Countdown in Tenerife: a complex international operation to evacuate the hantavirus-affected cruise ship
Passengers will be transferred under strict isolation measures in a tightly coordinated operation from ship to aircraft.
President of the Canary Islands insists on strict protocol: no disembarkation from the MV Hondius without evacuation aircraft in place
Passengers will be transferred directly from ship to aircraft under a tightly coordinated operation to minimise any time spent on land.
Neither Madrid nor Barcelona: the Canary Islands lead hotel revenue in Spain
The archipelago has emerged as Spain’s top-performing tourism market at the start of 2026, outperforming the country’s traditional urban and coastal heavyweights across every key indicator of hotel profitability.
Hantavirus crisis: uncertainty grows over the evacuation plan for Spaniards aboard the MV Hondius
Uncertainty over evacuation measures and quarantine rules is fuelling tension around the MV Hondius arrival in Tenerife.
Tenerife records its lowest number of Blue Flags in seven years
The island’s decline contrasts with a broader rise in recognised beaches across the Canary Islands.
AEMET warns of possible afternoon showers in Tenerife and La Palma despite stable weather across the Canary Islands
Light rain may develop inland in Tenerife and La Palma this afternoon, while the rest of the Canary Islands remain largely stable with mild temperatures.
AEMET warns of a shift in weather conditions with possible rain in the Canary Islands
Cloud cover will increase across the Canary Islands early this week, with a chance of light rain mainly in Tenerife’s mountain areas while temperatures remain stable.
Weather in the Canary Islands: AEMET warns of continued heat and rising temperatures in higher areas
Temperatures will rise in mid-altitude and mountainous areas while the Canary Islands maintain generally stable weather conditions.
Weather update: AEMET confirms rain across the Canary Islands during the May bank holiday
Cloud cover will increase during the central hours of the day, with a slight chance of light showers, particularly in eastern and inland areas.
The dry dock boosting Tenerife’s maritime future
The arrival of the ‘Hidramar Ultra 22000’ bolsters the port’s industrial capacity and opens up new employment opportunities on the island of Tenerife.