60th Anniversary of Fiestas Patronales de Maspalomas to start on May 22nd
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60th Anniversary of Fiestas Patronales de Maspalomas to start on May 22nd

Published on May 19, 2025

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.

Helicopter rescues injured hiker in Gran Canaria
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Helicopter rescues injured hiker in Gran Canaria

Published on April 22, 2025

A 23-year-old woman was airlifted to safety on Monday, April 21, 2025, after suffering a moderate injury while hiking along the trail leading to Güigüí Beach in the municipality of La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria.

Mogán Municipality Launches New Cash Payment System for Sunbeds and Umbrellas on Popular Beaches
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Mogán Municipality Launches New Cash Payment System for Sunbeds and Umbrellas on Popular Beaches

Published on April 17, 2025

A new cash payment system for renting sun loungers and umbrellas has been launched on several popular beaches in the municipality of Mogán, like Puerto Rico, Puerto de Mogán, and El Perchel. The initiative, spearheaded by the Mogán City Council, is aimed at improving convenience for beachgoers, especially those who prefer to pay in cash.

Maspalomas Carnival Parade Ready to Dazzle with 100 Floats
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Maspalomas Carnival Parade Ready to Dazzle with 100 Floats

Published on February 25, 2025

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.

Night of Wine and Tapas in Puerto Mogán on Valentine's Day
News from Gran Canaria

Night of Wine and Tapas in Puerto Mogán on Valentine's Day

Published on February 05, 2025

The Mogán Town Hall is set to host a special "Night of Wine and Tapas" on Friday, February 14, in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Two Nightclubs in Meloneras Fined €36,000 for Serious Violations
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Two Nightclubs in Meloneras Fined €36,000 for Serious Violations

Published on November 20, 2024

The San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council has imposed fines totaling €36,000 on two nightclubs in Meloneras for breaching urban planning and public event regulations.

Canary Islands Gov is replacing the pavement on Costa Alegre promenade in Arguineguin
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Canary Islands Gov is replacing the pavement on Costa Alegre promenade in Arguineguin

Published on October 30, 2024

The Government of the Canary Islands, through its Directorate of Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Tourism Quality, has allocated nearly €30,000 for a project requested by the Mogán City Council to replace deteriorated pavement on 250 square meters of the Costa Alegre beach promenade in Arguineguín.

Maspalomas bans Tuk-Tuks over legal and safety concerns
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Maspalomas bans Tuk-Tuks over legal and safety concerns

Published on September 16, 2024

A major international tour operator has immediately terminated its 90-minute tourist excursion contract with a company operating electric tuk-tuks in Maspalomas, following a report from the Local Police and the Department of Transport and Urban Mobility. The service was suspended for operating without permits and violating the Municipal Transport Ordinance.

ALDI has opened its first store in Sonnenland-Maspalomas
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ALDI has opened its first store in Sonnenland-Maspalomas

Published on August 20, 2024

ALDI has opened its first store in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, located in the Sonnenland-Maspalomas area. The supermarket, situated on Camino de Quito Street, spans over 1,100 square meters of sales floor.

Mogan to shut off beach showers to conserve water and combat drought
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Mogan to shut off beach showers to conserve water and combat drought

Published on June 26, 2024

The Town Council will launch a water-saving and restriction plan starting July 1st for municipal services such as Parks and Gardens, as well as beach showers and foot showers.

Fire, music and dancing on Playa de Mogan for Noche de San Juan
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Fire, music and dancing on Playa de Mogan for Noche de San Juan

Published on June 17, 2024

On Sunday, June 23, the traditional Night of San Juan (Noche de San Juan) will take place on Mogán beach.

New swimming lane open between Anfi and Patalavaca beaches in Gran Canaria
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New swimming lane open between Anfi and Patalavaca beaches in Gran Canaria

Published on May 20, 2024

The Mogán City Council, after requesting the corresponding authorization, has installed a 700-meter swimming lane that connects the beaches of Anfi del Mar and Patalavaca.

New restaurant opening in Arguineguin on Playa del Perchel
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New restaurant opening in Arguineguin on Playa del Perchel

Published on August 01, 2023

A new frontline restaurant called "La Chirina" recently opened its doors on the recently renovated beach in Arguineguin, in the municipality of Mogan, on the island of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria wildfire almost stabilized, with 280 hectares affected
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Gran Canaria wildfire almost stabilized, with 280 hectares affected

Published on July 26, 2023

According to the authorities, the wildfire in Gran Canaria currently affects over 280 hectares, but it is close to being stabilized after all the work done last night and this morning.

Wildfire in Gran Canaria reaches Pico de las Nieves
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Wildfire in Gran Canaria reaches Pico de las Nieves

Published on July 25, 2023

Cabildo de Gran Canaria announced that a wildfire was detected today in Gran Canaria in the area of Cortijo de Huertas, within the municipality of Tejeda, which has already reached the fence that delimits the facilities of the EVA 21 Aerial Surveillance Squadron of Pico de Las Nieves.

