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Hundreds of sunbeds are covered in anti-tourist graffiti in co-ordinated protest on Tenerife beaches as locals continue their campaign against holidaymakers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hundreds of sunbeds are covered in anti-tourist graffiti in co-ordinated protest on Tenerife beaches as locals continue their campaign against holidaymakers

Daily Mail  

Vandals have covered hundreds of sunbeds on two popular Tenerife beaches in anti-tourist graffiti as part of a continued campaign against holidaymakers. Over 230 sunbeds lying on Las Vistas beach and El Camisón, both on the south of the island, were vandalised in the early hours on Thursday morning, local media reported. Local officials said they were appalled by the …

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Spain's leader begins West Africa tour in Mauritania to tackle irregular migration to Canary Islands
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain's leader begins West Africa tour in Mauritania to tackle irregular migration to Canary Islands

Hindustan Times  

BARCELONA, Spain — Spain's prime minister embarked on a three-day tour of West Africa on Tuesday as the European nation struggled to contain the number of people making the dangerous Atlantic voyage by boat to the Canary Islands. Spain's leader begins West Africa tour in Mauritania to tackle irregular migration to Canary Islands The Spanish archipelago — located close to …

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Spain PM heads to W.Africa as migrant arrivals surge
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Spain PM heads to W.Africa as migrant arrivals surge

Hindustan Times  

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez heads on a three-day visit to West Africa on Tuesday, as his left-wing government grapples with a major upsurge in migrant arrivals, notably in the Canary Islands. Spain PM heads to W.Africa as migrant arrivals surge Nearly every day, Spain's coastguard rescues a boat carrying dozens of African migrants towards the islands which are located …

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The real Atlantis? Scientists discover lost islands that sank off the coast of the Canary Islands millions of years ago - and claim they could have been the inspiration for the famous legend
4 months, 1 week ago

The real Atlantis? Scientists discover lost islands that sank off the coast of the Canary Islands millions of years ago - and claim they could have been the inspiration for the famous legend

Daily Mail  

Atlantis is the world's most famous fictional island, invented by Greek philosopher Plato 2,300 years ago. The underwater islands, located east of Lanzarote, may have provided inspiration for the myth of Atlantis, the experts say According to a statement, the islands were located east of Lanzarote which is one of the seven main Canary Islands that are located just off …

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Sunken mountain discovered off Canary Islands coast could be origin of Atlantis legend
4 months, 1 week ago

Sunken mountain discovered off Canary Islands coast could be origin of Atlantis legend

The Independent  

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Desperate hunt for Jay Slater: Brit, 19, goes missing in Tenerife after calling friends from remote mountain range saying he was lost and needed water following three-day rave festival - as his mother
6 months ago

Desperate hunt for Jay Slater: Brit, 19, goes missing in Tenerife after calling friends from remote mountain range saying he was lost and needed water following three-day rave festival - as his mother

Daily Mail  

The mother of a British teenager who went missing after getting lost in a Tenerife national park yesterday said she is 'beside herself with worry' in her first comments since touching down in the Canary Islands today. Jay Slater, from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, travelled to the Canary Islands for this past weekend's 'New Rave Generation' music festival with pal Lucy …

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Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US
1 year, 5 months ago

Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US

Al Jazeera  

Residents across the globe grapple with scorching temperatures, deadly wildfires and health warnings. Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday as firefighters battled blazes in parts of Greece and the Canary Islands while authorities from California to China warned of the health dangers brought by searing temperatures, urging people to drink water and shelter from the sun. The …

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5 incredible cruises for those seeking sun, sea and culture
2 years, 4 months ago

5 incredible cruises for those seeking sun, sea and culture

The Independent  

8-Day Mediterranean: Gibraltar and the Canary Islands to Granada from Lisbon 21 Nov 2022 Experience diverse landscapes and connect with a variety of cultures on this exciting Mediterranean adventure Ancient architecture, endless landscapes and idyllic beaches make the Mediterranean an excellent holiday destination for those seeking more than just sun and sea, and you’ll see the best of it on …

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Eruptions from La Palma volcano seen from space: Lava flow slows down after destroying property worth $102 million
3 years, 3 months ago

Eruptions from La Palma volcano seen from space: Lava flow slows down after destroying property worth $102 million

India Today  

The La Palma volcano on the Spanish Canary Island continues to erupt for the fifth day straight as jets of red hot lava shoot into the sky. Since erupting on Sunday, lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano has destroyed at least 150 houses and forced thousands of people to flee, mostly in Los Llanos de Aridane and nearby El Paso. …

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Canary Islands volcano spewing over 60 lakh kg sulfur dioxide in air per day
3 years, 3 months ago

Canary Islands volcano spewing over 60 lakh kg sulfur dioxide in air per day

India Today  

As the seismic swarms intensified on the Spanish Canary Island, the volcano in the Cumbre Vieja National Park erupted on Sunday shooting lava into the air and streaming in rivers towards houses in two villages. The lava was moving in two streams through a mostly unpopulated area, the Canary Islands government chief told SER radio. Itahiza Dominguez, head of seismology …

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Spain quarantine: Can I cancel my holiday and will my travel insurance cover me?
4 years, 4 months ago

Spain quarantine: Can I cancel my holiday and will my travel insurance cover me?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In addition, the Foreign Office says Spain poses “an unacceptably high risk for British travellers,” and now advises against all …

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