A mostly dry spring weekend ahead for the islands, with thick cloud cover at 1,500m on the northern and eastern slopes of the mountainous islands. Winds will be light from the west, turning southwesterly on Sunday, while the Atlantic turns slightly rougher with waves up to 2.5 metres.
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Gran Canaria is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Flemish art. a legacy of extraordinary beauty dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. A three-day seminar in Santa Brígida from 18-20 June will open up this exceptional but little-known heritage to the public, with expert talks and a guided visit to a masterpiece by Joos van Cleve.
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The Canary Islands government has activated its infectious disease protocol ahead of the arrival of the cruise ship HV Hondius, which has a hantavirus outbreak on board. Passengers will be evacuated directly to the airport from the vessel, which will anchor off the coast rather than docking in port.
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Clouds will dominate the Canary Islands on Friday, especially in the west where a weak front will bring light rain. Temperatures remain stable with a slight rise in highs. Wind shifts to northwest with stronger gusts in La Palma and Tenerife peaks.
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Víctor de León, an environmental educator and science communicator, explains how he uses social media and humour to raise awareness about biodiversity in the Canary Islands. He discusses the fragility of island ecosystems, the rise of nature influencers, and the need for stricter conservation measures.
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Thursday brings more cloud and intermittent rain, especially across the western Canary Islands. Showers extend to El Hierro, La Gomera and interior Gran Canaria. The eastern islands see mostly clear skies and light winds. Temperatures drop in mountainous areas.
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The Fit Experience Fest, a fitness festival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is facing backlash over its links to far-right figures and the Desokupa organisation. The tenants’ union has launched a petition demanding the withdrawal of public sponsorship, accusing institutions of whitewashing extremism. Organisers insist the event is purely sporting.
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The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has received a docking request for the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The vessel is expected to arrive on Saturday 9 May, but docking depends on authorisation from health and maritime authorities. The case marks a significant shift after the port authority earlier stated no formal request had been submitted.
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The Canary Islands have recorded their best-ever March for tourism, with 1.5 million international visitors and spending of nearly 2.5 billion euros. The first quarter of 2026 saw 4.48 million tourists, confirming the archipelago’s position as Spain’s leading destination.
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The Canary Islands has taken its most sensitive social issue to the European Commission: the housing shortage in a territory under intense tourism pressure. President Fernando Clavijo has asked for the future EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy to include measures limiting non-resident property purchases in high-pressure areas.
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