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Brit holiday islands battered by decade-worst storm as 70mph winds and torrential rain hit Tenerife and La Palma

Gusts of up to 70mph have been felt in the Canary Islands and the bad weather is expected to continue

Evening Standard

State of emergency declared at popular British holiday destination ahead of Easter holidays

Tenerife has declared an emergency as Storm Therese bears down on the island, threatening to unleash torrential rain and 60mph winds just as the Easter holiday period approaches. The Island Emergency Plan was activated from 3pm, with authorities anticipating over 11 inches of rain in some areas. This has led…

The Independent UK

Norway's king is being discharged from a Spanish hospital after treatment for a skin infection

King Harald V of Norway is being discharged from a hospital in Spain’s Canary Islands after treatment for a skin infection that prompted his admission earlier this week

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Norway’s King Harald admitted to a hospital on Spanish island

Norway's royal palace says King Harald has been admitted to a hospital in Spain’s Canary Islands during a winter vacation there

The Independent UK

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain by sea in 2025, NGO says

This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU.

Euronews

'We will not give up until we reach the summit' - Tenerife remains determined to host Vuelta a España in future with a Mount Teide finish on the cards

A deal for the Canary Islands to host the race was cancelled after concerns about the attendance of Israel-Premier Tech

Cycling News

Long-awaited Vuelta a España return to Canary Islands in 2026 cancelled due to alleged lack of clarity over Israel team

Usual finale in Madrid likely to be replaced by final stage in southern Spain

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Tenerife introduces new eco-tax as Canary Islands report record tourist numbers

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

Euronews

British girl dies after incident at hotel pool in Canary Islands

Francesca Mae Blease, 11, was found unresponsive in the pool

The Independent UK

Retire in the Canary Islands for Beaches and Natural Beauty

Retirees enjoy Spain's Canary Islands, where life can be as hectic or chilled as you like. The one constant will be almost year-round mild weather.

Kiplinger

Stunning cloud vortices swirl off 6 different Atlantic islands — Earth from space

A 2015 satellite photo captured a series of stunning "von Kármán vortices" swirling off Madeira and the Canary Islands. The giant swirls are collectively one of the best examples of this meteorological phenomenon ever seen.

LiveScience

10 places you can book now with Tui’s late deals - starting from just £200

From Greece and Portugal, to Florida and the Canary Islands, we’ve rounded up the best last minute deals to take advantage of

The Independent UK

From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes

A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling networks on the West African coast have become

The Independent UK

Wildfire warnings issued in the Canary Islands as millions prepare to holiday there

Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations.

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The Independent UK

A migrant boat capsizes upon arrival at Spain's Canary Islands and 7 people die

Spanish emergency services say four women and three girls have died when a small boat carrying migrants capsized while arriving at Spain’s Canary Islands

The Guardian - UK

Four women and three girls die as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Rescue service said movement of estimated 150 people onboard caused boat to tip as it approached port

The Independent UK

Women and children killed after migrant boat capsizes in Canary Islands

Spanish rescuers and Red Cross members were involved in extracting people from the water

The Independent UK

Thousands protest mass tourism in European holiday hotspots

More than one million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month

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Euronews

‘Inequality and infinite growth’: Canary Islands anti-tourism protests reignite amid record arrivals

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

LiveScience

'River of fire' unleashes toxic gases as eruption destroys town in La Palma — Earth from space

A 2021 satellite image shows destructive lava flows burning through a residential area in the Canary Islands as molten rock spilled into the sea and unleashed surprising levels of volcanic gas.

Euronews

Canary Islands are experiencing ‘record-breaking’ tourist numbers despite resident protests

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.

The Independent UK

The best MSC Cruises ships and sailings for 2026

MSC Cruises is family-friendly and easy on the wallet – here are some of the best ships and sailings from the Italian brand

Euronews

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Latest advice after Storm Olivier sweeps through Canary Islands

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Flooding hits Canary Islands after heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier

The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife

Radio France Internationale

Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canaries

The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Islands.

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