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.
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Canary Islands group demands halt to coastal demolitions
The Canary Islands Platform for Those Affected by the Coastal Law has called for the suspension of demolition orders until the reform is approved….
Thursday: hot sunshine and light calima
Thursday will be bright and hot across the Canary Islands, with temperatures climbing to 33ºC in Gran Canaria. Expect a light calima in the…
New drone guide to protect Canary Islands wildlife
The Canary Islands Government has published a best-practice guide for flying drones in natural spaces aimed at reducing harm to biodiversity, particularly birds. The…
Why the goat is the perfect companion for Canary Islanders
This article sings the praises of the goat as the ideal pet and a cornerstone of Canarian life. It reflects on its practical uses,…
Seismic activity continues across the Canary Islands
The National Geographic Institute has registered 14 earthquakes across the Canary Islands since Sunday, with the strongest measuring 2.6 in magnitude. Most were centred…
Wednesday: heat builds across the Islands
Wednesday brings the start of a warm spell, with thermometers hitting 34°C in southern Gran Canaria. Expect mostly clear skies, strong breezes on exposed…
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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