Tenerife’s long-term sustainable mobility plan has cleared a key environmental hurdle, paving the way for a major overhaul of how people travel around the island. The strategy aims to reduce reliance on private cars and boost public transport, cycling and walking by 2045.
Tenerife’s 20-year sustainable mobility plan moves forward Read More »
Spain has reintroduced temporary border controls on arrivals from Italy following the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Figures show 37 passengers have been affected at Canary Islands airports since the measure began on 8 August.
Border checks on Italy arrivals affect 37 in Canaries Read More »
A 50-year-old man was airlifted from La Graciosa to Lanzarote on Monday after being struck by a large wave at Playa de Las Conchas. He suffered serious injuries and was stabilised on the island before being flown to hospital in Arrecife.
Man airlifted from La Graciosa after beach accident Read More »
The Cabildo de Gran Canaria has reopened the southbound carriageway of the Guiniguada viaduct on the GC-3 after waterproofing works finished 13 days ahead of schedule. The entire project, part of a wider resurfacing scheme, was completed in just 16 days.
Gran Canaria’s Guiniguada viaduct reopens fully ahead of schedule Read More »
The Canary Islands Government is investing over €200,000 to study the feasibility of introducing BUS-VAO (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes on Gran Canaria’s busiest motorways. The study aims to reduce congestion and promote public transport on the GC-1 and GC-3.
£170k study for Gran Canaria bus lanes Read More »
The Canary Islands will see 1,298 flights on Sunday, 16 August, as the archipelago handles a packed festive weekend. Gran Canaria leads with 369 flights, followed by Tenerife North and Lanzarote, while border controls on Italian arrivals remain in place.
Canary Islands brace for 1,298 flights on Sunday Read More »
The DGT warns that driving too slowly can be just as dangerous as speeding, leading to fines of €200. We explain the minimum speed limits on Spanish motorways and conventional roads, and when slower driving is justified.
Driving too slowly in Spain could land you a €200 fine Read More »
The Canary Islands are deploying a new submarine fibre optic cable linking Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote with the Moroccan coast. However, the project’s proximity to Western Sahara has raised geopolitical concerns about a possible future extension.
Cable to link Canary Islands and Africa sparks Western Sahara row Read More »
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna airport has secured environmental approval for its new master plan, unlocking a €313 million transformation programme. The expansion will focus on upgrading the terminal and ground facilities to handle growing passenger demand, without extending the runway or operating hours.
Tenerife Norte airport’s major transformation gets green light Read More »
The Cabildo of Lanzarote and Yaiza council have started improvement works on the access road to Papagayo beaches. The project will resurface 2,500 square metres of the route through the protected Los Ajaches Natural Monument.
Papagayo beach access road gets major upgrade Read More »
