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Canary Islands reopens all but one airport after Saharan dust storm

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British holidaymakers will be able to return home after all but one of the Canary Islands’ airports reopened following closures caused by a Saharan sandstorm. Flights from Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma and North Tenerife Airports will be able to take off, according a statement from airport operator Aena. But those departing South Tenerife continue … Read more

Stunning satellite image shows moment Saharan sandstorm engulfed Canary Islands

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Stunning satellite images have revealed the moment a Saharan sandstorm engulfed the Canary Islands, shrouding the popular holiday destination in a ‘Martian’ shade of orange. All flights to the islands were cancelled at midday today by Spain’s airport operator AENA due to poor visibility, and departures were also suspended. As many as 230 flights were … Read more

Canary Islands are engulfed by Saharan sandstorm causing travel chaos

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Canary Islands are engulfed by Saharan sandstorm causing travel chaos for holidaymakers with flights cancelled and airports closed A storm carrying clouds of red sand from the Sahara has hit the Canary Islands, severely reducing visibility   The conditions have forced Spain’s airport operator AENA to suspend all flights in and out of Gran Canaria  Spain’s national … Read more

Ancient tomb with skeletons of 72 members of extinct Canary Islands civilisation found by drone

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Amateur archaeologists have found the mummified ancient remains of 72 pre-Hispanic ‘Guanche’ natives in the holiday island of Gran Canaria. The remains, of 62 adults and 10 newborns, were found in the Valley of Guayadequeon on the island of Gran Canaria, part of the Spanish Canary Islands. Archaeologist Veronica Alberto and culture councillor Javier Velasco … Read more

Inside the luxury Canary Wharf studios that cost £2,100 a month

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The newest rental properties in London’s Canary Wharf boast designer interiors and luxury communal spaces with wine bars and games areas. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the price of living in such an environment is expensive – even for the business district it is housed in.  Rents begin at £2,123 a month for a … Read more