A calm weekend across the Canary Islands with cloudy intervals in northern areas and a chance of light, occasional showers in the mountainous islands. Moderate northeast winds will ease through the afternoon, while rough seas of up to 2m affect north-facing coasts and western Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Temperatures stay pleasant, reaching 27-28ºC in the capitals.
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International passenger arrivals to the Canary Islands grew by 0.9% in August, according to Turespaña data. Spain as a whole welcomed 12.3 million international passengers, a 5.5% increase on the same month last year, with the UK remaining the largest source market.
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The Canary Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators has voiced concern over an Imserso Turismo Social website crash that blocked online bookings during the 2026-2027 campaign. It is demanding a technical report, an official incident protocol and better infrastructure to protect agencies and users alike.
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Friday brings cloudy skies and occasional light rain to northern and northeastern slopes, plus Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Temperatures dip slightly, with highs of 23–30ºC, while the trade wind blows moderate to strong with gusts of 50–70km/h in the usual exposed spots.
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The Canary Islands Government has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Bono Alquiler Joven, a rent subsidy of up to €250 a month for people aged 18 to 35. The scheme, backed by €12.87 million, can be applied for online from 18 September to 8 October 2026.
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Canarias has fallen to last place among Spain’s 17 regions for average salary, with workers earning 2,016 euros a month, almost 500 euros below the national average. The islands also record the lowest hourly pay and hourly labour costs in the country, according to the latest INE data.
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A manifesto signed by 139 researchers backs geothermal energy in the Canary Islands after drilling in Vilaflor confirmed a deep hydrothermal system. The islands see volcanic heat as a constant, homegrown alternative to costly imported fossil fuels.
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After weeks of scorching heat and calima, the Canary Islands are set for a welcome reprieve. Aemet is forecasting light rain and a widespread drop in temperatures, though the mercury will still hover around 30C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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Mexican authorities have issued an arrest order for Francisco Javier N, known as El Trompas, in connection with the feminicide of Canarian student Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos. The 21-year-old from Santa Brígida, Gran Canaria, was stabbed to death in Cuautla while on an academic exchange.
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The Canary Islands wake up to a notable drop in temperatures this Thursday, with highs falling 3-6°C, especially in the midlands and high ground. Cloudy skies dominate the north and northeast of the higher islands, with a moderate to strong trade wind and rough seas on the way.
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