Islands plan tighter short term rental rules with police backup
Locals, hotels angered by spread of holiday home listings.
Wildfire in Tenerife national park prompts village evacuations
In a few hours, the fire has spread to over 300 hectares and there are many secondary fires.
Turkey giving Mallorca a bit of stuffing this summer
“The destinations to watch out for are Turkey and Egypt."
Migrants stowed away on the rudder of a ship for 11 days
"Ship arrived in Canary Islands..."
In the eye of the storm: flights cancelled, schools closed
Heavy rainfall flooded streets, and some were blocked by fallen trees.
One dead, 16 migrants missing off Spain's Canary islands
Emergency services rescued and transported about 41 people from a semi-sunken dinghy.
More than 300 migrants rescued off Spain's Canary islands
The islands off the coast of West Africa have become the main destination for migrants trying to reach Spain.
Lava pours out of volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands
Take a closer look by watching the video.
Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.
Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.
Earthquakes ease on Spain's La Palma as volcano alert remains
Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.
Tourists on the Fuerteventura beach
Tourists on the Fuerteventura beach.
Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism
The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.
Viewpoint
Now it’s the Canaries
The call in the Canaries is once more for “clear and specific measures”, such as testing travellers at origin and on arrival.
Health
Spain's Canary Islands curb smoking amid COVID-19 worries
Smoking will be banned when people cannot maintain a 2-metre (6.5-foot) distance between each other on the islands, which are popular with tourists.
Tourism
Spain's Canaries to cover all COVID-related costs for tourists
The move will take effect this week.
Crime
Spanish police clean up Canary Islands waste-smuggling ring
Spanish police on Monday said they had broken up a criminal organization that illegally shipped 2,500 tonnes of toxic waste.
Travel
Spain to trial coronavirus tracing app on holiday island
The Bluetooth technology will start in late June.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
The great "unlearning": Mallorca's tourism of the future
"Coexistence between residents and tourists, it's a crucial strategy for the future of tourism in Mallorca."
Andrew Ede06/04/2024 12:23