Huge floods have hit one of Spain's top holiday islands, with authorities warning tourists to stay indoors as cars are swept out to sea.

After more than 71 days at sea paddling alone, Marin kayaker Cyril Derreumaux arrived in the Caribbean this week, completing a 2,500-mile journey across the Atlantic that he began just before Christmas.

Gran Canaria’s airport has been closed by flooding a day after cars were swept down ravines and into the sea off Spain ’s Canary Islands. No one has been reported injured in the floods, but they have caused significant damage to property, particularly around the town of Telde.

The Canary Islands are a bucket list destination for many travelers. While they're all worth a visit, the oldest island, Fuerteventura, is one you can't miss.

Too often overlooked by British tourists, these lush, rugged isles deliver warm sand, dramatic landscapes and a hearty dose of adventure

Ranked one of the best beaches in Europe in 2025, this isolated beach in the Canary Islands offers 12-kilometres of soft sand free from resort skyscrapers and bustling crowds

Kimmer O’Reilly of Tri-Cities reclines on the deck of Kite, a 34-foot Sparkman & Stephens yacht he plans to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Locals have probably spotted O’Reilly riding around the Tri-Cities on his motorcycle with his Australian Shepherd service dog, Casper, strapped to his back.

On Dec. 12, she will launch from the Canary Islands, bound for Antigua, while competing in the World’s Toughest Row. When she reaches the other side, she will become the first American woman to complete the race as a solo competitor.