New data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute shows the Canary Islands recorded the second lowest average salary in the country in 2025. Despite three consecutive years of record tourism, the archipelago’s average wage remains almost identical to Extremadura’s, at the bottom of the national rankings.
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Friday, 24 July, brings a mix of scattered clouds and a light calima haze across the Canary Islands. Expect strong trade winds, very strong gusts of over 70 km/h, and warm temperatures that could hit 34°C in parts of Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
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A new anti-smoking law approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers will dramatically change where you can smoke and vape in the Canary Islands. The reform bans smoking on all beaches, bar terraces and in vehicles used for work, and prohibits under-18s from smoking entirely. Here is everything you need to know about how the new rules will affect the archipelago.
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A mix of sun, heat and calima is on the cards for the Canary Islands this Thursday. Trade winds are strengthening, especially on the mountainous islands, while the eastern islands wake up to Saharan dust. Gran Canaria could see highs of 37°C in sheltered inland areas.
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The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a law to speed up building licences, but the debate was dominated by a row over holiday rentals. The governing coalition was split, with one party calling for short-term lets to be deregulated, while others resisted changes.
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The Canary Islands are bracing for a heatwave as temperatures climb towards 37°C in parts of Gran Canaria. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued warnings for high temperatures and strong winds across several islands. A slight cooling trend is not expected until Sunday.
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The Canary Islands government has announced a pilot scheme for a single transport pass usable across all islands, set to launch in December 2026. The project aims to simplify public transport use for residents and frequent travellers.
Canary Islands single travel pass to launch in December Read More »
While Spain swelters in a heatwave, the Canary Islands remain cool and stable thanks to strong alisio winds on Wednesday 22 July. Expect calima haze at altitude, rough seas in the north, and powerful gusts of over 80 km/h in parts of Gran Canaria.
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The Canary Islands government has joined a new campaign called ‘Turismo que Suma’ to improve tourism perception among locals. While most residents view tourism positively, concerns over housing costs and resource consumption remain. The initiative aims to highlight the sector’s benefits and address local worries.
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The trade winds return with force on Tuesday, bringing gusts over 100 km/h in exposed areas and a layer of calima across the archipelago. Expect mostly clear skies, a rough Atlantic, and warm temperatures.
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