Drivers in the Canary Islands must adhere to strict speed limits on both urban and interurban roads. This guide details the current regulations, from 20km/h zones to motorway maximums, and outlines the substantial fines and penalty points for offenders. Understanding these rules is crucial for safety and avoiding sanctions.
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A joint police operation has dismantled a criminal organisation in the Canary Islands dedicated to document forgery and trafficking stolen luxury vehicles. Six people were arrested and 13 high-end cars were seized following a 15-month investigation. The ring used a complex method to falsify paperwork and sell or rent the vehicles online.
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A migrant boat carrying 82 people, including a child, arrived under its own power at the port of La Restinga on the island of El Hierro on Saturday. One occupant required hospital treatment after the eight-day journey from Gambia. The group includes nationals from several West African countries.
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An indefinite strike by ground handling staff at Spanish airports, including four in the Canary Islands, is set to begin on Monday 30 March. The industrial action, called by major unions, will affect key services in three daily time slots and involves around 1,000 workers in the archipelago. The dispute centres on the company’s alleged failure to honour wage agreements linked to inflation.
Groundforce Handling Strike to Hit Canary Islands Airports Read More »
A major 66.4 million euro project to add a third lane to Tenerife’s northern TF-5 motorway is moving forward, with construction expected to start this summer. The works will increase the road’s capacity by 50% and include innovative storm tank systems to prevent flooding. Read the full details on the planned improvements to one of the island’s busiest routes.
Third Lane for Tenerife’s TF-5 Motorway to Start This Summer Read More »
The Canary Islands government has declared the situation at Tenerife South Airport’s passport control “unsustainable”. With biometric machines out of service and chronic understaffing, tourists, particularly Britons, face hours of queues, damaging the island’s vital tourism image. Read the full story on the escalating crisis.
Canary Government Demands End to Tenerife South Airport Passport Chaos Read More »
A new air route has been proposed, linking Logroño-Agoncillo Airport directly with Gran Canaria. The service, offering over 8,000 seats annually, will run from June to September and includes easy connections to all other Canary Islands. This initiative aims to boost tourism in both regions.
New Air Link Connects La Rioja to Canary Islands Read More »
The Spanish Cabinet has authorised a major €10.5 million investment in security infrastructure for the Canary Islands. The funds will finance a new National Police station in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, and a new headquarters for the Guardia Civil’s Reserve and Security Group in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This forms part of a nationwide €900 million plan to modernise police facilities across Spain.
€10.5m for New Police and Guardia Civil Bases in Canaries Read More »
Binter is boosting its inter-island schedule for the Easter period, adding 48 extra flights and nearly 6,000 seats. The airline will operate over 2,600 flights between 27 March and 6 April to meet passenger demand. Find out which routes have the most additional capacity.
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The Latvian airline airBaltic is establishing a seasonal operational base at Tenerife South Airport, introducing three new direct routes from Liège, Ljubljana, and Palanga for the upcoming winter season. This strategic move aims to diversify Tenerife’s tourist markets and enhance connectivity with Central and Northern Europe. Island officials highlight the importance of these connections for a more competitive and profitable tourism model.
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