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.

Former Manager of the Port Foundation of Las Palmas Describes Hiring Irregularities as “Discrepancies”

Former Manager Calls Hiring Irregularities "Discrepancies" The former manager of the Las Palmas Port Foundation has downplayed the legality issues…

Canarias to Receive €83 Million from Central Government for Storm Therese Damages

Canary Islands to Receive €83 Million for Storm Repairs The Canary Islands will receive €83 million of the €92 million…

Construction Commences on Ingenio’s Public Library with the Laying of the Foundation Stone

New Public Library Breaks Ground in Ingenio The Gran Canaria Cabildo is investing €4 million—86.4% of the total cost—into a…

Two Motorbike Accidents in Mogán Result in Serious Injuries Within Three Hours

Two motorcyclists have sustained serious injuries in separate accidents in Mogán, Gran Canaria, on Thursday. Both were airlifted to the…

What are Black Flags and Why Do the Canaries Have Four?

Canaries Receive Four 'Black Flags' for Environmental Issues Ecologists in Action has awarded four ‘Black Flags’ to areas in the…

Over 37,500 Immigrants in Canary Islands Seek Regularisation of Status

Over 37,500 undocumented immigrants in Spain have applied in the Canary Islands to regularise their status under a government scheme,…

Weather in the Canary Islands: The Municipalities Expected to Experience the Hottest Temperatures This Weekend

Heatwave to Hit Canary Islands This Weekend This weekend, residents of the Canary Islands should brace themselves for soaring temperatures,…

Local Police report three individuals for walking in the central reservation of Avenida Marítima, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Three People Charged for Walking on Busy Gran Canaria Dual Carriageway The Local Police in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…

Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: No Fuel Subsidy Due to Non-Compliance with Price Differential

Residents of La Gomera will receive a fuel subsidy of 20p per litre from 1 July to the end of…

The ‘Banana’ Takes the Lead

Banana Trade Struggles in Canary Islands Amid EU Changes The Canary Islands' banana industry faces significant challenges as market dynamics…