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.

Kura: The Best-Kept Secret of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

A new dining spot, Kura, has opened in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, offering a genuine homage to Japanese cuisine.…

Activist Admits to Assaulting Two Police Officers at Gran Canaria Anti-Tourism Protest to Avoid Jail Time

An activist accused of assaulting two police officers during a protest against tourism in Gran Canaria has admitted to the…

Research on the Introduction of a Parasitoid Utilised in Hawaii Against Avocado Scale

The Canarian Institute of Agricultural Research (ICIA) is investigating the potential of 'Acerophagus utilis', a parasitoid insect successfully used in…

What Happens on Social Media Translates to the Streets: Women Assert Their Voices in the Public Sphere at ‘#WomenConnected: Strategies Against Cyber Misogyny’

Sarah Santaolalla opened a round table discussion focused on the impact of digital violence against women and the importance of…

Heavy Rain Causes Over Twenty Incidents in the Canary Islands Overnight

The first snowfall of the season has closed access to the summit of Mount Teide. During the early hours of…

The Civil Guard Investigates Four Individuals for the Theft of Nearly 3,000 Litres of Diesel at the Port of La Luz

The Civil Guard is investigating four individuals for allegedly stealing diesel fuel from a company at the Port of La…

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Unveils Final Proposal to Secure the 2031 European Capital of Culture Title

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has unveiled its final proposal to secure the title of European Capital of Culture for…

The Withdrawal of MINURSO: Canary Islands at the Forefront of the New Atlantic

Experts disagree on who benefits from the withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission MINURSO in Western Sahara, but they are…

A Gentleman from León and a Man from Senegal

The decision by the national leadership of the Canary Islands' Popular Party (PP) to include two candidates from Vox as…

Las Palmas Begins with Victory Under Albert Sánchez’s Leadership

Las Palmas Kick Off Season with Victory Under New Coach Albert Sánchez Las Palmas began their season on a high…