Category : Search result: search and rescue Canary Islands


Canary Islands Tourists Face Bans for Dodging Fines

Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are being warned they risk severe financial penalties and being barred from returning if they attempt to dodge on-the-spot fines for flouting local laws.

Jet2 & Ryanair Slash Winter Sun Flight Prices

Dreaming of winter sun? Discover why this is the perfect time to book your escape to the Canaries, Balearics, and beyond with incredible deals from Jet2 and Ryanair.

British teen drowns in Fuerteventura hotel pool tragedy

The family of 16-year-old Francesca Mae Blease from Norfolk is devastated after she tragically drowned in a hotel pool during a holiday in Fuerteventura. The incident is under investigation by Spanish authorities.

EU Island Has 28°C Heat & Is 2.5H From UK

Discover the stunning Canary Island of Fuerteventura, a sun-soaked haven with 28°C temperatures, golden beaches, and affordable flights from the UK this autumn.

Hiker survives 60ft fall saving dog on mountain

A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.

Urgent Search for Missing Brit James Martin in Tenerife

A major search is underway in Tenerife for missing British tourist James Martin, 46, from Port Glasgow. His devastated family has issued an urgent appeal for information after he vanished from the popular Las Americas resort.

Migrants murdered on boat after witchcraft accusations

A harrowing migrant boat journey to the Canary Islands ended in a brutal double murder after passengers accused two men of witchcraft, leading to a fatal stabbing and the victims being cast into the Atlantic.

69 Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania Coast

At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.

Lanzarote's Ultimate Luxury Hotel Guide

Discover the pinnacle of luxury in Lanzarote. Our expert guide reveals the island's most exquisite 5-star hotels, boutique hideaways, and adults-only sanctuaries for the ultimate Canarian escape.

La Palma: The Canaries' Secret Paradise for Hiking & Stars

Discover La Palma, the stunning 'Isla Bonita' of the Canaries. This hidden gem offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush forests, pristine dark skies for stargazing, and tranquil black sand beaches—all without the crowds of its famous neighbours.

New Canary Islands Travel Warning For Brits

UK holidaymakers planning getaways to Tenerife and Gran Canaria are being urged to exercise heightened caution due to a significant escalation in local protests and political tensions on the islands.

Brits Sleep on Sunbeds Overnight in Spanish 'Towel Wars'

British holidaymakers are causing chaos at Spanish all-inclusive hotels by sleeping on sunbeds overnight to reserve prime poolside spots, igniting a fierce 'sunbed war' and forcing hotels to implement new towel-confiscation rules.

Drone Zipline Rescues Israeli Hiker in French Alps

In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.

Why I Left Britain Forever: An Expat's Story

A British expat reveals why she turned her back on the UK for a sun-drenched life in the Canary Islands, vowing never to return. Discover the shocking reasons behind her permanent escape.

La Palma: The Canary Island With Black Sand Beaches

Discover the unspoilt beauty of La Palma, the 'Isla Bonita'. This lesser-known Canary Island offers pristine dark sand beaches, stargazing in a UNESCO Biosphere, and lush hiking trails far from the crowds.

British Climber Rescued in Dramatic 22,000ft Peru Ordeal

A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that

Spain's 'Climate Hell': Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.

British Trainer Dies After Tenerife Street Attack

In a horrifying turn of events, British personal trainer Adam Johnson dies following an unprovoked assault while on holiday in Tenerife. A 32-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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