Foreign tourist arrivals to the Canary Islands continue to surge despite geopolitical instability, with a 2.8% increase in the first quarter of 2026. The archipelago is on course for a third consecutive record year, potentially exceeding 16 million international visitors for the first time.
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The Canary Islands Government is launching a project using American vine rootstocks to combat the spread of phylloxera. Trials on a farm in Tenerife aim to identify the best rootstocks for grafting traditional varieties, offering a potential solution if the insect spreads further. The initiative also seeks to improve vineyard yields in the face of water scarcity and deteriorating plant material.
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The trade winds return on Wednesday as high clouds clear from west to east. Expect sunny spells, pleasant highs above 25°C in the south, and a slightly choppy Atlantic off northern coasts.
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Canarian journalist Miguel Moreno has spoken for the first time since his release from Venezuela’s El Rodeo maximum security prison. He describes being seized in international waters, held as a political hostage, and now left in a legal and psychological limbo by European governments, including Spain’s.
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Tuesday brings a blanket of high cloud and the return of the trade winds. Temperatures remain stable between 20-25ºC on the coast. Winds blow fresh from the north, with moderate north-easterlies in the east, and an Atlantic swell of up to 2m on northern and western coasts.
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Canarias tiene el flow kicks off its first edition at Sala La Riviera in Madrid on Thursday 14 May with artists including La Pantera, Juseph, Don Patricio, Sara Socas, Ale Acosta, Daniela Garsal and Los Blody.The festival showcases the best of Canarian urban music, from trap and reggaeton to electronic and folk-infused sounds.
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Up to 105,000 jobs could be lost in the Canary Islands over the next ten years due to artificial intelligence, according to a major new report by Funcas. While AI will also create new roles, the net effect across Spain will be negative, with up to 2.3 million jobs potentially disappearing. The study warns that programmers, customer service workers and sales agents are among the most vulnerable.
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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) predicts partly cloudy skies turning overcast in the north and east by Monday afternoon, with a chance of light and scattered rain in the more mountainous islands. Maximum temperatures are set to rise slightly, with generally light winds and some strong gusts possible in Tenerife’s central peaks.
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After a mostly clear start, Monday brings variable cloud cover to the Canary Islands, especially in northern and eastern areas where a few weak, scattered drops are possible. Winds remain light, though strong gusts are expected on Tenerife’s peaks, and a northwest ocean swell could reach 2 metres.
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Hotels in the Canary Islands are enjoying record profitability, with revenue figures that rival major European capitals. We examine why the sector is outperforming the rest of Spain and competing with global tourism icons.
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