San Agustin seafront promenade has been remodeled and has new pavement
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San Agustin seafront promenade has been remodeled and has new pavement

Published on May 30, 2023

The Paseo Marítimo de San Agustín, specifically the section between the Don Gregory Hotel and the Beach Club Hotel, has been renovated and has a new image after the works undertaken by the Department of Roads and Works of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council.

New sunbeds for the beaches in Meloneras, Maspalomas and Playa del lnglés
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New sunbeds for the beaches in Meloneras, Maspalomas and Playa del lnglés

Published on May 10, 2023

The Department of Coast and Beaches of the City Council of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has begun the renovation of the sunbeds and umbrellas of the entire coastline of the municipality, specifically it has begun changing the entire sector corresponding to Meloneras Beach.

New edition of 'Gáldar in Bloom' celebrated during the month of May
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New edition of 'Gáldar in Bloom' celebrated during the month of May

Published on May 02, 2023

Over 11,000 plants and flowers will give color to the historic center of Gáldar starting this Wednesday in May, in the III edition of the 'Gáldar en Flor' exhibition.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria welcomed 22.7% more tourists in first quarter of 2023
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria welcomed 22.7% more tourists in first quarter of 2023

Published on April 28, 2023

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria registered very good data in terms of overnight stays, with almost 428,000 hotel nights contracted. German, British and Swedish were the main foreign issuing markets in this period, while Spanish tourism exceeded 50% of all visitors to the city in March.

Maspalomas Vive Fest 2023 - Largest festival in the Canary Islands comes to Maspalomas
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Maspalomas Vive Fest 2023 - Largest festival in the Canary Islands comes to Maspalomas

Published on February 28, 2023

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

This was the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2023
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This was the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2023

Published on January 06, 2023

In 2023, Las Palas de Gran Canaria celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings with a big parade through the city and a beautiful ceremony in the port to receive their Majesties.

Amazing fireworks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on New Year's Eve 2023
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Amazing fireworks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on New Year's Eve 2023

Published on January 01, 2023

After two years with no proper New Year's Eve celebrations, Las Palmas went all out with the fireworks display to welcome 2023 with all the bells and whistles.

Big celebrations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after Argentina's epic World Cup victory
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Big celebrations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after Argentina's epic World Cup victory

Published on December 19, 2022

Fans have gathered last night in Plaza de Espana in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria's capital city, to celebrate Argentina's epic World Cup win.

Over 400,000 seats between Gran Canaria and the UK this winter season
News from Gran Canaria

Over 400,000 seats between Gran Canaria and the UK this winter season

Published on November 09, 2022

Gran Canaria will have 417,129 regular seats connecting it to the United Kingdom this winter season. This represents a milestone in the island's connectivity, with an increase of 31.8% compared to the same months of the 2019-2020 season, which is a good sign for the island's tourism recovery.

Sunset Canarias Mogán 2022 - Music Festival in Gran Canaria
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Sunset Canarias Mogán 2022 - Music Festival in Gran Canaria

Published on October 14, 2022

Sunset Canarias festival will take place in various locations in Playa de Mogán, Gran Canaria, between October 17 and 28.

Beach facilities in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, now managed by Mogán City Council
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Beach facilities in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, now managed by Mogán City Council

Published on September 24, 2022

Since Friday, September 23, Mogán City Council has started to administer the beach facilities offered in Puerto Rico, after the company that was previously in charge, Puerto Rico SA, removed their beach hammocks and umbrellas.

Newly renovated El Perchel beach in Arguineguín is ready to welcome visitors
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Newly renovated El Perchel beach in Arguineguín is ready to welcome visitors

Published on September 17, 2022

The town of Arguineguín enjoys from this Friday a completely rehabilitated recreation area and equipped with new services, El Perchel beach.

Maspalomas and Meloneras will completely renew sunbeds and umbrellas on beaches
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Maspalomas and Meloneras will completely renew sunbeds and umbrellas on beaches

Published on September 15, 2022

The Maspalomas-Gran Canaria Tourism Rehabilitation Consortium has put out to tender the supply of sunbeds and umbrellas for the beaches in the area of Maspalomas Costa Canaria, for a value of 600,000 euros, divided into two lots.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to celebrate St. John's Eve with concerts and a fireworks show
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to celebrate St. John's Eve with concerts and a fireworks show

Published on June 21, 2022

The city of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria is preparing a big celebration of the Bonfires of Saint John (Noche de San Juan) in the area of Las Canteras beach, with concerts and fireworks.

New walking trail in Gran Canaria, through the unique red eucalyptus trees of Valsequillo
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New walking trail in Gran Canaria, through the unique red eucalyptus trees of Valsequillo

Published on March 23, 2022

The Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through its Ministry of the Environment, has created a new path that runs through the unique forest of red eucalyptus trees found at the bottom of the Barranco de San Miguel, in Valsequillo.

