Policía Nacional mobile unit in Teguise on 14 December
Policía Nacional will exchange and issue DNI and passports in Teguise on Monday 14 December.
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.
Ministry of Consumption orders removal of 8000 illegal rental listings
The Ministry of Consumption has ordered two large tourist rental platforms to remove over 8000 listings. These listings do not comply with regulations because they lack required identifiers.
New regulations protect against evictions in the Canary Islands until 2030
The government approved a decree protecting families at risk of homelessness from eviction until 31 December 2030. The regulations also include rules for seasonal rentals and rooms.
Arrecife resident sues developer over apartment sale
Diego González Sáez sued developers in Arrecife for refusing to hand over a purchased apartment. The man paid a deposit in January 2024 for a property in the Argana district.
Cajasiete joins Hipoteca Joven programme in Canary Islands
Bank Cajasiete has joined the Hipoteca Joven-Mi Primera Vivienda programme. This programme offers public guarantees for purchasing a first home.
Protest in Arrecife against high housing prices
A protest against high housing prices and tourism pressure took place in Arrecife on Lanzarote on Wednesday 11 November. Between 2300 and 5000 people attended the event.
Rental property investment return period in Canary Islands is 18 years
A June 2026 Fotocasa Research report states that the return on investment for rental apartments in Spain takes an average of 17.7 years. This period may be longer in the Canary Islands depending on the municipality.
Ban on wild camping for tourism on the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands government published Decree 170/2026. This decree bans all forms of wild camping for tourism. The rules start on 9 February.
Report identifies supply shortage and migration as main causes of housing price increases
A report from the Universidad Las Hespérides states that housing prices in the Canary Islands rose by 50% between 2018 and 2025. Urban planning restrictions and mass migration are the primary causes rather than holiday rentals.
Housing shortage affects teachers in the Canary Islands
A housing crisis is causing teachers to refuse positions on other islands or in expensive areas.
Deadline for holiday home documentation in Canary Islands extended to 2027
The Gobierno de Canarias has extended the deadline for submitting fire safety and technical certificates for existing holiday homes to 31 December 2027.
Public Wi-Fi safety rules on Lanzarote
Public Wi-Fi networks at the airport, cafes, and coworking spaces on Lanzarote can be unsafe.
New apartment prices in Lanzarote increased in 2026
Prices per square metre for new properties in Teguise and Arrecife rose compared to autumn 2025. Arrecife recorded the highest prices.
Wage increases and housing difficulties in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands will hold the first general strike since 2012 on Wednesday 11.11. Research shows rising wages alongside increasing rental costs.