Here you’ll find everything that matters in Gran Canaria right now – breaking news, weather updates, tourism developments, local events, and the stories shaping daily life on the island.
Staying in one of the resorts? We keep dedicated pages for Maspalomas news.
New to the island? Start with our Gran Canaria island guide.
One place, updated every day.
Saturday: clouds, light showers and a calm Atlantic
A mostly settled Saturday across the Canary Islands. Expect clouds and a few light drops on northern slopes, clearing by midday. The Atlantic remains…
Agaete coffee: The Canary Island brew seeking EU protection
Discover the unique story of coffee cultivation in Agaete, Gran Canaria, a tradition passed down through generations. Local growers are now pushing for Protected…
Canary Islands tourism tops one million visitors again in July
The Canary Islands welcomed more than 1.05 million visitors in July, a 5% increase on the same month last year. Overnight stays reached almost…
Friday: cloudy skies and possible drizzle
Friday brings clouds and a chance of light drizzle to northern slopes, while southern coasts stay sunny with highs near 30ºC. The Atlantic remains…
West Nile virus detected for first time in Canary Islands
The Canary Islands Government has confirmed the first-ever detection of West Nile virus in the archipelago, with three horses testing positive in the south…
Border checks on Italy arrivals affect 37 in Canaries
Spain has reintroduced temporary border controls on arrivals from Italy following the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Figures show 37 passengers have been affected at…
Latest News from Individual Islands
Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the archipelago, but every island runs its own story. For news from the other islands, head here:
- Tenerife News – the latest updates from the archipelago’s largest island
- Gran Canaria News – current information from the third-largest island
- Lanzarote News – breaking news from the island of volcanic landscapes
- Fuerteventura News – updates from the surfer’s paradise
- La Palma News – news from the “Beautiful Island”
- La Gomera News – updates from the island of the whistling language
- El Hierro News – latest news from the smallest island
We follow what’s happening across Gran Canaria every day – from Las Palmas to Maspalomas, from the dunes to the capital. Planning a visit or already on the island?
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