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 wine: A heritage of love and patience
Discover the rich wine heritage of the Canary Islands, from centuries-old vineyards mentioned by Shakespeare to modern-day recognition. Winemaker Carmen Gloria Ferrera shares her…
Beach closures in Canary Islands signal sewage crisis
The Canarian Foundation has warned that beach closures due to faecal contamination in the Canary Islands are no longer isolated incidents but signs of…
Canary Islands airports see slight passenger dip in first half of 2026
The Canary Islands airports recorded 26.8 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a 0.7% decrease compared to the same period last year….
Tuesday: stable weather and rising temperatures
Tuesday brings stable, rain-free weather across the Canary Islands. Expect mostly clear skies, light breezes, and a calm Atlantic. Temperatures are on the rise,…
Three earthquakes recorded in Canary Islands this weekend
Three seismic movements were registered in the Canary Islands over the past few hours, two off the coast of Fuerteventura and one on the…
Mogán tourist tax annulled by Canary Islands High Court
The Canary Islands High Court has annulled Mogán’s pioneering tourist tax, finding it disguised an illegal tax beyond the council’s powers. The ruling, which…
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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