It’s only five days since the last heatwave passed (see HERE) but another one is approaching. Temperatures will start to rise from tomorrow, forecasters say, but although the new episode will last for at least a week, and so longer than the last one, it won’t be quite so severe. The hottest days are likely to be Saturday and Sunday. Sanidad has drawn attention particularly to the danger for the public in Tenerife in the areas of Adeje, Arafo, Candelaria, Fasnia, Granadilla de Abona, Güimar, La Orotava and San Miguel de Abona, especially this coming weekend. Please also see HERE for official guidance on staying safe inREAD MORE

Photo: Tenerife Cabildo Updated 14 July: The Cabildo began to clear the illegal settlements early this morning, with Tenerife President Pedro Martín himself on site to supervise the start of the works. The Cabildo has confirmed that the clearance is being coordinated with the Canarian Government and Adeje Ayuntamiento, and carried out with assistance from police and security forces. Local residents cheered as the dismantling and removals started, saying it has been years since they’ve been able to use their own beach because of the okupas (squatters), many suggesting other areas where they say similar action is urgently needed. Original post 12 June: The TenerifeREAD MORE

Updated 6pm, 13/7: The Canarian Government has confirmed today to the Spanish Interterritorial Health Council that it is considering the best ways to strengthen the obligation to wear face masks and will decide in regional Government Cabinet on Thursday exactly what measures will be announced. Sanidad (Canaries) says that it is already working on a proposal for measures adapted to the situation in the archipelago bearing in mind the spikes of the covid19 outbreak that have been registered recently in areas throughout Spain, and the responses of other regional Governments.  We will know more, clearly, on Thursday or Friday this week. Updated 12 July: Joining Catalonia,READ MORE

13 July: HERE – bit of a darker one, perhaps, today … turismofobia, masks, conspiracy theories, patera refugees’ tests and processing … hopefully Thursday’s will be a bit lighter! Alternative link is HERE. 9 July: HERE – a CovExitCast … we’re morphing! Covid19, tourism, and the new TIE as far as we know to date. It can also be listened to on twitter HERE if there’s a problem with the link. 6 July: HERE – a plea to returning tourists, the current heatwave, and the new TIE with details from the Consul for southern Spain and the Canaries herself. If you find the link problematic (IREAD MORE