Avoid Congested Paradise — What Tourists Need to Know About Overtourism Hotspots

Home » EUROPE » Avoid Congested Paradise — What Tourists Need to Know About Overtourism Hotspots Published on February 21, 2026 Image generated with Ai As British holidaymakers begin planning escapes for 2026, popular destinations like the Canary Islands, Antarctica and Mexico City have been flagged as places where tourism is placing undue pressure on … Read more

Lanzarote holiday fears latest as Irish bar staff reveal new local ‘frustration’ details before fresh wave of protests

IRISH holidaymakers are continuing to swarm to the Canary Islands despite some locals demanding that they “go home” amid fears the archipelago is “collapsing” under tourist pressure. The holiday hotspot has been a hub for growing disruptions over the past year as anti-tourism protests sweep through Spain. 6 Tourist protests have been occurring over the past yearCredit: … Read more

First picture of woman, 41, found dismembered on beach on Gran Canaria after sending pal final text message

A COLOMBIAN woman whose body was found dismembered on a Gran Canaria beach has been identified as 41-year-old Triana Arias. It comes after local police arrested the owner of a popular bar in Las Palmas for his alleged connection to the horrific murder. 3 First picture of Triana Arias, 41, who was found dismembered on … Read more

‘We will not stop’ vow as Irish in Spain issued chilling ‘go home’ warning before thousands to target 16 holiday spots

THOUSANDS of people across Spain are expected to attend protests scheduled across 16 holiday hotspots this summer, with activists vowing: “We will not stop”. Unrest between locals and tourists is continuing to grow after the government failed to solve problems worsened by the tourist boom that were outlined by protest groups last year. 5 Demonstrators … Read more

Inside Sharlene Mawdsley’s Tenerife training camp as she savours ‘good ole blue skies’ while ‘getting hench’

SHARLENE Mawdsley is mixing fun, sunny vibes with strenuous training while on a camp with teammates in Tenerife. The weather on the Spanish isle has actually been up and down throughout their time there. 6 Temperatures on the biggest of the Canary Islands are today set to max out at 17 degrees CelsiusCredit: @sharlenem1 6 … Read more

Lanzarote Travel Safety: Storm Olivier & Canary Island Floods

Archyde Lanzarote Weather Update: Flash Floods Subside, But Travelers Should Stay Alert Table of Contents 1. Lanzarote Weather Update: Flash Floods Subside, But Travelers Should Stay Alert 2. Island Hit by Storm Olivier: What Happened 3. Current Status and Travel Advisories 4. Travel Rights and Insurance: What U.S. travelers Need to Know 5. Staying Safe … Read more

Lanzarote flooding LIVE: Costa Teguise hit by year’s worth of rain in hours with officials declaring emergency

Over a month’s worth of rain fell in two hours Some 60 litres of water fell per square metre in a two hour period in the worst-affected spots. Nearly 61 liters per square meter were recorded at the Tenderete Street station in Arrecife, and 62 liters per square meter at Las Cucharas in Costa Teguise. … Read more

Canarian Weekly – Yellow and orange weather alerts announced for all Canary Islands for rain, wind and storms

The Canary Islands are preparing to face a new spell of unstable weather this week, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issuing yellow and orange alerts for several islands as Storm Olivier approaches the archipelago from the west. From Wednesday onwards, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected to affect all of the islands, … Read more

Canarian Weekly – Canary Islands bid farewell to the rain but another Atlantic storm looms next week

After days of intense weather brought on by Storm Nuria, the Canary Islands are finally seeing calmer skies. All weather alerts issued by Spain’s national meteorological agency AEMET and the regional government were lifted this morning, Friday, with only a wind pre-alert still in place for the entire archipelago. However, this reprieve may be short-lived. … Read more