The Spanish Senate will debate a crucial motion to address the severe housing crisis in the Canary Islands. The plan calls for a state-led programme to build 44,000 new affordable homes and regulate external demand. Read on for the key details of this ambitious proposal.
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Hotels in the Canary Islands have reported their most profitable February on record, with revenue per available room reaching €138.70. However, the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East has thrown all future predictions for the vital tourism sector into disarray. Read the full analysis of the sector’s strong start and the challenges ahead.
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New data reveals a slight increase in hotel stays across the Canary Islands for February, breaking a run of negative figures. The growth was fuelled by a rise in international visitors, while the average room rate also saw an increase. The archipelago led Spain in hotel occupancy for the month.
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The University of La Laguna is set to launch the Canary Islands’ first-ever degree in Aerospace Engineering next academic year. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for specialised talent driven by new satellite projects and scientific investments in the archipelago. Read on to discover how this new programme aims to retain local talent and fuel the region’s burgeoning space industry.
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Unsettled conditions persist across the Canary Islands this Monday, with cloudy skies and scattered showers. Some downpours could be locally heavy, particularly in southern and western areas, with a chance of thunderstorms. Cool temperatures are expected.
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Storm Therese has left a trail of unusual scenes across the Canary Islands, from the overflowing Agaete ravine in Gran Canaria to damage in the iconic Maspalomas dunes. A yellow warning for heavy rain, storms, and hail remains in place for Monday. Read the full forecast and impact report.
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The Canary Islands property market is moving at breakneck speed, with 40% of homes selling within a month. Buyers describe a “nightmare” scenario of intense competition, often finding their dream home snapped up before they can make a second viewing. Discover the strategies buyers and agents are using in this frenzied market.
Canary Islands Property Sells in Days as Buyers Face Frenzied Market Read More »
Storm Therese brings a day of instability to the Canaries. Expect heavy showers, particularly on western and southern slopes, with strong winds and a rough Atlantic. The low pressure system will begin to ease in the coming days.
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The Canary Islands Government has reopened a vital funding stream for municipalities to update their urban development plans, with €2.3 million activated for 2026. This support aims to unblock land, plan public facilities, and address the archipelago’s housing emergency. Read the full article for a breakdown of the funding and which municipalities have benefited most.
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International sustainability experts gathered in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, for a major roundtable on ocean policies and the blue economy. The event highlighted the critical role of island territories like the Canaries in pioneering marine protection and sustainable economic models linked to the sea. Read the full report on the key discussions and future collaborations.
Canary Islands Host Key Summit on Ocean Protection and Blue Economy Read More »
