Hilton Opens New Properties in Tenerife Hilton has relaunched two of its tourist establishments in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, named the Royal Sunset Beach Club and Sunset Harbour Club. The apartments have been refurbished following Hilton’s acquisition of Diamond Resorts. The reopening ceremony, featuring a ribbon-cutting, was held on Wednesday to mark this new phase for […]

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Gaza Student Starts New Chapter in Spain A student from Gaza has arrived at the University of La Laguna in Tenerife to continue his studies in Spain. He landed on a direct flight from Amman, Jordan, and will be staying at the university for the next academic year. Currently, he is residing in the home […]

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Canary Islands’ New Tourism Law Sparks Controversy On Monday, July 27, the Canary Islands Official Bulletin published the new Tourism Municipalities Law, approved by the regional parliament on July 8, 2026. The Drago Canarias National Secretariat, the key political directive body in the region, scrutinised the law, deeming it a missed opportunity to reform the […]

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The Arona Town Hall has appealed to the Administrative Court in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to exclude a legal report it commissioned from the University of La Laguna regarding the urban status of Cho-Parque de la Reina. The report concluded that the urbanisation was “tacitly received,” a finding that supports the claims of 30 residents […]

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The Adeje Town Council has launched a support initiative for those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, providing an initial contribution of €25,000 and setting up a donation account for local citizens and organisations. The measure, approved by the municipal plenary, aims to ensure ongoing assistance following the immediate emergency phase. Municipal […]

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Tenerife Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Network The Tenerife Island Council has approved the establishment of a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network, comprising 71 charging points across various towns. This network can simultaneously charge up to 143 vehicles. Of these, 37 charging points have been directly installed by the Island Council, while 34 are part of […]

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Commitment to Boosting Fishing Infrastructure in La Laguna Fernando Clavijo has reaffirmed his commitment to improving infrastructure that supports artisanal fishing in La Laguna. During a recent visit, he was joined by local fishing leaders, including David Lorenzo, the head of the fishing guild, and Esteban Reyes, the director of fishing for the Canary Islands. […]

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From Thursday, 30 July, a dynamic access control system will be implemented for the villages of Masca, Los Carrizales, and El Palmar within the Teno Rural Park due to fire risks. The initiative, announced by the island’s councillor for Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security, and Emergencies, Blanca Pérez, will also affect other settlements in the protected […]

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Spain and European Investment Bank Launch €1 Billion Telescope Funding Plan The Spanish government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have unveiled a financial framework that could mobilise up to €1 billion for the construction of the Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in La Palma. This project aims to […]

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‘Islands and Strings’ to Conclude Cultural Programme of II International Campus in La Laguna The Teatro Leal in La Laguna will end its 2025-2026 season on Thursday, 30 July, at 8:00 PM with a recital titled ‘Islands and Strings’. This event, featuring Benito Cabrera and musicians from the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra, will showcase the […]

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