Canary Islands Headlines

A bus has plunged into a ravine on the GM‑2 road in San Sebastián de La Gomera, leaving one person dead and fourteen injured, three of them seriously. Precipitación de una guagua por un barranco en la carretera GM-2, San Sebastián de #LaGomera ➡️Actuando en la zona un dispositivo integrado por #SUC, #GES, @guardiacivil, #ProtecciónCivil y Medio Ambiente @CabildoLaGomera pic.twitter.com/N8cVO2NpSQ — 112 Canarias (@112canarias) April 10, 2026 The accident occurred […]

In the Canary Islands, authorities have suspended in‑person classes across the western islands and on La Graciosa due to severe weather conditions. Strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas have created risks for travel and school access, prompting the precautionary closure. Emergency services remain on alert as the storm system continues to move across the archipelago.

An investigation has been launched after the bodies of a couple were found in their home in Gran Canaria. The bodies of a woman, approximately sixty years old, and a man, in his fifties, were discovered in a property in El Zardo. Initial investigations suggest a case of domestic violence, with indications that the man may have killed the woman before taking his own life. No previous complaints were reported, […]

Two people have been left injured after a head-on collision on the TF-5 motorway in Tenerife. 📢PRECAUCIÓN📢Retenciones por la colisión entre un coche y una motocicleta en la TF-5 en sentido norte a la altura del Campus de Guajara➡️Al lugar acuden una ambulancia del #SUC y @guardiacivil 📷@carreterasTF pic.twitter.com/971BsUZIn7— 112 Canarias (@112canarias) June 6, 2025 It happened on Tuesday in San Juan de la Rambla. A 70-year-old man and 66-year-old […]

Heavy rain in Lanzarote this weekend flooded homes and turned roads into rivers of mud. The Canarian Government’s Emergency Service ended the flooding emergency yesterday morning after over three hundred incidents were reported in Arrecife and Costa Teguise. TravelON Worlds David Gainford was at the scene: Measures are now underway to clear the roads of mud and ensure public safety. Enrique Espinosa, manager of the Consortium of Security and Emergencies […]

Budget airline Ryanair says it has launched a private criminal prosecution against a disruptive passenger who caused a disturbance onboard a flight from Lanzarote to Santander in January. The passenger on flight FR2001 caused a forty minute delay after they tried to occupy a seat that was not assigned to them, after causing a disturbance in the cabin. The man was removed by Guardia Civil after they became verbally abusive […]

A mother and her nineteen year old son, who were kidnapped from their home in El Salobre, Gran Canaria, have been rescued and are safe. Police sources confirm that their release resulted from significant pressure from authorities, however they have not confirmed if a ransom was paid. Investigations into the incident, which occurred last Wednesday, continue, with a focus on possible connections to drug trafficking.

The family of thirty-three-year-old Gary Shearer, who disappeared on holiday in Lanzarote two years ago, are to return to the island as the search continues regarding his case. Gary disappeared shortly after arriving in the Canary Islands for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2023. His family are due to meet with Guardia Civil in an effort to reopen the investigation. His last known whereabouts were being seen unconscious in a […]

Two Spanish beaches have made the list on Tripadvisor’s twenty twenty five Best of the Best Beaches in the world. Playa de Muro Beach in Majorca came in 8th place, whilst Playa de Maspalomas in Gran Canaria was placed 12th. Elafonissi Beach in Greece was crowned as the top beach worldwide. The rankings reflect feedback from travellers, showcasing stunning sand and clear waters, perfect for relaxation and sports. Photo by […]