Sunbeds will be back to Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles beaches in Gran Canaria
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Sunbeds will be back to Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles beaches in Gran Canaria

Published on February 03, 2022

The City Council of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has requested on Monday that the service of sunbeds and umbrellas on Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas be resumed, after being suspended since March 14, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2022 Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be delayed for two weeks
News from Gran Canaria

The 2022 Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be delayed for two weeks

Published on January 13, 2022

The mayor of Las Palmas, Augusto Hidalgo, has announced on Wednesday, January 12th, that this year's carnival in the capital will be delayed for two weeks.

Tourist bus in Las Palmas resumes operation from Friday, October 15
News from Gran Canaria

Tourist bus in Las Palmas resumes operation from Friday, October 15

Published on October 12, 2021

The two-story Hop-on Hop-off buses in the capital of Gran Canaria will start running again from next Friday, October 15. For the first weekend, the company will offer a special discount for Canarian residents.

The markets in Maspalomas are reopening on Friday, October 1
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The markets in Maspalomas are reopening on Friday, October 1

Published on September 28, 2021

The Councilor for Markets in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, María Ángeles Rodríguez, has announced the market in Maspalomas will resume its activity on Friday, October 1.

Visit Mirador del Faro de la Sardina, a newly renovated viewpoint on Gran Canaria's northwest coast
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Visit Mirador del Faro de la Sardina, a newly renovated viewpoint on Gran Canaria's northwest coast

Published on September 24, 2021

Mirador del Faro de la Sardina has been renovated with an investment of 82,962.44 euros, and will now be an added feature on the route of tourist attractions in Gran Canaria.

The markets in Playa de Mogán and Arguineguin are restarting in October
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The markets in Playa de Mogán and Arguineguin are restarting in October

Published on September 21, 2021

The municipal markets in Playa de Mogán and Arguineguín will be organized again from October 1, after more than a year and a half of being suspended as a result of the pandemic.

Guguy could become the first National Park in Gran Canaria
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Guguy could become the first National Park in Gran Canaria

Published on September 13, 2021

The president of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, has announced that the island's government is committed to achieving the declaration as National Park for Guguy in the shortest time possible.

Gran Canaria Wine Route becomes the first certified route of its kind in the Canary Islands
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Gran Canaria Wine Route becomes the first certified route of its kind in the Canary Islands

Published on July 23, 2021

Gran Canaria Wine Route (Ruta del Vino de Gran Canaria) has become the first certified Wine Route in the Canary Islands, which means that the island of Gran Canaria Wine Route will become a favourite for wine tourism in the archipelago.

8,000 laurel trees to be planted in Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires
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8,000 laurel trees to be planted in Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires

Published on April 15, 2021

The Cabildo of Gran Canaria will allocate more than 400,000 euros to plant 8,000 laurel trees and thermophilic forest in the eight largest farms that it owns in the northern midlands of Gran Canaria as part of the fight against forest fires and to promote biodiversity.

Mogán inaugurates the first area for camper vans and motorhomes in the municipality
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Mogán inaugurates the first area for camper vans and motorhomes in the municipality

Published on October 25, 2020

The municipality of Mogán, in the south of Gran Canaria, has inaugurated the first municipal area for parking and overnight stays for motorhomes and camper vans in the municipality. This area is now the first place of this kind that is managed by a local Administration in the Canary Islands.

The 2021 Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is cancelled
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The 2021 Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is cancelled

Published on October 14, 2020

The world of Carnival will have to wait until 2022 for the celebration of another edition in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The Carnival department works on a series of acts that, throughout 2021, will keep the essence of the party alive.

Gran Canaria hotels set to reopen after the closure caused by Covid-19
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Gran Canaria hotels set to reopen after the closure caused by Covid-19

Published on July 30, 2020

Hotels and apartment complexes in Gran Canaria are starting to reopen for the summer season after the closure caused by the Covid-19 health crisis. We have tried to create a list of places that have already announced a date for reopening,

Gran Canaria flights in July 2020
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Gran Canaria flights in July 2020

Published on June 04, 2020

The official page for Tourism in Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Turismo) has published a list of flights to the island in the upcoming month, after the movement restrictions will be lifted and Spain will start to allow once again foreign visitors to come over on holiday.

Free Bus to the Airport for Tourists in Gran Canaria During the State of Alarm
News from Gran Canaria

Free Bus to the Airport for Tourists in Gran Canaria During the State of Alarm

Published on March 21, 2020

Gran Canaria Tourism Board has announced that the bus ride to the airport for tourists in Gran Canaria during Spain's State of Alarm will be free. This measure has been adopted in order to help tourists ...

Las Palmas is expecting the arrival of 5 cruise ships during the first weekend of 2020
News from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas is expecting the arrival of 5 cruise ships during the first weekend of 2020

Published on January 03, 2020

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is expecting the visit of 5 large cruise ships during the first weekend of 2020, between Saturday, January 4th, and Sunday, January 5th. The 5 ships expected in the capital of Gran Canaria are the AIDAnova, Marella Explorer, Zenith, AIDAstella and Mein Schiff.

Work starts at the new Siam Park in Gran Canaria
News from Gran Canaria

Work starts at the new Siam Park in Gran Canaria

Published on October 26, 2017

The 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.

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