The Bank of Spain has found that properties entering the rental market for the first time command rents 16.6% higher than existing ones, fuelling price growth. The Canary Islands, with 55 consecutive months of increases, now ranks fifth among Spain’s most expensive regions for renting.
Canary Islands rents continue upward spiral as Bank of Spain sounds alarm Read More »
Monday brings intense heat across the Canary Islands, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C in southern midlands and summits of Gran Canaria. Calima (Saharan dust) will drift from east to west, while a moderate northern wind brings rough seas to exposed coasts.
Monday: intense heat and calima over the Islands Read More »
A new academic study has uncovered a “sustainability paradox” in the Canary Islands’ coastal tourism plans. The word “sustainable” appears 129 times in planning documents but never once in the binding regulations, exposing what researchers call green marketing rather than genuine commitment.
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The Canary Islands are home to around 175 nudist beaches among their 400 coastal stretches. From the volcanic sands of Tenerife to the wild shores of Fuerteventura, explore our guide to the top naturist spots across the archipelago.
Best nudist beaches in the Canary Islands for a liberating swim Read More »
The Canary Islands is developing a pioneering carbon footprint register that will allow businesses to offset emissions through innovative projects such as restoring ravines and creating urban climate shelters. Unlike national schemes, it will include native shrub species and smaller plots of land. The initiative aims to be the first of its kind globally.
Pioneering carbon offset plan for Canary Islands unveiled Read More »
The Canary Islands government is creating a carbon emissions register to attract green investment, allowing companies to offset their pollution through local sustainability projects. The initiative goes beyond tree planting to include landscape regeneration, waste treatment and renewable energy, with the aim of having the mechanism ready by spring 2027.
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The second heatwave of the summer kicks off this Sunday, with temperatures hitting 34-36ºC in Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. AEMET has issued a yellow warning for both islands. Expect calima in the east and a moderate north wind.
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The Canary Islands is bracing for a heatwave starting this Sunday, 5 July, with temperatures set to soar and wildfire risks increasing. The regional government has urged extreme caution and shared vital safety tips to protect lives and property.
Canary Islands heatwave: alerts issued as temperatures soar Read More »
A groundbreaking study commissioned by the César Manrique Foundation reveals a deep divide between energy planners and those affected on Lanzarote. It warns against a neo-extractivist model and calls for public participation and public ownership of renewables.
Lanzarote at a crossroads: study calls for energy rethink Read More »
The Canary Islands welcomed 6.77 million foreign tourists between January and May 2026, virtually identical to the record-breaking figures from the same period in 2025. Visitor spending also remained stable, reaching 10.3 billion euros.
Canary Islands tourism holds steady with 6.77 million visitors Read More »
