Tour giant TUI expects bright summer despite higher prices
60% of the summer programme has been sold so far.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Gathering of "Canarias se agota"
The group 'Canarias se agotta' has organised a rally at the gates of Congress to demand a tourist moratorium in the archipelago and the suspension of the hotel facilities 'Cuna del Alma' and 'La Tejita', with the support of groups such as Sumar and Podemos.
Islands plan tighter short term rental rules with police backup
Locals, hotels angered by spread of holiday home listings.
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."
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.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Canaries protests - Mallorca next?
The president of the Canaries says that things have to change. But how?
Andrew Ede26/04/2024 10:00