Passenger numbers at the Canary Islands’ state-run ports fell by 4.5% in June compared with the same month last year. Cruise passenger traffic in Santa Cruz de Tenerife halved, although the port of La Luz and Las Palmas saw a significant increase.
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The Guardia Civil will deploy nearly 300 officers across the Canary Islands on Wednesday 12 August for the solar eclipse. Tenerife will see the largest operation, with special measures for El Teide National Park. Here is the full security plan and advice for visitors.
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Summer conditions continue across the Canary Islands on Tuesday with pleasant temperatures. Expect variable cloud cover in the north, a moderate trade wind, and highs of up to 34°C in the south of Gran Canaria. Stable weather lasts until midweek.
Tuesday: Summer heat and stable weather on the Islands Read More »
The solar eclipse on 12 August will briefly turn day into night across parts of Spain. We explain whether flights will be cancelled, how the event affects pilots, and what passengers need to know.
Can you fly during a solar eclipse? Read More »
The Canary Islands government will lift the heat alert on Monday 10 August after days of high temperatures. However, a pre-alert for wildfire risk remains in force across the archipelago, with prevention measures still recommended.
Heat alert ends in Canary Islands but fire risk remains Read More »
Monday kicks off the week with a drop in temperatures across the archipelago. While the north coasts stay cloudy, the rest of the Islands will enjoy plenty of sun without the calima. Expect a strong trade wind, especially in acceleration zones.
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More than half of the Canary Islands’ chicken and beef imports come from Brazil, but an EU ban on the South American country’s meat from 3 September threatens supply. Industry leaders warn of price increases and shortages as importers scramble to find alternative markets.
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Spain has reinstated temporary border controls on air and sea connections from Italy, extending checks to more airports including those in the Canary Islands. The measure, in force until 7 September, targets migrant flows on the central Mediterranean route.
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Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions dominate the forecast this Sunday. The calima in the upper atmosphere continues to fade. Expect local clouds in the north, but sunshine elsewhere, with gusts up to 80km/h in exposed areas.
Sunday: cooler air, strong trade winds, calima fades Read More »
The Canary Islands will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August, the first visible from the archipelago in at least twenty years. Forecasters say skies will be mostly clear, with the best viewing conditions expected in southern areas.
Solar eclipse in Canaries: Clear skies expected for 12 August Read More »
