Tenerife tops Canary Islands value for winter, but strike looms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 21:26 · Archive

Tenerife offers the best value for winter sun in the Canary Islands, but travellers face potential disruption from a Spanish general strike on 11 November.

The Canary Islands are being promoted as good value for British winter sun holidays. According to Post Office research, Tenerife ranks eighth globally for value and is the top-ranked Canary Island for cost, followed by Lanzarote at eleventh globally. Temperatures reach 24C in November, with the islands offering volcanic scenery, whale and dolphin-watching trips, beaches and family-friendly activities.

Travellers heading to the islands on 11 November could face disruption from a planned Spanish general strike. The walkout is being staged across Spain and could affect airports on Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. The Spanish Government has set minimum staffing levels requiring 90 per cent of security staff to remain on duty, though other services could be affected. The strike has been called over pay, working conditions and rising housing costs affecting residents.

No flight cancellations have been confirmed. The strike could also disrupt public transport and other services, potentially affecting holidaymakers trying to reach airports. Passengers travelling on 11 November are advised to check updates from their airlines and travel companies before setting off.

How it is being reported

• Brits heading to Canary Islands in six days face huge travel chaosBrits travelling to the Canary Islands on November 11 could face disruption as airports prepare for a general strike across SpainDaily Express · 5 Nov, 21:06
• Best value Canary Island for Brits this winter is 24C in November with £26 flightsBrits looking for winter sun holidays that don't require heaps of travel and a big dent in the budget may want to consider the Canary Islands for their next breakThe Mirror · 5 Nov, 12:43

In this story: Tenerife · Lanzarote · Gran Canaria · Fuerteventura · Canary Islands · Spain · Post Office

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