Maspalomas

The 60th edition of the Patron Saint Festivities of San Fernando promises a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and community, as announced by Yilenia Vega, Councilor for Festivities and Events of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, during a press conference alongside Mayor Marco Aurelio Pérez.

The carnival in Maspalomas is usually celebrated three weekends before Easter that year, and it's a great time to visit the island if you like to party and dress up.

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated Gran Cabalgata of the Maspalomas International Carnival 2025, as the final lineup of 100 spectacular floats has been confirmed.

Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival is a unique type of event in all the Canary Islands, which is celebrated with a lot of "soul" on the beach in San Agustin, close to Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles.

Maspalomas Pride by Freedom' becomes a more sustainable, safe and supportive event, with more than 40 musical, leisure and fun events.

Is it getting cold and rainy at home and you are looking for a bit of sun in Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles? Then you are looking at the right place because the Canary Islands are the top destination for Europeans when the cold season is just around the corner.

The Maspalomas Beach and Sand Dunes are situated in the south of Gran Canaria and constitute a protected Nature Reserve space since 1987.

Are you wondering if September is a good month to come to Maspalomas? September is definitely still hot, no doubt about that. The island also get much quieter after the first half of the month, when most families with children have returned home for the start of the school year. For us, September is an amazing time to be in Gran Canaria.

Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular resorts, due to its all-year-round good weather, which makes it a good destination even for a winter holiday in the sun.

Looking to come to Maspalomas / Playa del Ingles for an early summer break? Or are you planning to come over for a family holiday during half term?

The largest festival in the Canary Islands arrives in Maspalomas between 6 - 9 April, with four days of music and fun.

Are you trying to plan your summer holiday and you're wondering if either Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles in July are a good idea as potential destinations? Although the Canary Islands might not be your first choice for a summer trip, Gran Canaria has so much to offer all year round, that you shouldn't discard it when looking for the right destination for your next family holiday.

Planning a summer holiday to Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles in June? In June the weather starts to really feel like proper summer, although the Canary Islands enjoy a rather privileged climate, which feels like spring all year round. This means that although it is warm, the weather is usually not overly hot, although the UV index is very high.

Maspalomas is a great winter destination if you prefer to escape the cold and spend your holidays in the sun. And what better month than December to feel the holiday's spirit in Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, on the gorgeous island of Gran Canaria?