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.
British tourists warned to avoid certain Canary Islands beaches
British tourists face fresh warnings about travelling to the Canary Islands after The Sun reported on ‘black flag’ beaches to avoid this summer. The…
Saharan dust levels rise in Europe, study finds
A new study published in Nature reveals that desert dust from Africa has increased by up to 25% in southern Europe over the last…
Thursday: Heat and strong winds across the Islands
Thursday brings temperatures over 30°C in southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura, with strong winds of up to 70 km/h and rough seas between…
Holiday rental law ‘has not cut long-term rents’ in Canaries
A year after the Canary Islands holiday rental law was approved, the sector association Ascav says it has forced small owners out without reducing…
Iberia Express launches new Canary Islands resident fare deal
Iberia Express has launched a new promotional fare for Canary Islands residents with flights to Madrid from just €17 each way. The offer is…
Wednesday: warmer weather across the Islands
It’s a sunnier, warmer Wednesday across the Canary Islands. Temperatures are on the rise with light winds and calm ocean conditions. Check the full…
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.