Gran Canaria News

Fresh Gran Canaria news from the miniature continent that never sleeps. Las Palmas to Maspalomas, we’re tracking it all: cruise ship arrivals, mountain trail closures, Vegueta festivals, and beach flag changes. Your essential Gran Canaria news source whether you’re catching waves in Galdar or catching flights home. Stories that matter to locals, expats, and the 4 million tourists who visit yearly.

Football and Philosophy

Does football, a sport that captivates millions worldwide, have any connection to philosophy and humanism? At first glance, it may…

Over 6 Years in Prison for Flying to La Palma with Two Kilos of Cocaine

A Santa Cruz de Tenerife court has sentenced a man to six years and nine months in prison for attempting…

Mercury Levels in Canary Mackerel Halved Over 50 Years

A joint study by the University of La Laguna and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography has found that mercury levels…

Gran Canaria Launches Campaign for Fiestas del Pino Focusing on Women Supporting Families

Gran Canaria has launched a campaign for the Fiestas del Pino, focusing on women who support families. The initiative aims…

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Victoria: A Collaborative Project in the European Capital of Culture Initiative

Artists from Malta have collaborated with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in a major cultural initiative as part of their…

Ángel Víctor Torres: The Art of Governance Amidst Crisis

Ángel Víctor Torres Takes Charge of Ceuta's Migration Crisis Ángel Víctor Torres, who led the Canary Islands through a series…

Sephora Opens in Triana: Date, Time, and All You Need to Know About Its New Store in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Sephora has opened a new store in Triana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spanning 1,000 square metres, the shop features…

Folkloric Dreams and Indigenous Visions

Dangerous patriarchal myths surrounding Canarian culture are skewing the understanding of its people, particularly affecting younger generations. There is concern…

UD Las Palmas Surpasses 24,500 Season Ticket Holders Six Days Before Campaign Closure

UD Las Palmas Sees Subscriber Numbers Surpass 24,500 Ahead of Campaign Closure UD Las Palmas has surpassed 24,500 subscribers just…

Disoriented and Without Documentation: Police Encounter with a Tourist in Gran Canaria

A tourist was rescued in Tejeda, Gran Canaria, on Saturday morning after becoming disoriented and dehydrated while hiking. Local police…