New figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute confirm the Canary Islands ended its peak tourist season with another month of rising hotel prices. In April 2026, the average daily rate reached 151 euros, the second highest in Spain, while occupancy stood at 68.7 per cent, the highest nationwide.
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The Canary Islands government has demanded a greater role in airport management, criticising the Spanish government for its political weakness. It is seeking details on state agreements with the Basque Country and Catalonia, while also pressing for progress on coastal transfers and oversight of the islands’ economic and tax regime.
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Tuesday’s forecast brings calima and a notable temperature rise across the Canary Islands, especially in the eastern islands and Tenerife. Inland Fuerteventura and Lanzarote could see highs above 34ºC, while Gran Canaria’s southern and western slopes also bake. A light to moderate northwest wind keeps the ocean calm.
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A Jet2 pilot suffered a heart attack mid-flight at over 30,000 feet, forcing an emergency landing in Portugal. The Tenerife to Birmingham flight was diverted to Porto with 220 people on board. A replacement pilot was flown in from Manchester to complete the journey.
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Rain is set to return to parts of the Canary Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday, though only briefly, before skies clear up for the weekend. Heat warnings remain in place for Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, where temperatures could exceed 34°C.
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A colony of Asian hornets has been discovered in a tree in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, prompting the release of a seven-month-old guide for coordinated action. The invasive species poses a severe threat to the archipelago’s fragile ecosystems, including over 140 species of wild bees. Experts are calling for a multidisciplinary response based on experience from other affected regions.
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The Canary Islands are bracing for another day of intense heat and calima on Monday, with temperatures set to reach 34°C or higher in many areas. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura could see local highs of up to 37°C. Skies will remain mostly clear with a dusty haze lingering across the archipelago.
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The ninth edition of the Romería Canaria in Madrid surpassed all forecasts with 2,000 pilgrims taking part. The event featured honours for musician Pedro Guerra and Tirma president Virgilio Correa, along with a vibrant parade and traditional food. It has become one of the most important gatherings for the Canarian community outside the archipelago.
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The Canary Islands Government is organising a two-day conference on high-enthalpy geothermal energy in La Palma on 28 and 29 May. International experts from Iceland and the Azores will share their experience in harnessing the resource, which the Government says has enormous potential for the archipelago.
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Quality over quantity is the new mantra for the Canary Islands’ tourism model, and the latest figures show why. The archipelago has leapfrogged Catalonia to become Spain’s top region for tourist spending on non-essential items such as clothing and perfume.
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