Tenerife hit by snow as Storm Therese causes flight cancellations and holiday chaos

The Canary Islands have been hit by extreme weather including snow after being battered by Storm Therese, which has caused flash flooding and landslides Elizabeta Ranxburgaj and Kirstie McCrum 21:34, 19 Mar 2026 Snow on Tenerife in the middle of March(Image: Tenerife Island Council) A popular holiday destination favoured by Brits for its sunshine and … Read more

Lanzarote travel warning issued for Irish holidaymakers as island placed on ‘no list’

Irish holidaymakers planning trips to the Canary Islands have been issued with a travel warning after the popular tourist destinations were placed on a ‘no list’. Playa Dorada at the village Playa Blanca in Lanzarote(Image: Getty Images) It’s that time of year again when Irish holidaymakers begin planning and booking their summer 2026 getaways. With … Read more

Canary Islands earthquake sparks volcano fear as 4.1 tremor hits Tenerife and Gran Canaria

Thousands felt the 4.1 magnitude earthquake across Tenerife and Gran Canaria but scientists say it’s not connected to Mount Teide seismic swarms and no eruption is imminent Rita Sobot and Laura Hill 20:42, 26 Feb 2026 (Image: Dark_Eni via Getty Images) Residents and holidaymakers in Tenerife and Gran Canaria have been reassured not to panic … Read more