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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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La Palma airport has smashed its all-time passenger record with 146,151 travellers in July, a 9.1% increase on the same month last year. The figures confirm the island’s continued tourism recovery following the 2021 Tajogaite volcanic eruption.
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A Binter flight from Gran Canaria to Madrid was forced to divert to Jerez after a passenger displayed erratic behaviour, reportedly under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The aircraft remains on the ground as travellers with connecting flights face uncertainty.
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Two new urban bus routes, the 448 and 449, will start operating in Adeje on Monday 17 August, improving public transport connections to La Caleta and the midlands. The new services aim to offer residents and visitors alike practical alternatives to the private car.
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Wizz Air has brought forward the opening of its Santiago de Compostela base to 17 December, with a new connection to Tenerife North among the routes on offer. The airline has also announced new services from Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to Romania and Moldova.
Wizz Air opens Santiago base early with new Tenerife route Read More »
Traffic queues stretching over a kilometre have returned to the Anaga Rural Park, sparking fresh anger among residents. Local associations are renewing calls for a specific mobility plan and urging visitors to use public transport instead of hire cars.
Anaga traffic chaos returns as residents demand action Read More »
