GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria is the second largest island in terms of population and it has 32 natural protected spaces. The island caters to all types of tourists, having great routes for hikes, as well as beautiful beaches. Most of the resorts are in the Maspalomas area so this would be a good area to lok for holiday packages to the Canary Islands.
7 Best Beaches in Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - September 25, 2018When it comes to beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are the winners in our personal opinions. Gran Canaria has many amazing beaches, all very different in terms of atmosphere, natural conditions, sand type and location, so there's something great to discover for ...
Gran Canaria Carnival 2019
GRAN CANARIA - September 21, 2018Gran Canaria is well known as a great place for partying, so during the Carnival season the island is full of music, energy and colour. Everyone is invited to take part in the festivities and enjoy the free spirit of Gran Canaria! If you're into partying all night long, then you should definitely ...
Fiesta de San Miguel 2018 in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - September 10, 2018EVENT IN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 IN GRAN CANARIA Fiesta de San Miguel in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria: September 14th - October 13th 2018 Main events: 14 September - Festival de Folklore 15 September - Magic Night Race 22 September - Romería- Big party with music 28 September - Noche de la ...
10 Things to do in Gran Canaria - Best Places to Visit and See
GRAN CANARIA - August 15, 2018Gran Canaria is the second most visited island of Canary Islands (after Tenerife) and it's often referred to as a Mini Continent, due to its diversity in landscapes. From amazing beaches to mountain trails and volcanic landscapes, Gran Canaria has it all. Visitors come here for the beautiful and ...
Aguimes Carnival 2019
GRAN CANARIA - August 09, 2018Aguimes has been one of the first towns in Gran Canaria to announce the period and the theme for the 2019 carnival. The election of the allegory of the carnival in Agüimes for next year took place at the meeting of the carnival commission which was held, Tuesday, May 8th, to assess the events ...
Telde Carnival 2019
GRAN CANARIA - August 07, 2018Telde City Council has called a contest to choose the poster for the 2019 Carnival in Telde, Gran Canaria. This is the second time that the Department of Celebrations organizes this event and they hope to attract even more participants in 2019. The contest for the poster has a prize of 300 euros and ...
Best Airbnb Rentals in Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - July 05, 2018If you are looking for accommodation in Gran Canaria for your next vacation, then maybe you should continue reading this article where we've gathered 10 beautiful home rentals that you will love! At under 100€ per day you can find stunning beach front apartments, entire charming houses with ...
New Year's Eve in Gran Canaria 2018/2019
GRAN CANARIA - December 28, 2017Gran Canaria is a great party destination in Europe, especially during the winter months when the rest of continental Europe is fighting snow, low temperatures and gloomy days with no sunshine. So...how is Gran Canaria in winter? Actually, Gran Canaria is one of the hottest Canary Islands during the ...
5 Secret places in Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - November 30, 2017For most visitors, Gran Canaria is just a beach destination where they can enjoy a great weather all year round. But just like the other Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has so much more to offer besides the popular tourist spots: beautiful nature, secret beaches, amazing views from mountain tops and ...
Christmas in Gran Canaria 2018
GRAN CANARIA - October 31, 2017A holiday in Gran Canaria is probably your best bet for a sunny and warm Christmas, along with the rest of the Canary Islands, which have the best climate in Europe during winter. If you want to know more about it read further regarding the hottest Canary Island, to get a better sense of how warm ...
Things to do in Telde, Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - October 30, 2017Telde is the second most populated city in Gran Canaria and it used to be the capital of the island before Las Palmas. The town is located in the southeast of the island, just 16 km south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and very close to the island's airport. A bit about the history of Telde The city ...
Gran Canaria Carnival 2018
GRAN CANARIA - October 26, 2017Gran Canaria is recognized as a great place for partying, so during the Carnival days the island is full of life, music and color. Everyone is invited to take part in the festivities and enjoy the free spirit of Gran Canaria! From North to South the entire island will be in a festive mood, so take ...
Work starts at the new Siam Park in Gran Canaria
GRAN CANARIA - October 26, 2017The famous Siam Park in Tenerife, named in 2017 as the best waterpark in the world, is going to have a sister park built on the island of Gran Canaria. The start of this project has been much anticipated, as it's believed that the park will attract a lot of tourists on the island. Siam Park in ...
Aguimes Carnival 2018
GRAN CANARIA - October 26, 2017Aguimes has been one of the first towns in Gran Canaria to announce the dates and the theme for the carnival in 2018. The theme was chosen as usually by the Carnival Commission. Aguimes Carnival 2018 Dates - between 3 - 25 February 2018 The theme for the event was announced back in May 2017. The ...
Telde Carnival 2018
GRAN CANARIA - October 26, 2017The City Council of Telde in Gran Canaria have recently organized a public vote on Facebook and Google Form in order to choose the theme for the carnival next year. The options were: China, Music Legends, The Jungle and The Wild West. The chosen theme for the 2018 Carnival in Telde had been chosen ...
Halloween in Gran Canaria 2017
GRAN CANARIA - October 20, 2017With Halloween fastly approaching, there are lots of events and parties announced in Gran Canaria for the spookiest night of the year. Halloween parties for kids in Gran Canaria Most of the big hotels will have some sort of activities and events for kids during the day as part of their entertainment....
Things to do in Gran Canaria when it's raining
GRAN CANARIA - September 25, 2017Although Gran Canaria it's known for its great weather and back to back hours of sunshine, sometimes it does happen to get some bad weather and rainy days. The island gets around 2 rainy days a month, but the autumn-winter season tend to get more rain than the summer months. However, Gran Canaria is ...
