Aemet predicts variable weather and light rain in the Canary Islands on 14 November
Moving clouds and possible light, scattered rain will occur in the Canary Islands on Saturday, 14 November.
Stable weather and temperatures of 22-27°C in the Canary Islands on 14 November
Stable weather with mixed conditions is expected in the Canary Islands on Saturday 14 November. Coastal areas will have many hours of sunshine and temperatures between 22 and 27°C.
200 euro fine for missing spare wheel or repair kit
The DGT reminds drivers to carry a spare wheel or repair kit in the boot before the weekend of 14.11.
AEMET warns of light rain and wind in the Canary Islands
Light scattered rain and cloud cover are expected in the Canary Islands on Saturday 14.11. Winds will be light with stronger gusts in the afternoon.
International Kite Festival in Corralejo lasts all weekend
The 39th International Kite Festival on Fuerteventura began on 14.11. at Grandes Playas in Corralejo. Over 230 participants from around the world are taking part in the event.
Hospitales Universitarios San Roque reaches European Private Hospital Awards finals
The Canary Islands hospital group is one of three finalists in the Excellence in Professional Development category at the European Private Hospitals Awards 2026.
ImPulso training days for entrepreneurs in Puerto del Rosario
ImPulso training days take place at the Centro Insular de Juventud in Puerto del Rosario on 13 and 14 November. The event is for local entrepreneurs and business owners.
V Copa Gold Passion wheelchair padel tournament in Costa Calma from 13-15 November
The Padel Tenis Center in Costa Calma is hosting an international wheelchair padel tournament with pairs from 5 countries.
Diabetes prevention campaign in the Canary Islands
The Consejería de Sanidad has launched a campaign for World Diabetes Day. The campaign promotes healthy habits and early disease detection.
High flu rates in many municipalities on the Canary Islands
Canarias health services reported high rates of respiratory infections, especially flu. The municipalities of Agulo, Artenara, and Betancuria are the least affected.
Waste management recycling course registrations in Puerto del Rosario open until 20 December
The Ayuntamiento in Puerto del Rosario is opening registrations for waste management courses. Completing the training allows for discounts on waste collection fees.
1.2 million euro investment in lighting and roads in Los Sitios
The Ayuntamiento in San Bartolomé de Tirajana will spend 1.2 million euro on infrastructure modernisation in Los Sitios. The funds will be used to repair public lighting and pave a rural road.
Montse García and Marco del Castillo concert in Antigua on Saturday 14 November
Ayuntamiento de Antigua is organising a concert as part of the Antigua Suena project at the Biblioteca del Portón de Antigua. This performance starts a series of musical events running until early December.
Cabildo de Fuerteventura to present community resources guide on 18 November
Cabildo de Fuerteventura will present a community resources guide on 18 November at 09:00 in the Salón de Plenos. The tool aims to facilitate cooperation between residents, associations, and the administration in six municipalities on the island.
Medical strike participation in the Canary Islands reached 4.96% on Friday 13.11
The Consejería de Sanidad reported that 4.96% of medical personnel went on strike on Friday 13.11. The highest percentage occurred on Gran Canaria.
Canary Islands record highest flu cases in Spain
The Canary Islands have the highest number of flu infections in Spain. The number of new cases remains stable.
Second kindergarten recruitment process in the Canary Islands
Gobierno de Canarias has opened a second extraordinary process for kindergarten placements for the 2026-2027 cycle. Parents can submit applications electronically or in person at selected facilities.
Canary Islands inflation rose to 4.5% in October
The IPC index in the Canary Islands rose by 4.5% year-on-year in October. The main cause of the increase is an 11% rise in transport prices.
Corralejo Kite Festival continues until 15 November
The International Kite Festival takes place at Grandes Playas in Corralejo on Fuerteventura from 9-15 November. Over 200 people from different countries participate in the event.
Guardia Civil dismantles weapons smuggling group in Canary Islands
The Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal group supplying weapons and ammunition to drug organisations in the Canary Islands. Four people were arrested during operation "Terminales".
Joint management of eight Canary Islands airports from 2027
The Canary Islands government and the central government signed an agreement to create a joint management body for eight main airports.
Light rain and temperatures up to 26 degrees in the Canary Islands on Saturday 14 November
Variable clouds and possible light, scattered rain will occur in the Canary Islands on Saturday 14 November. Maximum temperatures in coastal capitals will range from 23 to 26 degrees.
Ryanair reduces checked baggage drop-off time from 10 November
Ryanair is reducing the deadline for checked baggage drop-off to 60 minutes before the scheduled flight. This change applies from 10 November.
Canary Islands doctors extend strike until December
Public health doctors are extending a strike that began on 16 October. The current protest deadline was set for 24 November.
Opening of Elba Corralejo Resort & Spa on Fuerteventura
The Elba Corralejo Resort & Spa hotel in Corralejo opened after 2 years of construction. The facility has 478 rooms and 24 pools.
Tuineje introduces 5% tax discounts and increases payment deferral limits
The Ayuntamiento in Tuineje has approved local tax discounts and new payment deferral rules. These changes affect the IBI tax, the vehicle tax, and waste collection fees.
Edelweiss to launch 4 weekly flights from Zurich to Fuerteventura in 2027/28 season
Edelweiss will provide 4 direct weekly flights between Zurich and Fuerteventura during the winter 2027/28 season. The Patronato Insular de Turismo held a meeting in Zurich with airline representatives and 6 hotel chains.
Fuerteventura and Edelweiss organise event in Zurich
The Fuerteventura tourism board and Edelweiss airline are organising an industry event in Zurich. The goal is to strengthen the island's presence in the Swiss market.
Flight capacity to Canary Islands to decrease by 455 320 in summer 2027
Tourism organisations warn of a reduction in flight capacity to the Canary Islands by 455 320 seats in the summer 2027 season. This represents a 3.4% annual decrease.
Storm Charles causes strong winds and incidents in the Canary Islands
Storm Charles causes strong winds, rainfall, and power supply problems across all islands.
Opel and Tinkervan launch Zafira Life camper
Opel and Tinkervan have introduced a camper version of the Zafira Life. The vehicle is less than 5 metres long and offers up to 8 seats.
Caleta Garden owners report lack of fire extinguishers
Owners of the Caleta Garden complex in Caleta de Fuste report two fires in one week and a lack of functional fire extinguishers.
Canary Islands inflation rose by 1% in October
The consumer price index in the Canary Islands rose by 1% in October. This represents a 4.5% increase on an annual basis. Transport prices saw the largest increase at 11% annually.
Cabildo de Fuerteventura rejects 10 quad and buggy company applications
The Cabildo de Fuerteventura Government Council rejected 10 out of 11 appeals from companies regarding commercial vehicle movement in natural areas.
Lowest fuel prices in Gran Canaria and Lanzarote on Friday 13.11
The cheapest petrol 95 and diesel are in Arrecife on Lanzarote. The lowest price for petrol 98 is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Agüimes.
Hospital General de Fuerteventura studies exercise benefits for dialysis patients
A medical team at Hospital General de Fuerteventura is researching the benefits of physical activity during hemodialysis sessions. The first phase of the project showed improvements in nutritional status and muscle mass among participants.
Storm Charles leaves Canary Islands after heavy rain and wind
Storm Charles is no longer affecting the Canary Islands after several days of heavy rainfall and wind. The storm is moving towards the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar.
Negotiations begin for new social and health sector agreement in the Canary Islands
The Gobierno de Canarias, trade unions, and employers are opening a social dialogue table to improve working conditions for approximately 20,000 social and health sector workers. The goal is to create local collective agreements that meet specific island needs better than current national regulations.
