Binter has upgraded its BinterMás loyalty programme with a new way of earning tiers, easier redemption and a brand-new Cumbre level offering personalised benefits. Members can still earn points on every flight and with over 30 partner businesses.
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Five Canary Islands are still under yellow warnings for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 34C. Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and La Gomera sweltered through a tropical night, with thermometers staying above 30C in several spots.
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The Canary Islands will turn their clocks back one hour on 25 October, marking the return of winter time. We look at why the change happens, whether it still saves energy, and why Spain’s time zone has been out of step with the sun since the 1940s.
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Tenerife has been named the best European island to travel to in 2026 in a new ranking by Saga Holidays. La Palma takes second place, while Gran Canaria and La Gomera also make the top 10, cementing the Canary Islands’ status as a leading island destination.
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The Canary Islands’ ancient potatoes are under growing pressure from climate change, pests and the arrival of more resistant Andean varieties. An expert warns that changing rainfall patterns and diseases such as mildiu could wipe out up to half the harvest.
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Loro Parque has opened the XI International Parrot Congress in Puerto de la Cruz, welcoming a record 800 specialists from more than 55 countries. The four-day event marks four decades of parrot science and conservation since its first edition in 1986.
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Temperatures are beginning to ease across the Canary Islands this Wednesday, though the south of Gran Canaria will still hit a blistering 38°C and southern Fuerteventura reaches 36°C. Calima is on the way out, clearing through the afternoon, with mostly clear skies and a moderate north-easterly trade wind.
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The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now fully operational in Spain, automatically detecting British visitors who overstay the 90-day limit. While the new biometric checks could cause long queues at Canary Islands airports, the winter-long stay tradition is now under threat.
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The Spanish government has approved a €1.8 billion investment plan for the Canary Islands’ airports between 2027 and 2031. Tenerife South will receive the largest share at €553 million, while every island’s airport will benefit from upgrades to terminals, security and runways.
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Canary Islands wine exports to the United States fell by 37% in 2025 as Donald Trump’s tariff policy took its toll on a market that was once key for the archipelago. Wineries are now diversifying towards countries such as Japan and China, while early 2026 data point to a modest recovery.
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