The Canary Islands

Tenerife’s famous for its black‑sand beaches and year‑round sun, but some of the island’s most memorable swims are in its wild lava pools along the coast.

British tourists visiting Tenerife should be aware of new “Stay Alert” signs being installed across the island.

If big resorts and packed beach clubs are starting to feel a bit samey, Spain’s lesser‑known islands are a nice surprise. Scattered around the Canary Islands and the Balearics, these spots offer quieter beaches, proper hiking, and dark skies for stargazing.

El Hierro is the tiny western outpost of Spain’s Canary Islands, a place of lava cliffs, laurel forests and natural rock pools. When it comes to things to do on El Hierro, the focus here is on simple pleasures.

This volcanic Canary Island is all black lava, whitewashed villages and Atlantic light, with a climate that stays pleasantly mild most of the year.

Escaping the colder months is easier than you might think: a winter getaway to the Canary Islands is perfect for those looking to take a few days’ holiday.

Tenerife, known for its mild climate and striking natural landscapes, still has areas where property prices remain surprisingly affordable compared with other tourist or urban centres.

Gran Canaria is far more than sun and beaches – it’s a paradise for nature and scenery lovers. Across the island, numerous viewpoints offer breathtaking vistas, from deep ravines and rugged mountains to the vast Atlantic Ocean and bustling towns.

Living in Los Cristianos means a sunny, walkable base in Tenerife South, with a working harbour, year‑round buzz and long promenades linking the island's best beaches.

In the north of Tenerife, the thermometer settles low, the waters are cold and deep, time moves more slowly, and nature seems to reclaim everything.

Living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria means a proper Atlantic city wrapped around the golden curve of Las Canteras Beach, the historic lanes of Vegueta–Triana, and the working port at Puerto de la Luz. Island winds keep summers breezy and winters mild, and there’s surf at La Cícer.

Many people are fond of the Canary Islands, and those who know the archipelago well understand that its size can be deceiving – the number of places to discover is almost endless. One destination not to be missed if you’re seeking a genuine connection with nature is Isla de Lobos, a small, virtually uninhabited island that can be explored entirely on foot. Visitor numbers are limited, and it’s the island’s native species that truly set the rules.

Living on Gran Canaria blends proper city life with an easy island rhythm. The microclimates are real: cooler and more local up north, warmer and drier around Maspalomas, and greener villages tucked into the interior.

When weighing up the best places to live on the Canary Islands, picking a base comes down to vibe and microclimate as much as budget. City living is sociable and practical, the north coasts are greener and cooler, and the southern belts are sunny and resort‑heavy.

The Canary Islands are Spain’s warm, Atlantic backyard. Seven main islands with distinct moods, black- and golden-sand beaches, and a slower daily rhythm than the mainland.

Meliá has opened Paradisus Fuerteventura, the island’s first luxury all‑inclusive resort, within Fuerteventura’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The 1978 property has been repositioned as the brand’s first wellness resort.

The sea has long been a boundless source of legends, inspiring fear and suspicion: monstrous creatures like the kraken, ghostly pirates and phantom islands.In Spain, a legend over seven centuries old tells of an island that mysteriously appears and vanishes.

The best beaches in Fuerteventura run over pale Atlantic sands shaped by the trade winds, mixing dune‑backed strands with glassy tidal lagoons. Up north, you’ve got dunes and gentle coves. Down south, it opens into big horizons and the long sweep of Sotavento.

Known to many as a sunny holiday spot, the largest of the Canary Islands offers a rich and varied experience for those who choose to call it home.

Tenerife is a real place of contrasts with its stark volcanic heart, lush northern valleys and sunny southern coastline. It’s a year-round favourite for a reason, and most visits are completely trouble-free.

As much as there is to love about Puerto de la Cruz itself, one of its best-kept secrets is just how perfectly placed it is for exploring the rest of the island’s incredible north.

When you picture Tenerife, you might think of the big, sunbaked resorts in the south. But travel to the island’s emerald-green northern coast to Puerto de la Cruz, and it's a different story.

As hot as summer in Spain can get, there are hidden corners where you can find a breeze and a refreshing escape.

In the heart of the vast Atlantic Ocean lies a remarkable corner of Spanish territory where time appears to stand still and silence dominates the landscape.

Aedas Homes has commenced construction of Oase, the largest residential development in the Canary Islands and the first new-build project in Meloneras’ tourist area in over 20 years.According to the developer, the scheme is already underway, which will comprise 96 semi-detached single-family homes i