Canary Islands Travel Guide - Spain (2024)

'Canarias, 1500 km de Costa', the Association for the Prevention of Water Accidents in Aquatic Environment, reported that 24 people lost their lives due to drowning in the islands between January and May, five fewer compared to the same period last year.

A report from Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), dated yesterday, details a serious incident that happened on March 4th, on a flight that departed from Bristol to the Canary Islands.

In May 2024, the cruise season in Puerto del Rosario ended. A total of 125 stops were made by the different cruise ships at the capital's port.

According to authorities, two people sustained steam-related burns on Thursday at Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote. The incident occurred around 12:58 p.m., according to the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center (CECOES).

The Government of the Canary Islands has activated the Civil Protection Territorial Emergency Plan (Plateca) in Lanzarote on Monday tonight, declaring an alert situation due to the fire at the Zonzamas environmental complex. All available firefighting resources on the island have been mobilized.

A woman has died after falling from a high altitude in the Roque Nublo area, Tejeda municipality, on the island of Gran Canaria, as reported by the Emergency and Security Coordination Center of 112 of the Canary Islands.

Antigua City Council announced they will organize a Summer Market in Caleta de Fuste.

As one of the Canary Islands, La Gomera is also home to several nudist beaches and it is actually quite a popular destination for naturists looking to visit the archipelago.

The Canary Islands are a nudist-friendly destination with many naturist beaches across the archipelago.

A 58-year-old man has died after being crushed by an asphalt machine while working on the runway at Gran Canaria Airport, as confirmed by the Guardia Civil.

Aena plans to extend the operating hours at the airports of Tenerife North-Ciudad de La Laguna, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and La Palma.

The Canary Islands are considered a nudist-friendly destination, as they have numerous beaches and resorts that cater to naturists.

Just like the rest of Spain, Lanzarote has a liberal approach to nudity and there are many designated nudist beaches on the island, as well as in the Canary Islands archipelago as a whole.

A diver died this Tuesday while diving in Puerto del Carmen on the island of Lanzarote. Health personnel have confirmed that the individual remained in cardiorespiratory arrest, and despite continued advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts, they were unsuccessful.

The Tías City Council congratulates the property, management team and workers of the Bakour Lanzarote Splash hotel, former Puerto Carmen Apartments, located on Juan Carlos I street, for the recent comprehensive renovation after an investment of about 8 million euros.

On Monday, a helicopter from the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) rescued a 65-year-old hiker who sustained moderate leg trauma after falling in La Laguna municipality, Tenerife.

On September 8th, 2024 a new edition of BAIFO Extreme, the most spectacular and longest obstacle course Fuerteventura will take place in Tindaya.

The Mogán City Council, after requesting the corresponding authorization, has installed a 700-meter swimming lane that connects the beaches of Anfi del Mar and Patalavaca.

A Ryanair flight that took off this Sunday from Tenerife South-Reina Sofía Airport bound for Edinburgh declared an emergency on board shortly after takeoff.

ALDI has reached 13 supermarkets in the Canary Islands with the opening of its first store in Los Realejos, Tenerife.