A tourist tax proposed by a community in the Canary Islands was blocked by a judge just one day after being introduced.

From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct character. Here are the best Greek islands to visit. There’s a Greek ...

Gary Shearer vanished hours after arriving for a holiday in Lanzarote on 16 March 2023. Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

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Gran Canaria's airport has reopened after flash flooding meant planes were unable to take off and land. Torrential downpours across the island caused widespread disruption - with dramatic footage ...

Gran Canaria - one of Spain's most popular Canary Islands for British tourists - has been hit by severe flooding, as cars have been swept into the sea by torrential rain on the holiday island.

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Heavy rain and flooding have hit the third-largest island in the Canaries, Gran Canaria, covering streets with mud, sweeping away cars and closing beaches. By Tuesday evening, there were no longer any ...

POPULAR holiday hotspots across the Canary Islands have been hit by devastating flash floods. With the Spanish archipelago celebrating its world-famous carnival, warnings have been issued to ...

Spain is currently battling heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds impacting Andalusia, the Valencian Community, Catalonia, and the Canary Islands. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has ...