HOW many litres of water does it take to feed one banana plant? The answer is about 23. That’s a great fact — although I’m a ...

Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed ...

Gran Canaria, the third-largest island in the Canaries, is still reeling from the aftermath of severe flash flooding. Telde, ...

A EUROPEAN holiday hot spot has been devastated by horror flash floods – with authorities warning people to stay indoors. Shocking images have shown dangerous waters washing away cars and ...

Earlier this week, two French nationals trapped inside their caravan with their dogs needed to be rescued from a beach in Almeria. They were showing signs of hypothermia and disorientation, and were ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Holiday island Gran Canaria has endured massive flooding - with cars being dragged into the sea. Tourists have been warned to stay indoors because rising water levels are posing a severe hazard ...

Las Palmas is a popular place to base a Canary Islands vacation. Not only is it the Canaries' largest city, it's also got a number of world-class attractions. Its beach — the 2½-mile Playa de ...

Winter sun, affordable holidays and a glorious coastline are more likely to be your primary reasons for booking. But tradition is a big part of what keeps Gran Canaria ticking over. With a ...