Prosecutor charges six officials over pollution at Playa Jardín in Tenerife
Six officials face charges over the pollution of Playa Jardín in Tenerife, where faecal contamination forced the beach’s year-long closure.
Tourism
Rural tourism in the Canary Islands demands action against vacation rentals on rural land
Rural tourism in the Canary Islands warns that uncontrolled vacation rentals on rustic land threaten its survival and heritage.
Sanctions ahead: Tenerife cracks down on crowds at Teide viewpoints
The Island Council of Tenerife warns of fines for overcrowding at Teide viewpoints.
Ryanair expects no flight disruptions despite handling staff strike
Ryanair says flights will not be disrupted by the Azul Handling strike, though unions accuse the company of undermining workers’ rights.
Gran Hotel Taoro prepares to reopen after landmark restoration by leading Canary Islands architects
Gran Hotel Taoro will reopen on 15 September after a major restoration led by award-winning Canary Islands architects.
Over 500 Tenerife airport staff strike over unpaid wages and labour abuses, hitting peak summer travel
Workers at Tenerife South and North airports accuse Menzies of wage arrears, excessive workloads, and broken agreements.
Workers at Tenerife South Airport announce August strike over labour disputes
Ground staff at Tenerife South Airport will strike on several days in August over alleged repeated breaches of labour agreements.
Canary Islands register record tourist numbers in June, marking a historic milestone for the sector
The islands welcomed a record 1,078,407 international visitors this month and closed the first half of the year with 7.8 million, representing an increase of 4%.
Foreigner faces fine of up to €200,000 for flying drone during Canarian festival without authorisation
A foreign tourist faces a fine for flying a drone illegally during a crowded festival in Tenerife.
New rules for holiday lets in Spain: Neighbours can block tourist rentals in their building
New rules in Spain give neighbours the power to approve or veto holiday rentals in their building.