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.
Who are the Candidates from the Canary Islands for the 2026 General Elections? Complete Lists for Congress and the Senate
With 33 days to go until Spain's general elections, political parties in the Canary Islands have submitted their candidacies ahead…
The Properties Left Vacant in the Canaries While Residents Seek Housing
Over 211,400 homes are currently unoccupied in the Canary Islands, worsening a housing crisis exacerbated by high tourism pressure and…
Port of La Luz Supports Las Palmas’ Bid for European Capital of Culture
Port of La Luz Supports Las Palmas' Bid for European Capital of Culture The Port of La Luz has officially…
Arrest of Suspected Perpetrator in Fatal Assault of 73-Year-Old Fisherman in Gran Canaria
A 73-year-old man has died following a severe assault at El Burrero beach in Ingenio, Gran Canaria. The suspect, a…
Luis Campos to Lead Unidad del Pueblo Canario List for Las Palmas, with Marisol Collado for Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Luis Campos will lead the candidacy for Unidad del Pueblo Canario in Las Palmas, while Marisol Collado is set to…
Teodoro Sosa: “We Are Not Featured in the Polls Because They Are Unfamiliar with the Reality of Our Islands”
Teodoro Sosa, the candidate for Congress from Las Palmas representing CC-Primero Canarias, has urged citizens to champion the islands’ interests…
59 People, Including Four Minors, Reach El Hierro After Being Detected in a Pateras 17 Kilometres from the Island
A boat carrying 59 migrants, including three women and four minors from sub-Saharan Africa, arrived in El Hierro early on…
What is Happening with the Police?
Concerns are growing in Spain over the increasing influence of far-right unions within police forces and a shift in attitudes…
Clavijo Sends Letter to Sánchez Demanding “Urgent Measures” in Response to Recent Surge on the Canary Route
Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo has written to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, urging the government to implement six urgent…
A Cayuco with 125 People, Including Five Minors, Arrives at El Hierro Independently
A cayuco carrying 125 people, including 11 women and five minors, arrived on Sunday at La Restinga port in El…
