Spain, Canary Islands

A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
Spain's Canary Islands received record 46,843 migrants in 2024: ministry
A record 46,843 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly deadly Atlantic route, the second consecutive year of unprecedented arrival numbers, official data showed on Thursday.
Migrant situation in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘unsustainable,’ says president
After a record-breaking year of migrant arrivals, the president of Spain’s Canary Islands called the situation on the islands “unsustainable” on Monday.
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
MADRID (AP) — More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
Record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024
A report by NGO Caminando Fronteras said last month that at least 10,457 migrants had died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea from January 1 to December 5 2024, a 50 per cent increase from 2023 and the highest toll since the organisation began keeping records in 2007.
Canary Islands warning as Gran Canaria brings in new tax for British tourists
A warning has been issued to British tourists as Gran Canaria brings in a new tax for visitors. Mogan town council approved ...
Private Jet Blocking Tenerife Runway Causes Significant Delays And Diversions
A Transavia Airbus A321 from Amsterdam was diverted to the nearby island of Fuerteventura, where it landed at El Matorral ...
Diver spots ‘large’-eyed sea creature lurking in cave — and discovers new species
During his dives and other survey efforts, Wittmann found dozens of shrimp with “large” eyes. He took a closer look at the ...
Canary Islands 'looking for different type of tourist' travellers warned
The Canary Islands government is looking for "quality over quantity" when it comes to tourists, after a year rife with ...
UK tourists in Canary Islands warned of ‘severe’ weather as it declares state of pre-alert
UK holidaymakers in the Canary Islands have been warned of stormy weather conditions as the government declares a state of ...
Incredible island is 23C in January and dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe'
As an added bonus, Madeira shares the UK's timezone, ensuring you won't waste precious days off battling jet lag. Madeira, ...