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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 15-17 November 2024
Here we go, the Christmas season on Gran Canaria starts this weekend with the first seasonal events, and the Xmas Lights are switched on in towns and shopping centres. Events and activities will continue all the way up to 6 January, when their Majesties, The Three Kings (aka Wise Men) are celebrated on the Epiphany, their special Day. The weather however is not looking so high-spirited over the next few days as some rain is in the forecast, though south will likely miss the worst of it, as usual.
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 8-10 November 2024
A gorgeous and warm November weekend is ahead on Gran Canaria. There are some pretty awesome events happening all around the island. Perfect days are ahead for some exploration and enjoyment!8-10 November
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 1-3 November 2024 & Noche de Finaos
Hello November!
The first weekend of the month starts with a bank holiday in Spain, a “puente” long weekend. Sun will shine and there are many events taking place this Night of the Dead Finaos weekend, all around Gran Canaria. Get out and see the island.
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 25-27 October 2024
It’s the last weekend of October and there are a variety of great things to go, and do, and see, all around Gran Canaria. That being said, autumn rains have finally found us here…
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 18-20 October 2024
A wonderful October weekend ahead on Gran Canaria. Lovely warm autumn weather is predicted and there are some awesome public events, activities and festivities on offer.
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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips October 4-6 2024
Hello October! A tremendous start to the last quarter of the year with a packed weekend ahead. There are Patron saints’ fiestas with pilgrimage offerings, religious processions and fireworks, an apple festival, a dance festival, multiple fairs and monthly markets, music festivals and much more to enjoy and explore on Gran Canaria.
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 27-29 September 2024
Welcome to The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 27-29 September – It is going to be a busy last weekend of September on Gran Canaria, with many different kinds of festivities and celebrations to choose from. There are patron saints’ festivities, a Pet Fair, markets, rally racing and of course, the last of the “End of Summer” festivities just to name a few worth highlighting.
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 20-22 September 2024
A full swing of traditional patron saints’ fiestas is on offer this weekend around Gran Canaria with pilgrimage offerings and popular events galore. It is such a special time to visit towns and villages whilst they are celebrating their festivities and are all decked out and decorated.
The Growing Importance of British Post-Brexit Tourism
British tourism has long been a vital part of the Canary Islands’ economy, but in the years following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the significance of British visitors has reached new heights.
German Tourist Dies Following Shark Attack More Than 500 km South Of Canary Islands
A tragic shark attack has claimed the life of a 30-year-old German woman, who was swimming off a catamaran more than 500 kilometers from the Canary Islands. The incident occurred on Monday, September 16, 2024, in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 180 kilometers east of Dakhla, Western Sahara. Despite efforts to rescue her, the woman died before reaching a hospital in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 13-15 September 2024
A busy September weekend ahead! Some traditional patron saints’ fiestas are just getting started while others are finishing up. Guía are celebrating their very traditional Las Marías festivities, there is a religious procession in the mountain town of Tejeda, a Wine and Tapas Night to enjoy in Playa de Mogán.
Gran Canaria Mass Emergency Warning Test: ES-Alert on September 26
The Canary Islands Government will conduct a test of the ES-Alert emergency warning system across Gran Canaria on Thursday, September 26. This system is part of Spain’s National Alert Network and is designed to send immediate SMS alerts to mobile phones in areas affected by imminent or ongoing emergencies. These alerts will provide crucial information on the safety measures that people should follow, allowing for accurate information and a quicker response to serious situations.
Gran Canaria Hit by A 3.8-Magnitude Tremor, One of The Largest in 60 Years
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook Gran Canaria, marking one the strongest seismic events felt on the island in six decades. The quake, with its epicentre off the northern coastal municipality of Santa María de Guía, was felt across 14 of Gran Canaria’s 21 municipalities, according to the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
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