https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/canary islands/ Canary Islands News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:22:11+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/la-palma-united-in-brand-new-tourism-strategy-safeguarding-holidaymakers-an/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/la-palma-united-in-brand-new-tourism-strategy-safeguarding-holidaymakers-an/ La Palma, one of the least visited Canary Islands, ushers into the new year with a new tourism strategy designed not just to attract visitors, but to offer a comprehensive vision to improve life on the island, preserve natural wealth and share Palmerian authenticity with the world. This winning formula is also echoed in a new motto, “A new journey begins”, both for visitors and locals. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:10:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerifes-top-music-festivals-not-to-miss-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerifes-top-music-festivals-not-to-miss-this-summer/ Tenerife, the largest and most diverse of Spain’s Canary Islands, has lined up an exciting calendar of diverse music concerts that visitors should not miss this summer. From Ed Sheeran to reggaeton and bachata, visitors to the island these warm months will have the opportunity to dance the night away with the best music and with the island’s magical sunsets as backdrop. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:59:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-to-do-in-unveils-the-ultimate-guide-to-fuerteventura-the-hawaii-of-eur/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-to-do-in-unveils-the-ultimate-guide-to-fuerteventura-the-hawaii-of-eur/ What To Do In, a pioneering travel company known for its in-depth and insider guides to the world’s most captivating destinations, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new featured section on its website dedicated exclusively to Fuerteventura, often celebrated as the Hawaii of Europe. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:49:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-introduces-winter-2024-25-canary-islands-itinerary-with-msc-ope/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-introduces-winter-2024-25-canary-islands-itinerary-with-msc-ope/ MSC Cruises has unveiled its plans to deploy the MSC Opera to the Canary Islands for the winter 2024-25 season, with bookings now available. The ship will embark on 7-night voyages featuring six ports of call, starting from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and concluding back in Tenerife. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:36:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-tenerife-carnival-chooses-its-2024-queen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-tenerife-carnival-chooses-its-2024-queen/ The Tenerife Carnival now has its 2024 queen. Corina Mrazek González was crowned as the Tenerife Carnival Queen thanks to her visual costume, “El Mundo” (The World), in a thrilling gala in Santa Cruz, the island’s capital, attended by over 4,700 guests. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:33:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turn-it-on-the-upcoming-edition-of-the-tenerife-carnival-will-pay-tribute-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turn-it-on-the-upcoming-edition-of-the-tenerife-carnival-will-pay-tribute-t/ The Tenerife Carnival, considered one most spectacular and colourful events in the world, will pay tribute to the TV (“la televisión”) in its upcoming edition. Taking place from now until 18 February, visitors can expect and unforgettable experience filled with music, dance and unparalleled festivities. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:17:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-2024-in-the-canary-islands-a-whirlwind-fiesta-across-the-archipela/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-2024-in-the-canary-islands-a-whirlwind-fiesta-across-the-archipela/ Ladies and gentlemen, boys, and girls, brace yourselves for a whirlwind fiesta like no other! It’s time to dust off your sequined costumes, don your feathered masks, and pack your dancing shoes because Carnival 2024 in the Canary Islands is here to whisk you away on a vibrant journey across this enchanting archipelago. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:26:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-one-of-europes-most-intense-meteor-showers-from-the-canary-islan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-one-of-europes-most-intense-meteor-showers-from-the-canary-islan/ The Canary Islands offer vibrant skies and untouched landscape akin to a movie. With four UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves, the archipelago is considered one of the best places on the planet to witness celestial events given its distinction for possessing the clearest skies in Europe. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:22:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-canary-islands-a-benchmark-destination-for-lgbtq-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-canary-islands-a-benchmark-destination-for-lgbtq-tourists/ Canary Islands Tourism launches “A Climate of Pride” campaign across five European markets, aimed at LGBTQ+ travellers to reinforce its positioning as an LGBTQ+ friendly destination. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:14:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-the-canary-islands-double-the-delight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-the-canary-islands-double-the-delight/ Embark on an action-packed adventure by pairing Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Tenerife, a haven for active tourism, offers diverse activities from hiking along the Teide volcano to exploring underwater wonders like the Cathedral dive site. Fuerteventura, with its flat terrain and stunning beaches, complements Tenerife’s dynamism. Catch short internal flights or ferry rides between these two islands and ensure your holiday is a thrill from start to finish. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-resort-flight-check-in-service-available-in-the-canaries-for-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-resort-flight-check-in-service-available-in-the-canaries-for-s/ Jet2holidays has announced that its exclusive Resort Flight Check-in® service is available in the Canary Islands for Summer 24, just weeks after the market-leading service was extended into next summer in Cyprus too! Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:47:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-announces-the-opening-of-radisson-blu-resort-lanzarote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-announces-the-opening-of-radisson-blu-resort-lanzarote/ Located in Costa Teguise and offering vast views of the Atlantic Ocean, Radisson Blu Resort, Lanzarote has opened its doors. The resort is the first Radisson Hotel Group property to arrive on the island, and the third in the Canary Islands, joining two Radisson Blu resorts in Gran Canaria. