2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (436+ words) Foreign entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in the Canary Islands economy, accounting for more than 43% of the growth in self-employed workers recorded across the archipelago over the past four years. Figures released by the Unión de Profesionales y…...

5+ day, 57+ min ago   (454+ words) A winery in Lajares has been recognised for helping diversify Fuerteventura's tourism industry by combining local wine production, sustainability, rural landscapes and visitor experiences. It has won one of the Canary Islands' leading tourism awards after being recognised for offering…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (719+ words) The week of uncertain weather is continuing in the Canary Islands, following calima, strong winds, some rain, and storm warnings yesterday, Tenerife and Gran Canaria are now being placed on alert for forest fires as an intense spell of heat…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (453+ words) A 55-year-old lifeguard has been praised for his quick response and physical fitness after rescuing four members of a British family who got into serious difficulty in the sea at Grandes Playas de Corralejo. They were saved from drowning following…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (946+ words) Tourism has always been one of the biggest pillars of the Canary Islands' economy. Year-round mild weather, beaches, volcanic landscapes, and distinctive local culture mean millions of visitors keep coming back year after year. But how people plan, experience, and…...

2+ week, 9+ min ago   (386+ words) Authorities in Gran Canaria have stepped up surveillance of the Maspalomas Dunes after continued problems with tourists and residents entering restricted areas of the protected nature reserve, particularly at sunrise and sunset. The Cabildo has introduced a combination of increased…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (297+ words) Visitors to Puerto del Rosario can now use a new network of smart information points to discover more about the history, heritage and traditions of Fuerteventura’s capital and surrounding areas. The Canary Islands Government has invested more than €38,000 in the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) The Guardia Civil are investigating the death of a 61-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a ravine in Gran Canaria, amid suspicions that she may have been murdered. According to information released about the investigation, the woman was found…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (252+ words) A man arrested for attempting to start a wildfire in a forest area of Tenerife has been remanded in custody, after being tracked down by the Guardia Civil less than an hour after the fire was reported. The incident occurred…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (728+ words) Canarian Weekly Why so many British visitors to the Canaries now pay for everything by phone, gaming included Walk through a bar in Playa de las Américas or Puerto del Carmen and count how many British visitors reach for a…...