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A “VV” is a vivienda vacacional — a private home that is rented to tourists for short stays in the Canary Islands. In practice it means an apartment, house, bungalow or villa that you register as tourist accommodation and operate under tourism rules, not as a normal long-term rental. Owners …

A Growing Gap Behind the Tourist ImageSouth Tenerife is famous for its sunshine, beaches and bustling resorts, but behind the picture-perfect holiday scenes lies a growing economic divide. The latest Atlas of Wealth in Spain highlights the Canary Islands as one of the most unequal regions in the country. The …

The debate around the Canary Islands Tourism Law is far from over, especially in South Tenerife, one of the most visited destinations in the islands. Local residents and property owners say they are being unfairly fined, even though the government had previously announced a suspension of penalties.Owners in Tenerife Receive …

The long-awaited railway in Tenerife is finally moving closer to reality. The Spanish Government, the Canary Islands Government and the island councils have signed an agreement to develop train projects in both Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The investment is expected to exceed €4 billion, marking a turning point for transport …

The Canary Islands government, together with the Federation of Municipalities (Fecam), has revealed plans to give local councils more power over the property market. The move is aimed at protecting residents in places like Tenerife South, where the cost of housing has risen sharply in recent years.Rising Demand in Tenerife …

Tenerife, the most visited island in the Canary archipelago, is facing changes in its air connections this winter. Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines, has confirmed that it will cut thousands of seats across Spain and will completely withdraw from Tenerife North Airport. While this decision is linked to …

What’s Happening with Housing in Tenerife SouthTenerife South is one of the most attractive regions in the Canary Islands for both visitors and property buyers. Its growing popularity, however, is putting heavy pressure on the housing market.Rising Foreign DemandAlmost 22% of people searching for rentals in the province of Santa …

Not long ago, the typical British holiday in Spain meant tapas in Barcelona or a beach break on the Costa del Sol. But over the last decade, a new trend has emerged. Instead of mainland Spain, more and more visitors from the UK are flying straight to the Canary Islands. …

Finding affordable housing in Tenerife, especially in popular areas like Tenerife South and Costa Adeje, has become one of the biggest challenges for young people. A recent report from the Spanish Youth Council (Observatorio de Emancipación) highlights just how difficult it is for locals to move out of their family …

Mandatory Insurance Starting in 2026From January 2026, riding an electric scooter in Spain will no longer be as simple as before. A new law makes it mandatory for all personal mobility vehicles, including scooters, to have third-party liability insurance. This applies throughout the country, including here in Costa Adeje and …