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.
Extreme heat leads to more work stoppages in the Canary Islands than elsewhere in Europe.
Heat Wave Disrupts Outdoor Work in the Canary Islands A study published in The Lancet reveals that European outdoor workers…
El Mundial 2030 en Gran Canaria: un costoso peaje público al servicio del capitalismo de la FIFA
FIFA World Cup 2030: Public Toll on Gran Canaria Fuels Criticism Gran Canaria is set to host matches as part…
La Laguna Tenerife Signs American Ethan Happ
Tenerife Signs American Centre Ethan Happ for Two Seasons Tenerife Basket has announced the signing of American centre Ethan Happ…
Victorio Pérez at the Gáldar Proclamation: “We Need to Silence the Noise, Insults, and Hate Emerging in the World”
Gáldar Kicks Off 544th Santiago Festival with Inspirational Speech The 544th Santiago Festival in Gáldar began on Friday with a…
Tenerife Hosts Its Own Football World Cup Thanks to Young Africans: “Here, National Priority is Respect”
Mini Africa Cup 2026 Promotes Unity in Tenerife Amid the football World Cup in America, a different tournament is taking…
Supreme Court Overturns Gáldar Urban Planning Regulation Due to Lack of Environmental Assessment
Spanish High Court Overturns Gáldar Urban Planning Ordinance Due to Lack of Environmental Assessment The Spanish Supreme Court has annulled…
One of Our Own
Reflections on Political Loyalty in Spain A local piece reveals a troubling perspective on political loyalty and leadership in Spain,…
Post-Heatwave: Rain Returns to the Canary Islands
Rain is returning to the Canary Islands this weekend as temperatures cool down following a recent heatwave that saw some…
Canary Islands Population Has Increased by 31.6% This Century, Reaching 2.2 Million
The population of the Canary Islands has risen by 31.61% since 2000, reaching 2,258,866 people, according to the General Council…
The Legendary Aerialist Pinito del Oro: A Canary with Elevation
Legendary Trapeze Artist Pinito del Oro Celebrated in New Film Pinito del Oro, heralded as the greatest trapeze artist of…