A total of 668 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands aboard four boats within 24 hours, including vessels reportedly departing from Brufut in The Gambia and Niodior in Senegal.
According to Ebrima Migrants Situation, the arrivals were recorded on Sunday, 11 October 2026, across El Hierro, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
Of the total, 356 people reached El Hierro aboard two boats, while 216 arrived in Gran Canaria and 96 in Lanzarote.
Boat From Niodior, Senegal
The first boat reached La Restinga port on El Hierro at approximately 4:50 p.m. after reportedly spending six days at sea.
It carried 220 people: 205 men, seven adult women and eight minors—seven boys and one girl. Those aboard were reportedly from Senegal, Guinea-Conakry and Mali.
Boat From Brufut, The Gambia
A second boat arrived at La Restinga at approximately 6:40 p.m. under the escort of Salvamar Navia, a vessel operated by Spain’s Maritime Rescue service.
It reportedly carried 136 people, including 106 men, 12 adult women and 18 minors—17 boys and one girl. The passengers were said to be from The Gambia, Senegal and Guinea-Conakry.
The boat reportedly departed from Brufut and spent seven days at sea before reaching El Hierro. Two people were taken to Virgen de los Reyes Island Hospital for medical attention following their arrival.
The latest crossings underscore the continuing dangers of the Atlantic migration route to the Canary Islands, which people from West Africa continue to attempt in search of safety and better economic opportunities.
