Canary Islands

Brits on Tenerife holidays blasted for turning sunny haven into a ‘tourism ghetto’ amid calls for huge clampdown – The Scottish Sun

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FUMING locals have slammed selfish holidaymakers in Tenerife for turning their paradise into a ‘tourism ghetto’. An influx of “ignorant” visitors has sparked outrage among Canary islands residents, as costs soar and drunken partygoers keep them up all night. 5 Locals are fuming as tourists drive up property pricesCredit: AFP 5 Angry residents have sent … Read more

Spain holiday warning as the Canary Islands impose water restrictions | Travel News | Travel

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Some towns in Tenerife, the Canary Islands, have started to impose water restrictions after the island declared a drought emergency.  Fasnia, in the south of Tenerife, is restricting water consumption and has asked for everyone’s co-operation. The new rules ban the use of drinking water for irrigation, re-filling swimming pools, ponds, reservoirs or tanks, cleaning facades, … Read more

The beautiful little town in the Canary Islands with few tourists | Travel News | Travel

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The Canary Islands are one of the biggest overseas hotspots for Britons wanting to soak up the sun. The latest figures show that nearly five million travelled there from the UK, though that number is wildly skewed to just a few locations: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. There is, however, a wealth of islands … Read more

Little-known ‘tropical’ island in Spain is warm in February and a short flight from the UK | Travel News | Travel

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When looking for some winter sun, it may not cross our minds that the ideal destination could be closer than expected. However, one tropical island in Spain looks like the ideal spot for a mid-winter holiday, with mild weather and idyllic landscapes. La Gomera is one of the smaller islands in the Canary Islands archipelago, … Read more

The beautiful seaside town jam-packed with expats where it’s 24C in January | Europe | Travel

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Tucked along the sun-kissed shores of Tenerife, Spain, the vibrant town of Playa de Las Americas, located in the municipality of Arona, is making waves as a haven for expats seeking a year-round paradise. As the rest of the world shivers through winter, Playa de Las Americas is basking in a delightful 24C warmth, attracting … Read more

The 10 last-minute winter sun breaks from Portugal to the Caribbean – and they start from £319pp

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IF all you want for Christmas is a little winter sun, then we have got it sorted. All the major holiday companies have got tempting deals to fly you off to warmer climes from Tenerife to Thailand and Turkey too – and they will have you on a plane as early as New Years Eve. … Read more

Families take advantage of late start to school year with cheeky New Year hols

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SAVVY families are taking advantage of kids going back to school later in January by booking a cheeky New Year getaway. With the new term for many starting on January 8, one travel agent has seen a 101 per cent rise in family bookings compared to last year. 1 Zoe Harris of On The Beach … Read more