Spain Tenerife locals 'concerned but calm' as hantavirus-hit cruise ship approaches Residents in southern Tenerife say it is “business as usual” despite concerns over a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Officials report no symptomatic cases on board, while tourism activity and bookings remain largely unaffected. 07/05/2026
Spain Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment. 23/12/2025
Spain Powerful wave kills four at popular seawater pool in Spain's Tenerife The pool at Isla Cangrejo, on Tenerife's Los Gigantes coast, is popular with foreign tourists, according to local media. 08/12/2025
Spain Spanish police arrest two Camorra crime mob fugitives wanted by Italy Spanish police arrested two fugitives linked to the notorious Neapolitan organised crime group in Tenerife and Almería, wanted in Italy for serious crimes including extortion and homicide. 28/11/2025
No Comment Powerful waves turn deadly in Tenerife as authorities warn of dangerous sea conditions Strong waves hit Spain’s Tenerife island, killing three people and injuring 15 as emergency teams warn of worsening sea conditions 10/11/2025
Spain Three dead and over 15 injured in Tenerife due to bad sea conditions A tragic Saturday in Tenerife left three people dead and at least 15 injured as exceptionally high waves gripped the Canary archipelago. Officials are reporting waves that can reach as high as four metres. 09/11/2025
Travel News Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures. 07/10/2025
Travel News Canary Islands to stage mass anti-tourism protests this weekend Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability. 16/05/2025
Travel News Canary Islands plan new protests amid soaring visitor numbers On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park. 07/05/2025
Travel News Strikes expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption. 16/04/2025
Travel News Tourists slammed for damaging Spain’s highest peak The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife. 15/04/2025
Travel News Hundreds of sunbeds graffitied in Tenerife in tourism protest Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing. 10/12/2024
World News EU to allocate €14 million to help Canary Islands host migrants The funds will come from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of a joint operation launched with Frontex. 18/09/2024
Europe News Body found during search for missing British teenager in Tenerife Spanish police claim to have found human remains on the largest island in the Canaries during their search for the missing 19-year-old, according to local media. 15/07/2024
Climate Sand storms are getting worse: UN dedicates next decade to action Today is the first ever International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms. 12/07/2024
Travel News Water pistols and strikes: What’s behind Europe’s tourism backlash? Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents. 08/07/2024