A Christmas getaway sounds particularly tempting when it’s characterized by sun, sand, pools and hotel amenities. Over the years, the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain have become a winter go-to.

Two of the mainstays of Canarian cuisine, cheese and wine, have become a match made in volcanic heaven. Here's how to sample these local specialities at their best on a journey across the islands.

ARGUINEGUIN, Spain, June 12 (Reuters) - An unprecedented nearly 5,000 migrants have died at sea in the first five months of 2024 trying to reach the Spanish Canary Islands, according to a report ...

SEVILLE, Spain — The Atlantic migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands set a new record in 2024, with at least 46,843 arrivals to the Spanish archipelago, ...