Daytime Highs Summer has well-and-truly arrived in the Canaries in June, and you can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s (Celsius) around the coasts. Lanzarote, on average, sees slightly higher temperatures than the more western islands at this … Continued
Daytime High Temperatures Temperatures begin to heat up in the Canary Islands in May, and although the average daily highs in coastal areas are between 23 and 25°C, some areas will likely see some 30°C days. Puerto del Carmen in … Continued
April if very much springtime in the Canaries, with the likelihood of rain diminishing, and the temperatures beginning to go up after the winter months. However, there is still a chance of mixed weather – especially towards the beginning of … Continued
The weather can be somewhat unpredictable in the Canary Islands in March: some years can be sunny and dry, while others can see a week or two of unsettled weather. There isn’t huge variation between the south of Tenerife, the … Continued
February is very much a winter month in the Canaries, and as such you can expect some mixed weather during the month. Daily highs are typically in the very low 20s (Celsius) and nightly lows in the mid-teens. Where you … Continued
So what’s the weather really like in the Canaries in January? Although the Canary Islands are a very popular winter sun destination for Northern Europeans, it’s important to temper expectations when it comes to the weather in January. The islands … Continued
Couriers still charging Customs Fees Despite the €150 exemption from customs duties introduced by the Canarian Government earlier this year, some shipping companies are continuing to charge customs’ clearance fees. Consumers have complained that Seur, Nacex, Correos Express, MRV and … Continued
Smoking British Cargo Ship off Gran Canaria A British-registered cargo ship, the MV Cheshire, containing 40,000 tonnes of an ammonium nitrate-based fertilizer had to be abandoned by its crew, when its cargo began to decompose, producing a huge column of … Continued
Fiesta Shutdown Early Authorities in Arguineguín were forced to shut down a festival three hours earlier than planned when underage drinkers turned the event into a ‘mess’. The Festival del Agua Arguin H2O had attracted a large number of youngsters … Continued
New Inter-island Residents’ Subsidy An increased travel subsidy for inter-island flights and ferries came into effect on Thursday the 29th of June. The subsidy now offers Canary Islands’ residents a whopping 75% discount on inter-island travel. Ferry and Flight Operators … Continued
75% Discount for Residents? The Canary Islands Government has reached an agreement with the Partido Popular (currently governing Spain in minority), to increase the subvention on inter-island flights and ferries from 50% to 75% for Canary Island Residents. If the … Continued
Armas Ferry crashes into pier at Las Palmas The Naviera Armas ferry, “Volcán de Tamasite”, crashed spectacularly into a pier in Las Palmas on the 21st of April following an electrical fault shortly after departing for Tenerife. The crew attempted … Continued