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:52:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portaventura-world-and-sony-pictures-entertainment-announce-worlds-first-un/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portaventura-world-and-sony-pictures-entertainment-announce-worlds-first-un/ PortAventura World and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today, Uncharted, the world’s first dark ride roller coaster based on the box office hit film, will open in mid-2023 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:58:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-new-european-summer-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-new-european-summer-flights/ The 26 weekly frequencies will include destinations across Greece, the Canary Islands and Turkey to popular holiday hot spots including Corfu, Kos, Paphos, Rhodes, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Bodrum. Wed, 12 May 2021 07:17:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcdo-updates-travel-advice-for-limited-number-of-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcdo-updates-travel-advice-for-limited-number-of-destinations/ The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel. Wed, 05 May 2021 08:47:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-to-close-borders-to-tourists-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-to-close-borders-to-tourists-tomorrow/ Tenerife will close its borders to international travellers from tomorrow as the country battles an uptick in Covid-19 cases. The shutdown will last for 15 days. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:49:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-removed-from-travel-safe-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-removed-from-travel-safe-list/ Also today, Saudi Arabia and Botswana have been added to the travel corridor list following in-depth analysis of the coronavirus epidemic in these countries. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:41:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-added-to-uk-quarantine-free-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-added-to-uk-quarantine-free-list/ In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:52:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-archipelagos-strike-tourism-deal-with-central-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-archipelagos-strike-tourism-deal-with-central-government/ The Spanish government has reached an agreement with the regional governments of the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands on a protocol to establish travel corridors with European countries. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-fariones-to-debut-in-lanzarote-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-fariones-to-debut-in-lanzarote-in-september/ The property has undergone a significant refurbishment under the privately-owned PY Hotels & Resorts family – owners of the Princesa Yaiza resort. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:01:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-hotel-in-lockdown-following-coronavirus-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-hotel-in-lockdown-following-coronavirus-fears/ Guests at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace Hotel in Tenerife have been locked down after a visiting Italian doctor tested positive for coronavirus. Hundreds of guests at the Canary Islands property were initially told to stay in their rooms as medical tests were carried out. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:18:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-flights-hit-by-sandstorm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-flights-hit-by-sandstorm/ Tourists travelling to and from the Canary Islands have seen flights disrupted by a huge sandstorm. Airport operator Aena cancelled, suspended or diverted all flights to and from the islands on Sunday, citing low visibility. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-secrets-resorts-in-europe-opening-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-secrets-resorts-in-europe-opening-next-month/ AMResorts it will bring the second Secrets Resorts & Spas-branded property to Europe with Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:14:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-hideaway-corales-resort-to-open-in-tenerife-this-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-hideaway-corales-resort-to-open-in-tenerife-this-december/ Barceló Hotel Group has confirmed it will launch the Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, its first Royal Hideaway Hotel in Tenerife, this December. The five star property is located on the southern end of Tenerife island and is divided into two distinct areas with one designed exclusively for adults and the other to cater for the entire family. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:34:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-tourism-corporation-reveals-upsurge-in-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tenerife-tourism-corporation-reveals-upsurge-in-visitors/ Official figures released by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation show that the largest of the Canary Islands welcomed a total of 2,049,093 visitors from the UK last year – a 16.1 per cent upsurge compared to 2015 – and the highest number ever recorded. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:35:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-winter-sun-routes-out-of-uk-to-the-canary-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-winter-sun-routes-out-of-uk-to-the-canary-islands/ Norwegian has announced further expansion in the UK with three new routes set to launch from Edinburgh and Birmingham airports to the Canary Islands this winter. In total, Norwegian is adding almost 100,000 seats between the destinations. Fri, 15 May 2015 09:11:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starmus-festival-headed-for-canary-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starmus-festival-headed-for-canary-islands/ The second edition of the Starmus Festival is set to be one of the most significant scientific events of 2014. After revealing its final programme, both the event and the Canary Islands are confirmed as the location for one of the world’s largest and most important gatherings of astrophysicists. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:32:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reasons-to-go-to-the-canary-islands-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reasons-to-go-to-the-canary-islands-in-2013/ On the same latitude as Florida and just 60 miles away from the coast of Africa, it is not hard to see why there is so much sun blazing down, so consistently, across these stunning islands. Even in January - temperatures stay between 15 and 18 degrees C, perfect for those wishing to get away from it all on winter sun holidays. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-surge-in-popularity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canary-islands-surge-in-popularity/ Leading online travel agent On the Beach has revealed that holidays to the Canary Islands are becoming increasingly popular with their customers Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-tourists-struck-down-by-virus-in-canary-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-tourists-struck-down-by-virus-in-canary-islands/ As many as two hundred British holidaymakers have been taken ill at a hotel in the Canary Islands, following a suspected outbreak of the norovirus. The Barcelo Santiago Hotel – a four star property on the island of Tenerife – has seen internet forums deluged with complaints following the outbreak, which has seen several patrons hospitalised. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:14:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fires-rage-across-canary-island/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fires-rage-across-canary-island/ The fires, which started on Friday night, have yet to impact on cruise calls Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:24:15 +0000