
A state of emergency has been declared in Santa Cruz de Tenerife due to extreme heat and the threat of fires, mass events have been canceled, and access to forest areas has been restricted.

Due to the heat and the risk of fires in Tenerife, access to mountainous areas has been restricted, campsites have been closed, and roads to Teide will be closed during the Perseid meteor shower.

Residents of the El Fraile district in the Canary Islands are protesting over water supply disruptions that have been going on for a year and a half, demanding urgent solutions from the municipality of Arona.

The Cabildo of Tenerife has requested the use of land for the construction of an Island Water Sports Center, which will include sports activities and a cafeteria for the residents of the municipality.

The Municipality of La Laguna will begin improvement and resurfacing works on Emilio Gutiérrez Salazar Street to ensure traffic safety for five days. Changes in bus routes will be announced, and car traffic will be regulated by portable traffic lights.

The opposition to the expansion of the port of Los Cristianos has received support from institutions, agreeing to cooperate in finding effective solutions, particularly regarding the removal of cargo as a priority measure to ease traffic.

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, cleaning service workers have received smart bracelets to measure body temperature and heart rate while working in order to prevent overheating.

The Santa Cruz City Council and the Canary Islands Government are warning of high temperatures and fire risk, activating emergency plans and introducing restrictions to prevent fires.

The Tenerife Water Sports Center remains closed to the public a year after the completion of works, despite promises from the government of Rosa Dávila.

Arona Trade Vouchers 2025 are available for purchase from August 8th, cost 20 euros, but can be bought for 10 euros, and can be redeemed until December 31, 2025 to support local stores.