The Top Winter Sun Offers for the Canary Islands

Depart from Dublin, Cork, or Belfast and escape the winter blues Dreaming of some winter sun to cure your winter blues? With an average temperature of 22 degrees and 8 hours sunshine a day, the Canary Islands is the perfect destination to soak up some rays this winter season! With seven islands and dozens of…

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Agaete Coffee: A Unique Flavour from the Canary Islands

In the Agaete Valley, 50 families have been producing the world’s northernmost coffee for more than 200 years. Located 150 metres above sea level, next to the Tamadaba Natural Park, Gran Canaria’s Biosphere Reserve, the Agaete Valley produces 5,000 kilos of coffee each year in an area of fertile volcanic soil, 45.5 square kilometres wide….

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La Palma Update: Lava emissions increase but flow fronts not advancing and no new parts affected

Ground deformation in Jedey has now reversed, with deflation observed at other stations Meteorological conditions positive for flights and airport operations in next 48 hours The new lava generated yesterday evening by the increased emissions south of the eruption source is moving westwards along volcanic tubes and channels, as well as on older flows. It…

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Top Tipples of the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are not just renowned for their perennial sunshine, endless beaches and dramatically volcanic landscape, it is also famed for its sumptuous cocktails and wines.   To savour the full essence of The Canary Islands, sampling some of the finest cocktails and wines is a must! So, why not leave the beer at…

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Canary Islands announce €5 million in grants to restore air connectivity to the archipelago

Canary Islands Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Yaiza Castilla, highlights the need for a system that compensates for the archipelago’s disadvantages in attracting air traffic and that helps increase access for national and international visitors.   The Canary Islands Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Yaiza Castilla, has officially announced €5 million in subsidies…

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Volcano emergency operation to continue ‘with same intensity’ as long as eruption lasts

‘Stay indoors’ order remains in force for Tazacorte districts near the coast. Air quality remains good, but precautions are still required when handling ash. The Canarian Minister responsible for the region’s Volcano Emergencies Plan (PEVOLCA), Julio Pérez, has stated that the current operation to ensure the safety of the population of La Palma will continue…

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Preventative Evacuations Commence in La Palma

After a meeting today, Sunday 19th of September, authorities in La Palma, Canary Islands, commenced a preventative evacuation for at-risk population in the light of evidence that seismic activity has reached its highest level since the swarm began on the island of La Palma earlier this week. This precautionary evacuation is in place for residents…

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The Canary Islands: Where Olympic Champions Train

The world’s best athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games. The archipelago offers the ideal training conditions for professionals and their technical staff. In addition to their Olympic golds, Primož Roglič, Sifan Hassan, Sandra Sánchez, Adam Peatty, Anders Mol and Christian Sørum have something in common: the Canary Islands. These athletes…

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Top Sunsets to Fall in Love with this Autumn

The Canary Islands is a protected natural space. Spread over stunning mountains and beautiful coastlines, the archipelago is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, eleven nature parks, four national parks, and seven biosphere reserves, five of which are coast-to-coast reserves which encompass an entire island. Each island boasts their own special features; from the…

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