Only 15% of passport control machines operational at Tenerife South Airport amid long delays
Malfunctioning equipment and staff shortages have once again exposed weaknesses in border control operations during peak arrival periods.
Tourism
The South marks 40 years as Tenerife’s leading tourist destination
The south of Tenerife is marking four decades as the island’s undisputed tourism powerhouse, a position it assumed in 1986 after overtaking Puerto de la Cruz, which had dominated the archipelago’s holiday maps throughout the 1960s and 1970s. What began as a gradual shift in visitor preferences has since become a defining feature of Tenerife’s
Two tourists risk their lives on Tenerife’s notorious “death trap” — all for a photograph
The incident has reignited concerns over the dangers of thrill-seeking at a site with a long and tragic history.
The Canary Islands welcome 16 million international tourists in 2025, consolidating growth despite signs of saturation
The figures underline another year of strong international demand for the archipelago, even as concerns grow over capacity, sustainability and the social impact of tourism.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve trigger a surge in air traffic across the Canary Islands
Holiday travel demand is pushing Canary Islands airports to handle one of their busiest flight seasons in years.
Puerto de la Cruz undergoes the largest hotel renovation in its history
Private investment of nearly €100 million is transforming several historic hotels in Puerto de la Cruz and raising the city’s tourism standards.
Tenerife South Airport introduces new EU passport-control system
Tenerife South Airport has begun using the new EU automated passport-control system to reduce queues.
Canary Islands hit record number of foreign tourists in August
The islands surpassed 1.2 million international visitors in a single month for the first time, and over 10 million in the year-to-date — both unprecedented milestones.
Climbing Mount Teide will cost tourists €25, while Tenerife residents visit for free
As of January 1, 2026, an eco-tax will regulate access to the Mount Teide summit, with differentiated fees for visitors and strict daily capacity limits.
Airbnb removes 10,000 irregular short-term rentals in the Canary Islands
Registered listings on the platform have grown by more than 45% since January 1, following a collaboration agreement with the regional government.