The Canary Islands airports recorded 26.8 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a 0.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Gran Canaria led with nearly 7.9 million passengers, while La Palma saw the strongest growth at 4.1%. June figures also showed a slight decline of 0.9% year-on-year.
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Tuesday brings stable, rain-free weather across the Canary Islands. Expect mostly clear skies, light breezes, and a calm Atlantic. Temperatures are on the rise, with 34°C forecast for the weekend.
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Three seismic movements were registered in the Canary Islands over the past few hours, two off the coast of Fuerteventura and one on the island of El Hierro. The earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 2.0 to 3.2, are a common occurrence in the volcanically active archipelago.
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The week begins with stable weather and no major surprises. Monday brings a mix of morning clouds giving way to sun, pleasant daytime temperatures, and a light to moderate northeast breeze. The Atlantic remains mostly calm with a slight chop.
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The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a pioneering law to legally recognise tourist municipalities, ensuring they receive adequate funding for services used by far more people than their official resident populations. The legislation creates two categories of tourist municipality and sets clear criteria for designation, bringing an end to decades of debate.
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The week wraps up with mostly clear skies, though localised afternoon clouds may develop over southern Tenerife and La Palma with no rainfall. Temperatures are pleasant, dipping slightly in the eastern islands, and a light to moderate north-northeast wind prevails.
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A brilliant green and white fireball lit up the skies over the Canary Islands on Friday evening, spotted by both the Gran Telescopio Canarias and concertgoers at a Sting performance. Scientists from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias are now analysing the bolide’s trajectory and composition using advanced detection systems.
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The Canary Islands are now the fourth most tourism-pressured region in Europe, with holiday let bookings nearly double those of other Spanish regions. Tenerife has seen a 132.9% rise in tourist accommodation nights since 2018, intensifying the debate over housing access and sustainability.
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Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies and some light rain, especially across the northern slopes of the higher islands. Temperatures continue to drop, with coastal highs ranging from 22–29ºC. Expect a light to moderate northerly wind and a slightly choppy ocean.
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The Canary Islands Government has taken a new step in strengthening ties with Turkey. President Fernando Clavijo met with Turkey’s ambassador to Spain to consolidate cooperation and explore new avenues in business, tourism, and air connectivity. The meeting included representatives from Turkish Airlines and focused on positioning the archipelago as a link between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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