Off the coast of Tenerife lives the world's largest population of pilot whales. The Teno-Rasca protected area is their home.
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Tenerife has been concerned about damage to its reputation due to the Hantavirus ship. Our reader reporter has a clear opinion on the matter.
Back when the south of Tenerife was still fast asleep, every visitor was welcomed with open arms. The question is, just how widespread is this opposition really?
The Canary Islands have changed enormously. But for that to happen, something had to happen first. Then it all happened very quickly.
Bad behaviour in the Canary Islands is not something unique to tourists, according to our reader reporter. This is his take on the debate.
Is it always just a case of carelessness when so many holidaymakers in the Canary Islands drown? Our reader-reporter recalls an incident.
Our reader correspondent believes that Dertour is doing the right thing. She would like to see more travel companies follow suit.
The case of the missing Jay Slater has been the talk of Tenerife for weeks. Our reader reporter has had a similar experience.
Our reader-reporter misses a neighbourhood on Tenerife which, although it still exists, has changed completely.
For years, the Canary Islands have been setting new tourism records. What many celebrate as an economic success has serious consequences for the local population.
The Canary Islands are regarded as a paradise - yet behind the picture-postcard façade lie deep-rooted problems.
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In Tenerife, they say they want to reopen Playa Jardín soon. So will we soon be able to splash about there again without any problems?
Swimming or surfing in sewage off the coast of Tenerife? Poisonous spiders and scorpions on the beach? There is a lot of coverage of the Canary Islands in Germany.
Our reader reporter is a keen road cyclist. He loves Tenerife. However, he says that cycling there is life-threatening.
Our reader reporter says: Instead of constantly promoting more and more budget tourism, it is high time we followed the example of other innovative regions.
Our reader-reporter has written a poem about Playa Jardin, the private beach in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife.
The slow expansion of the charging infrastructure for e-mobility in the Canary Islands is a shame - and, what's more, it's inexplicable.
Engines idling in the Canary Islands, even though the car clearly has no intention of setting off just yet? That's how the idea came about.
Lanzarote is regarded by locals as the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Our reader reporter understands exactly why.
On her way home in Tenerife, our reader reporter came across an unexpected obstacle on the main road. Here's what happened.
Christmas Eve on Tenerife? It's quite different! Why don't we celebrate it like that back home?
Hiking in flip-flops and climbing in shorts? There's been plenty going on in Tenerife this week. Here's how our reader reporter sees it.
Our reader reporter has a pet. And he's very pleased with its night-time escapades. Here's why.
The "Arquebos de Bosque" are a unique feature of the Canary Islands. The archers on Tenerife are looking for new members.
Death cap mushrooms look like button mushrooms. Eating them can be life-threatening. Our reader reporter spotted them in the Canary Islands.
Our reader reporter has two properties standing empty in the Canary Islands. Instead of the VV reform, he is calling for better laws against squatters.
Our reader reporter has observed a decline in moral standards and an increase in disrespect in the Canary Islands. These are his suggestions for change.
Is golf really an essential part of a holiday in the Canary Islands? Our reader reporter criticises the waste of drinking water on the islands.
Twelve proposals on how to improve the housing situation in the Canary Islands and, in the process, resolve the underlying problems.
The Canary Islands are looking into a ban on property sales to foreigners. There are alternatives available to alleviate the housing shortage.
Los Rodeos: The name says it all. This Canary Islands airport is not for the faint-hearted! Here's how one regular passenger experienced it.
An eco-tax for tourists visiting the Canary Islands is a good idea. Not just for package holidaymakers and short-stay holidaymakers.
Is it really hostility towards tourism? Or are people in the Canary Islands simply disappointed? Here's what one local resident has to say.
A commentary by one of our reader reporters on the current tourism protests in the Canary Islands.
Protests, graffiti, new taxes: the political climate for foreigners in the Canary Islands is becoming harsher. And not just for tourists.
Our reader correspondent describes how she fell victim to a pickpocket in Tenerife. She wants to warn others about this scam.
A visit to Gran Canaria, a car breakdown and a Canary Islands 'angel'. We're still very grateful to him to this day.
I first visited Tenerife in 1976. In the south. I have now published a novel about the island. Here's what you need to know about it.
Tenerife is the island I've always longed for. Fifty-three years later, I'm returning there. This is my story.
We are deeply saddened by this arson attack. We have very fond memories of what the island looked like before the forest fire on Tenerife.
I have been visiting Tenerife as an active transatlantic sailor since 1972. These are a sailor's thoughts on the yacht marina in Santa Cruz.
El Hierro has more to offer than just incredibly beautiful natural scenery. The lack of cars and a well-designed energy supply system are particularly impressive.