It’s the hottest day of the heat episode. Southern and western midlands of Gran Canaria could top 40°C. Calima spreads across all islands while winds ease. Detailed island-by-island forecast inside.
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New research by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias has revealed that spiral galaxy Messier 74 hosts a faint, enormous outer disc of young stars extending nearly 100,000 light-years from its centre. The discovery, made using a new telescope at Teide Observatory, suggests galaxies can undergo explosive growth episodes triggered by close encounters with neighbours.
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House prices in Spain rose 12.2% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking 45 consecutive quarters of growth. The Canary Islands saw an 11% annual increase, with regional variations across the country.
Spanish house prices rise 12.2% despite slowdown Read More »
Monday brings rising temperatures and calima across the Canary Islands, with the mercury potentially hitting 39°C in Gran Canaria. The Atlantic stays rough in the channels between islands.
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The Spanish and Canary Islands governments have delayed a key technical meeting on airport co-management until late September. The postponement will allow both administrations more time to prepare technical content following recent events in Ceuta.
Airport co-management talks postponed to late September Read More »
A hot Sunday is on the cards for the Canary Islands. Expect calima, strong trade winds, and the mercury rising to 37ºC locally in Gran Canaria, with 34ºC possible on other islands.
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Many drivers know speeding is punished, but driving too slowly can also result in a €200 fine in Spain. The DGT explains minimum speed limits and when driving below them is justified.
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The Canary Islands are braced for a hot weekend with calima dust affecting air quality and visibility. Temperatures could exceed 36°C in southern areas, prompting a forest fire risk alert in Tenerife and health precautions across the archipelago.
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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated yellow alerts for high temperatures this Saturday in Tenerife and most of Gran Canaria. Thermometers could reach 37 degrees in parts of the archipelago, with calima and strong winds expected to linger through the weekend.
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A heat episode intensifies across the Canary Islands this Friday with calima dust spreading to all islands. Expect rising temperatures and high cloud cover, with the hottest days forecast for Saturday and Tuesday.
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