Events in Gran Canaria in July 2017
GRAN CANARIA - June 20, 2017Gran Canaria Wind and Waves Festival - 8 July to 16 July 2017 Windsurf World Cup - Festival Pozo Izquierdo The registration for the championship will start on Sunday, July 9th and during the day time you will be able to see the participants competing and at night there will be music and other ...
Where To Stay In Gran Canaria 2018/2019
GRAN CANARIA - May 31, 2017Gran Canaria is known by many as a "Miniature continent", due to its diverse climate and landscape, that varies depending on where exactly you are on the island. You can go from the endless dunes of Maspalomas to the busy capital of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in just under an hour, for a completely ...
Canary Islands Rally 2017
GRAN CANARIA - February 25, 2017This year will be the 41th edition of Canary Islands Rally (previously knows as El Corte Ingles Rally) and the event will be happening during the first weekend of May in Gran Canaria. Canary Islands Rally 2017 Dates - 4, 5 and 6 May 2017 in Gran Canaria The novelty for this year's edition will be ...
Challenge Gran Canaria Mogan 2017
GRAN CANARIA - February 08, 2017This event is open to beginners also and it is a great way to start triathlons! Date for Challenge Gran Canaria - Mogan: 22 April 2017 The online registration process is open for: Short Triathlon: 1.9 km swimming, 45 km of cycling and 7 km run. Great for beginners and a good way to start triathlons! ...
Gran Canaria Markets
GRAN CANARIA - January 24, 2017Gran Canaria is an ideal place for shopping during your holiday, as the island has over 20 weekly markets and a few annual ones. No matter where you are staying, you will be able to find a local flea market or craft market close by. In spanish these are called Mercado Artisanal or Mercadillos, ...
The Three Kings Parade in Gran Canaria 2018 / ...
GRAN CANARIA - January 04, 2017On the 5th of January 2018, the entire island of Gran Canaria will celebrate the visit of the three wise men: Balthasar of Arabia, Melchior of Persia and Gaspar of India. The Three Kings Parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2018 Location: Santa Catalina Harbour Time: 12:00 The festivities will begin ...
Fiesta de Ntra. Sra. de Los Dolores 2018 in Las Palmas ...
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - September 11, 2018EVENT IN GRAN CANARIA - SEPTEMBER 2018 Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores in the capital of Las Palmas General information Location: Square of Don Benito (Schamann) / Plaza de Don Benito Schedule: From September 14th 2018 at 21:00 until September 23rd 2018 at 15:00 This article will be updates ...
Maspalomas Carnival 2019
MASPALOMAS - August 10, 2018If you're in the area of Maspalomas around the middle of March, you must join in on the 2019 International Carnival of Maspalomas. Also, if you're also interested in the festival happening in the capital, see the dedicated page for the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2019. Maspalomas Carnival ...
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2019
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - August 09, 2018Gran Canaria has announced the dates and more details regarding the carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, including the theme and the competition for the poster. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival Dates: February 15th - March 10th 2019 Carnival theme for the event in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: A ...
Poema del Mar, the incredible aquarium ready to be ...
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - December 11, 2017Update December 11th 2017 We now know the date of the grand opening for Poema del Mar - 17 December 2017, hoping to attract around 500 000 visitors during the next year Poema del Mar is the newest attraction ready to be launched in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at the end of 2017. The aquarium Poema ...
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2018
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - October 26, 2017Gran Canaria has announced the dates and more details regarding the carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, including the theme and the competition for the poster. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival Dates: 26 January - 18 February 2018 Carnival theme for the event in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: ...
Maspalomas Carnival 2018
MASPALOMAS - July 25, 2017Another carnival in the Canary Islands has been announced: The International Carnival of Maspalomas. If you're also interested in the festival happening in the capital, see the dedicated page for the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2018. Maspalomas Carnival Dates: 2 March - 11 March 2018 ...
Maspalomas Gay Pride 2017
MASPALOMAS - February 14, 2017The event first started in Gran Canaria in 2001 and since then it kept growing every year, with thousands of people coming to the island just to participate. In 2017 it will be the 16th edition and it will be bigger than ever! In 2016 there were over 100 000 participants at the main parade and ...
Dunas Festival - Summer Gay Festival Gran Canaria 2017
MASPALOMAS - February 10, 2017The Dunas Festival has a long standing tradition in Gran Canaria, celebrated for the first time in 2007. This year the festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary and you can expect a party like no other! Dunas Festival 2017 Dates: 10 - 15 August 2017 in Playa del Ingles The festival is always ...
Elton John Concert in Gran Canaria 2017
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - February 09, 2017The famous artist Elton John will come to the island of Gran Canaria for a long awaited concert this year! Date for the Elton John concert in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - 18 July 2017 Time: 20:30. Gates open at 19:30 Where: Gran Canaria Festival Rock 2017 at Gran Canaria Arena Elton John will be ...
Maspalomas Beach And Sand Dunes - A Must See In Gran ...
MASPALOMAS - January 07, 2017The Maspalomas Beach and Sand Dunes are situated in the south of Gran Canaria and constitute a protected Nature Reserve space since 1897. This area is the center of tourism on the island and the Dunes play a big role in the popularity of the resorts around them. The Maspalomas Sand Dunes occupy an ...
First Christmas Market in Maspalomas - Gran Canaria
MASPALOMAS - January 03, 2017It looks lile 2016 brings more interesting in Christmas events in the Canary Islands, as tourism grows and the local authorities are looking to offer more entertainment. This year will mark the beginning of the first Christmas Market in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, between 16 - 18 December, organized ...
