A long-running dispute over who should monitor the Canary Islands’ volcanoes has flared up again. The region, the only part of Spain with a risk of eruption, wants control of the new National Vulcanology Centre, challenging the current setup run from Madrid.
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A heatwave settles over the Canary Islands this weekend. Saturday sees thermometers climb above 30°C in parts of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Sunday could push 34°C. Expect calima and mostly clear skies.
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The Canary Islands government has declared a pre-alert for high temperatures from Sunday 5 July, with thermometers expected to reach 38°C in parts of Gran Canaria. The heatwave, caused by a mass of hot air from Africa, is set to last several days and may bring a light calima to eastern islands.
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Netflix has once again chosen the Canary Islands as the main setting for one of its most promising series. Oasis, the new thriller released on 19 June, features numerous locations across Tenerife, from a luxury resort to dramatic cliffs and black-sand beaches.
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The Canary Islands government has issued an extreme UV radiation warning for 29 municipalities, with the risk expected to last until July 6. Health officials urge the public to avoid sun exposure entirely and stress the importance of year-round sun protection in the archipelago, the region of Spain with the highest UV levels.
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The Canary Islands are preparing for a shift in the weather as a low-pressure system moves in, bringing a gradual drop in temperatures and reducing the calima dust. While coastal areas will see relief, inland and southern slopes will continue to experience high heat, with authorities advising caution.
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The heatwave is over. Temperatures drop slightly on Thursday, calima clears out, and the wind weakens during the afternoon. Mostly clear skies in the south, with low clouds in the north of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and the eastern islands.
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The price of housing in the Canary Islands continues to climb, with new-build properties rising 12% and second-hand homes up 10.6% in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (Istac). The figures show the archipelago is experiencing a sharper price increase than the national average for new homes. Find out how each region compares.
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The Canary Islands attracted a record €329 million in foreign investment in 2025, double the previous year’s figure. Hotel transactions and tourism-related activity drove the surge, with the archipelago accounting for 24% of all Spanish hotel investment. The first quarter of 2026 also saw strong figures, though distorted by the Baleària-Armas shipping deal.
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A welcome drop in temperatures begins Wednesday across the Canary Islands, though the heat isn’t gone yet. The calima will clear out, winds will ease, and the Atlantic will settle down. Here’s the full island-by-island breakdown.
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