Maspalomas news, gathered daily: what is happening around Gran Canaria’s southern resort belt – dune reserve rules, weather and calima alerts, events from the lighthouse to Playa del Ingles, and the island-wide Gran Canaria stories that shape every visit.
Below: the latest news from Maspalomas and the rest of Gran Canaria, newest first.
EU commits to boosting Posei aid for Canary Islands
The European Commission has promised to strengthen and extend cohesion policy and Posei aid for the primary sector in its 2028-2034 budget, as part…
Imserso holidays in Canarias: 879,213 places on sale
The Imserso travel programme opens its 2026-2027 season on 16 September with 879,213 places available, of which 25.9% are on the island coasts. Canary…
Canarias decree unlocks La Palma recovery funds
Spain has approved key measures from the Canarias decree, including a 60% income tax rebate for La Palma residents and €100 million for reconstruction….
Friday: autumn-like skies and morning showers
Friday brings an autumn feel to the Canary Islands, with light rain or drizzle on north and north-east slopes during the morning. Temperatures dip…
Canary Islands public holidays 2027: full calendar
The Canary Islands have confirmed their public holiday calendar for 2027, with 15 days off for residents. The list combines national, regional, island and…
Canary Islands approve €253m tourism moratorium payouts
The Canarian government has approved an initial €253 million payment towards compensation claims stemming from tourism moratoriums. The total bill, including interest, could reach…
Useful Maspalomas links
Everything else we keep updated for Maspalomas and Gran Canaria:
- Maspalomas weather – the live forecast for your exact resort, updated daily
- Gran Canaria island guide – when to go, beaches, transport and things to do
- Playa del ingles beach – our on-the-ground beach guide for this stretch of coast
- All Gran Canaria news – the full island-wide news feed
- Canary Islands news – stories from across all eight islands
Maspalomas means the dunes, the 19th-century lighthouse and the sunniest corner of Gran Canaria – over 320 days of sunshine a year on this coast. For Maspalomas news that skips the noise and keeps the facts, bookmark this page and check back often.