200 fine in Spain. The DGT explains minimum speed limits and when driving below them is justified.
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The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has announced the recovery of the direct maritime connection between the island and mainland Spain. President Lola García confirmed that the future public service tender will include a stop in Fuerteventura, a move that will reduce transport costs by up to 78 percent.
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