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 weather: Heat rise and strong winds on Monday
The Canary Islands will enjoy mostly stable weather this Monday with temperatures climbing again, potentially exceeding 30°C in southern Tenerife and parts of Gran…
Canary Islands launches 2026 wildfire campaign with 2,600 personnel
The Canary Islands government has announced the activation of its 2026 wildfire campaign from 1 June, with a record 2,600 personnel. New resources include…
Monday: Summer begins with trade winds
The Canary Islands kick off the meteorological summer this Monday with moderate trade winds, a mix of clouds and sun, and slightly rising temperatures….
Traffic chaos warning as Pope Leo XIV visits Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit to the Canary Islands on 11-12 June will trigger an extensive traffic management operation across Tenerife and Gran Canaria….
Fred. Olsen boss: ‘We are ready for the new era in Canary Islands ferries’
In an exclusive interview, the head of Fred. Olsen Express discusses the company’s strategy following Baleària’s takeover of Armas Trasmediterránea. He explains the new…
From Tenerife to the stars: the scientist who hunted exoplanets
Astrophysicist Rafael Luque, recently awarded the prestigious Princesa de Girona Research Award, looks back on the five transformative years he spent in the Canary…
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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