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Esther Marshall

British tourists in Spain moan about 'Scottish weather' as Canary Islands get weather warning

British Holidaymakers in Spain have hit out at so-called 'Scottish weather' after the Canary Islands were hit by a rare weather phenomenon.

Much of the holiday islands experienced a 'calima' sandstorm which causes a layer of dust from the Sahara.

Calimas normally last for around one to two days but can last as long as a fortnight in some cases, reports the Express.

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