The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Canary Islands Government has closed an agreement with AXA Spain for the subscription of a travel assistance policy applicable to all tourists who travel to the Islands, whether foreign or national, in order to respond to incidents related to COVID-19, including the need to prolong stays…
The Canary Islands Increases in Popularity with Remote Workers
Shane Pearlman works for Modern Tribe, a technology company, which allows its 130 employees to work remotely from across the globe. In 2018, Shane chose the beach. He wanted to surf, enjoy the sunset, and live a fuller life, and working remotely allowed him to do just that. “I connect with my company directly for…
La Gomera Chosen to Pilot a Spanish Track and Trace App
At the end of June in La Gomera, the Government of the Canary Islands will pilot a track and trace COVID-19 app in collaboration with the Canary Islands Health Service, Spain’s Ministry of Health, Spain’s Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence, and the European Directorate-General for Innovation and Technological Support (ITEC). The aim…
The Cuisine of the Canary Islands: Where Europe, Africa and America Meet
It’s often said that the Canary Islands are a miniature continent, not only because of its range of landscapes, but also the rich cuisine that each of the islands has to offer. From the fresh seafood of the north, to the modern fusion restaurants of the south, take your taste buds on a gastronomic journey…
The Canary Islands for Kids
As the world begins to re-open to travel, now is the perfect time to start planning your next trip with the kids! From beautiful long beaches and glistening shallow water to theme parks and watersports, the Canary Islands has something for even the most demanding mini traveler. Read on to find out more… Siam Park,…
Canary Islands Golf Courses Re-Open
After the re-opening of the beautiful island beaches, the Canary Islands are now ready to accept golf lovers once again as the archipelago’s golf courses re-open in line with new safety measures. The guidelines and recommendations for the re-opening of golf courses, have been prepared by the Secretary of State for Tourism in collaboration with…
An Invitation – Canary Islands Media Webinar
UK and Irish media are invited to join this exciting webinar to hear more about the latest news from the Canary Islands. This webinar will be led by Cristina Del Río Fresen, Leader of the Global Tourism Safety Lab, Ministry of Tourism Canary Islands. Date: Friday 5th June 2020 Time: 10am Please join us to learn more…
Canary Islands Reactivate its Cultural Scene
The Canary Islands are slowly beginning to re-open and adjust to the “new normal”. First were the streets, followed by the idyllic beaches and landscapes and now, it’s time now for the theatres. The stage is set for the Canary Islands’ cultural scene to slowly return to face-to-face activity. Concerts and events which were being…
Canary Islands’ Major Airports Reactivate for International Flights
Every day the Canary Islands are closer to the “new normal”. The whole Archipelago is ready to continue advancing in the Spanish COVID-19 de-escalation plan. The islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and La Palma have now joined La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa in Phase 2. This phase allowed for the safe…
Canary Islands to test effectiveness of Spanish COVID-19 contact-tracing app
The Canary Islands are at the forefront of the worlds territories that are successfully managing the COVID-19 pandemic. In a further step towards its recovery, and as a sign of its commitment to a safe de-escalation of lockdown, the Canary Islands is delighted to announce it has been chosen by the Spanish Government to test…