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.
One place, updated every day.
Canary Islands Property Prices Surge 12% to Record Highs
Property prices in the Canary Islands jumped by 12% in 2025, surpassing the previous records set during the 2007 housing bubble. Despite a national…
Gran Canaria to Host Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026
Gran Canaria has been chosen to host the prestigious Global Sustainable Islands Summit in April 2026. The event will bring together global leaders to…
Canaries Secures Major Power Boost in €500m National Deal
The Canary Islands have been awarded the lion’s share of a major national electricity capacity auction, mobilising over €500 million in investment. More than…
Canary Parliament Seeks 75% Airport Parking Discount for Residents
The Parliament of the Canary Islands has passed a motion urging a 75% discount on airport parking fees for residents. The proposal prioritises those…
Calima to Persist Across Canary Islands Until Tuesday
A yellow weather warning for calima, or Saharan dust haze, remains in place across all seven Canary Islands until Tuesday, significantly reducing visibility. The…
Canary Islands Pension Rise in Doubt After Congress Vote
The future of a planned 2.7% pension increase for over 418,000 retirees in the Canary Islands is uncertain after Congress rejected the government’s omnibus…
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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