New build property prices in the Canary Islands have risen 12% in the last year, nearly three points above the national average of 9.1%. Only Aragón and Asturias come close, with increases of 11.6%. The sharp quarterly spike, recorded in the first three months of 2026, is driving the archipelago’s steep annual figure.
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Expect a classic trade wind Monday across the Canary Islands. Cloudy skies in the north with a chance of light drizzle, mostly clear elsewhere. Moderate winds with strong gusts on exposed slopes. Pleasant daytime temperatures across all islands.
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New figures show 58,464 homes are planned in large developments across the Canary Islands, with over 5,000 ready to build immediately. The data from the Ministry of Housing reveals how the archipelago could ease its housing emergency, but construction has stalled for various reasons.
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Trade winds remain strong this Sunday, with gusts over 70 km/h expected on the southeast and northwest slopes of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Cloudy skies in the north bring a chance of light drizzles, while southern coasts stay mostly clear and dry.
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A Canarian content creator has gone viral with a proposal to give singer Quevedo his own VIP area, reimagining Bad Bunny’s ‘La Casita’ as a distinctly rural Canarian ‘little tool shed’. The humorous list includes a mix of local celebs, politicians, and digital creators, offering a tongue-in-cheek take on island stardom.
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The Canary Islands and other EU outermost regions have jointly written to Ursula von der Leyen, warning the Emissions Trading System could have a “disproportionate” impact on their economies. They are calling for current exemptions for air and sea transport to be extended beyond 2030 to protect connectivity and living standards.
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Expect a mostly sunny Saturday across the Canary Islands with strong winds persisting, especially in exposed areas and mountain peaks. Temperatures are on the rise but the Atlantic remains choppy with waves around 2 metres north of the islands.
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Spanish house prices rose 15.4% in May, with the Canary Islands recording the highest annual increase at 19.3%. The ongoing lack of supply to meet growing demand continues to push prices upwards, according to data from valuation firm Tinsa.
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The Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute has urged extreme caution ahead of the solar eclipse on 12 August, warning that looking directly at the Sun can cause permanent eye damage. Experts recommend indirect projection as the safest viewing method and warn against homemade filters.
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The Canary Islands government is set to introduce a pioneering fee for wastewater discharges into the sea, ending the era of free dumping. The new regulation, currently under public consultation, aims to protect marine ecosystems and create a financial incentive for polluters to reduce their environmental impact.
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