Canary Islands hotels welcomed 1,058,995 visitors in July 2026, a 5% increase on last year, despite a slowing tourism market. While Spanish guests are shortening their stays, international demand is driving overall growth.
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A mostly settled Saturday across the Canary Islands. Expect clouds and a few light drops on northern slopes, clearing by midday. The Atlantic remains calm with waves around 1–1.5m, and daytime highs stay pleasant.
Saturday: clouds, light showers and a calm Atlantic Read More »
The Canary Islands welcomed more than 1.05 million visitors in July, a 5% increase on the same month last year. Overnight stays reached almost 6.8 million, with occupancy levels above 80% in the south of Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
Canary Islands tourism tops one million visitors again in July Read More »
Friday brings clouds and a chance of light drizzle to northern slopes, while southern coasts stay sunny with highs near 30ºC. The Atlantic remains rough with swells of 1-2m.
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Spain has reintroduced temporary border controls on arrivals from Italy following the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Figures show 37 passengers have been affected at Canary Islands airports since the measure began on 8 August.
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Thursday brings a stable, anticyclonic day with the trade winds. Expect low clouds on northern coasts, sunny skies elsewhere, and warm temperatures peaking at 32-33°C in Gran Canaria.
Thursday: stable summer weather across the Islands Read More »
The Canary Islands deputy finance chief Gabriel Megías has been accused of failing to declare his positions on the boards of two companies, including a hotel chain. The PSOE has demanded immediate explanations from the PP-led regional government over a potential conflict of interest.
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New research from tour operator Soltour reveals that Spanish travellers are increasingly drawn to Albania, Montenegro, Madeira and the Algarve in search of local culture and nature. However, established favourites such as the Caribbean, the Balearics and the Canary Islands continue to dominate demand this summer.
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The Canary Islands government has reached a landmark agreement with hotel companies to settle one of the longest-running legal disputes between the public and private sectors in the islands’ recent history. The deal halves the original €1bn claims, saving the regional treasury around €500m.
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A mix of sun and clouds across the Canary Islands this Wednesday, with the warmest weather in Gran Canaria. Expect a calm Atlantic with a metre-high swell, though caution is advised on southern beaches. Island-by-island forecast inside.
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