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 lead summer holiday searches for 2026
The Canary Islands are the top summer destinations for Spanish travellers and increasingly popular with international visitors. Kayak data shows Santa Cruz de Tenerife…
Canary Islands gives Aena clear message: ‘You have no say’
The Canary Islands regional government has sent a clear message to Aena, stating the airport operator has no role in political negotiations over airport…
Thursday: Trade winds return, temperatures drop
After a spell of heat, the trade winds are back on Thursday, bringing lower temperatures and clearing the last of the Saharan dust. Expect…
Canary Islands flight costs could rise under ETS rules
President Fernando Clavijo has urged the Spanish government to fight for the Canary Islands to remain exempt from the EU’s Emissions Trading System beyond…
Gran Canaria taxi services get digital overhaul at airport
The Cabildo of Gran Canaria has partnered with the councils of Telde and Ingenio to modernise taxi services at the airport. A shared digital…
Five flights diverted from Tenerife Norte due to fog
Poor visibility forced five flights to divert from Tenerife Norte to Tenerife Sur this Wednesday morning. The affected services included connections from Lanzarote, La…
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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