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.
Wednesday: calima retreats, sunshine returns
Wednesday brings stable weather and plenty of sunshine to the Canary Islands, though calima (Saharan dust) will linger, especially in the morning. The dust…
Holiday Rental Association Slams Canary Islands Government Over Law Changes
The Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association (Ascav) has launched a fierce criticism of the regional government, accusing it of using a planning bill to…
Canaries Forge Ahead with Strategic Economic Diversification
The Canary Islands government is intensifying efforts to diversify the archipelago’s economy through strategic sectors including audiovisual, technology, aerospace, and the blue economy. Public…
Supercalima Sweeps Canaries, Disrupting Flights and Health
A severe ‘supercalima’ dust event has engulfed the Canary Islands, pushing air pollution to dangerous levels and causing significant flight disruptions. While the worst…
Canary Islands Housing Prices Surge 17.8%, Exceeding 2007 Peak
Property prices in the Canary Islands have surged by 17.8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, now exceeding the peak…
Canary Islands See Shift in Tourist Accommodation Trends
New statistics reveal a nuanced picture of tourism in the Canary Islands for February 2026. While overnight stays in non-hotel accommodations dipped slightly, overall…
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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