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.

First Graduating Class of the Master’s in Civil Engineering at ULPGC

First Cohort Graduates with Civil Engineering Master's Degree in Gran Canaria On 24 July, the University of Las Palmas de…

Outrage at Playa Chica: Participant in Spencer Tunick’s Work Removes Paint at Las Canteras Shore

Eco-Conscious Body Paint Removal at Las Palmas Event On Sunday morning, around 500 people, adorned in vibrant colours to honour…

Reference fares on 10 inter-island flights rise by 7%

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has announced a 7% increase in reference fares for public service flights between the Canary…

At the Court of the Flying Donkeys

Juan Avello Takes Office as President of the Canaries’ High Court Amid Controversy Juan Avello was sworn in as President…

Javier Padrón Claims European J70 Sailing Championship Runner-Up Title

Gran Canaria Sailor Claims Silver at European J70 Championship Canarian sailor Javier Padrón has secured the runner-up spot at the…

Why is Russell Crowe in Gran Canaria?

Russell Crowe Films in Gran Canaria Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is currently filming his latest movie, El Último Druida, in…

The Finest Images of Spencer Tunick’s Human Rainbow Flag in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Spencer Tunick Creates Rainbow Flag Installation in Las Palmas American artist Spencer Tunick has honoured the LGTBI community with his…

This Fire is Everyone’s Concern: Gran Canaria Provides Support to Combat the Relentless Fires in Madrid and Ávila

Gran Canaria Sends Aid to Tackle Wildfires in Madrid and Ávila Gran Canaria is offering assistance to battle the persistent…

Gáldar and Tejeda Forge Links with Galician Towns on the Camino Francés

New Cultural Ties Between Galicia and Gran Canaria The Galician Municipalities of the French Way Association and the towns of…

Rafael Inglott, Pivotal Figure in Canary Islands Psychiatry and Honourary Son of Las Palmas, Passes Away

Rafael Inglott, Key Psychiatrist in the Canary Islands, Passes Away Rafael Inglott, a prominent figure in psychiatry and the beloved…