Spain, Canary Islands

A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
Spain's Canary Islands received record 46,843 migrants in 2024: ministry
A record 46,843 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly deadly Atlantic route, the second consecutive year of unprecedented arrival numbers, official data showed on Thursday.
Migrant situation in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘unsustainable,’ says president
After a record-breaking year of migrant arrivals, the president of Spain’s Canary Islands called the situation on the islands “unsustainable” on Monday.
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
MADRID (AP) — More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday.
First illegal migrants arrive in Canary Islands in 2025 with two deaths confirmed
Spanish Maritime Rescue services confirmed on Thursday that a total of 366 illegal migrants arrived in Spain on the first day of 2025, with 268 of those reaching the Spanish-controlled Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
Canary Islands warning as Gran Canaria brings in new tax for British tourists
A warning has been issued to British tourists as Gran Canaria brings in a new tax for visitors. Mogan town council approved ...
Diver spots ‘large’-eyed sea creature lurking in cave — and discovers new species
During his dives and other survey efforts, Wittmann found dozens of shrimp with “large” eyes. He took a closer look at the ...
Brit tourists travelling to Canary Islands for winter sun warned of huge change
The destination is Spain's first municipality to go ahead with charging tourists a tax for staying in any type of holiday ...
Brits urged to avoid ‘collapsing’ Majorca and Canary Islands
The popular tourist destinations are struggling "under the burden of their own prominence" and are at risk of being "destroyed," it's been claimed.
Manchester Evening News5d
UK tourists warned as Canary Islands announces plans for ‘five year’ ban on holiday rentals
The Canary Islands could launch a five year ban on holiday rentals if a new bill is passed by parliament. But the Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association has slammed the move. In a meeting ...
Christmas Day weather warning for Canary Islands over 'severe phenomenon'
The Canary Islands are having a severe case of a weather phenomenon called calima where visibility is likely to be reduced ...
Private Jet Blocking Tenerife Runway Causes Significant Delays And Diversions
A Transavia Airbus A321 from Amsterdam was diverted to the nearby island of Fuerteventura, where it landed at El Matorral ...