Over the past two days, over 550 migrants have landed on Spain's Canary Islands via sea, with Spanish maritime rescue services confirming the grim discovery of at least one deceased person onboard. The Canary Islands,

Spain's marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days.

Mogán, located in Gran Canaria, will bring in an innovative tourist tax, marking the first time such a measure has been proposed in the country.

One Canary Island boasts a subtropical climate, with high temperatures and less rainfall than other islands in the group - making it the perfect destination for winter sun-seekers in February.

Mogan, situated in Gran Canaria, has taken an unprecedented step by declaring plans for a novel tourist tax - the first of its kind in Spain at a municipal level.

Gran Canaria is the third-largest of the Canary Islands and boasts high temperatures of 22C in February, making it the ideal destination to escape the cold British winter

The safety of British tourists is at 'serious' risk due to a sudden surge in illegal tours, according to The Professional Association of Tourist Guides (APIT) in Lanzarote

British tourists in the Canary Islands have been warned to be vigilant as a yellow alert has been given for the area. Spanish weather agency Aemet have asked holidaymakers and residents on the popular islands to 'exercise caution' as they issued yellow weather alerts for wind and high waves, beginning Tuesday, January 21.

Spain’s Canary Islands video game industry got a major shot in the arm this week as local developer Quantum Box Games, a studio based in Gran Canaria, secured a significant Japanese investment.

A new bill would ban the sale or distribution of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental impacts and inhumane treatment of the sea creature.

Only when EES has fully bedded in for six months will the next step, Etias (the electronic system for travel information and authorisation), take effect – requiring UK visitors to the EU and wider Schengen area to pay €7 (£6) and register online in advance. Pop that in your calendar for some time in 2026.

Canary Islands, Spain - The Directorate General of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has called for caution to the population during the coming days and avoid unnecessary risks in view of the forecast of rains and storms that will affect the entire archipelago from this early morning due to the Garoé squall.