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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Blow for Aena as competition watchdog says airport fees should fall
Spain’s competition watchdog, the CNMC, has published a report recommending that Aena reduce its airport fees by 0.59% annually for the next five years,…
Fisaldo returns to Agüimes with 69 stalls and big discounts
The 26th edition of Fisaldo, the Opportunities Fair, has opened at the Agüimes Exhibition Centre in Gran Canaria with 69 small and medium-sized businesses…
Thursday: Strong winds and a rough Atlantic
Thursday brings strong trade winds gusting up to 80 km/h across mountain peaks and exposed coasts. Northern slopes will see low clouds in the…
Canary Islands tax revenue hits €3.88bn but spending row erupts
The PSOE has urged the Canary Islands government to rethink its tax policy after 2025 revenue hit €3.88bn, nearly 6% more than 2024. The…
Canary Islands tourism campaign targets summer staycations
The Canary Islands Tourism board has launched a new campaign, ‘Orgullosamente Turisla’, to encourage residents to holiday at home this summer. Last year, this…
Avocado mojo: the new sauce taking the Canary Islands by storm
Jonay Hernández and Joana Pérez have spent years exploring the Canary Islands through food. Now, the creators of Guachinches Modernos have partnered with local…
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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