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The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 27-29 September 2019
How did we get already to the end of September and it seems summer sped past super fast. There's a big weekend ahead with some awesome events going on, a coast-to-coast hike and several major charity events, Chillout time in Agaete, Patron Saint festivities, the big North Gran Canaria Festival, as well as beer and music events. Absolutely something for everyone. AEMET, the Spanish State Meteorological Agency is predicting beautiful weather down in the south with highs of almost 30ºC in the...
The Gran Canaria forest fire suspected to have originated from a power line in contact with a tree
An electrical supply cable in contact with a large Canary Island pine tree is thought to have caused the raging fire that burned more than 10,000 hectares in August on the island of Gran Canaria, according to researchers' first conclusions. That tree, located on a steep slope in the Ravine of the Virgin, in the municipality of Valleseco, caught alight and the subsequent fire spread violently upward through the ravine.The cable that ignited the tree was a low voltage power line...
The Canary Guide weekend Tips 20-22 September 2019
September rolls forward with uncanny speed and there are many wonderful events happening this weekend around Gran Canaria to go and explore. Including one of the oldest festival events in Veneguera, patron saints' festivities, a World Peace Day event and World clean up day celebrations, two beer festivals, a wedding fair and much more to delight and amuse you. AEMET, the Spanish State Meteorological Agency are predicting highs of 27º in the south and around 26º in the...
The Saint: Las Palmas V Almeria
14/9/19 Las Palmas take on the unbeaten Almeria who sit 3rd in the league. LP had another draw last week against bitter rivals Tenerife. LP would of been disappointed last week as Tenerife played the last part of the match with 10 men but LP failed to take the advantage. 3mins gone and a lively start by the away side. They had the ball in the net but it was offside. 21mins - some good passing by the Alemaria, ball played out wide right and the full back cross looped into the far corner...
The Canary Guide to your weekend ahead, September 13-15 2019
It's mid September already and the weather predictions for the weekend ahead is looking great. There are so many wonderful events happening around Gran Canaria throughout what promises to be a blissful weekend. AEMET, the Spanish meteorological Agency are predicting highs of around 30ºC in the south and probably a few degrees lower in the north. We might see few clouds too during the days ahead. The Canary Guide to your weekend 13-15 September 2019 The Canary Guide to your...
The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 6-8 September 2019
A grand set of events for the weekend ahead, and over days that follow, with two of the most popular traditional annual celebrations on Gran Canaria happening back to back. AEMET, the Spanish meteorological agency, predict highs in the shade of 28º to 30ºC in the south with some cloud cover over the island, particularly to the north, and maximum temperatures ranging from 25º-27ºC in the mountain town of Teror for their weekend over the main fiesta days. Exceptionally, this edition...
Three new direct air routes from Gran Canaria to Pamplona, Zaragoza and Murcia
Gran Canaria will have three new Binter airlines routes that will link the island with Pamplona, Zaragoza and Murcia on the east of mainland Spain. Connectivity with the peninsula, and so mainland Europe, will improve with each of the cities having two weekly flights scheduled. Canarian airline Binter has already put these new routes on sale which will operate from the end of October and facilitate arrivals of domestic, Spanish national tourists, a very important...
£3 million grant to help UK nationals in the EU prepare for Brexit
UK Government announces £3 million grant to help UK nationals in the EU prepare for Brexit UK nationals who may struggle to complete their residency applications will be helped by measures announced by the UK Government. Up to £3 million is being provided for organisations who will inform UK nationals who live in EU member states including Spain, about the need to register as resident and support them as they complete their applications. The Government wants to support those who...
The Saint: Las Palmas v Racing Santander
31/8/19 Las Palmas looking for their first win of the season against Racing Club Santander. Last weekend they got a good draw away to Malaga, where they took the lead but couldn’t manage to hold on, game ending 1-1. Before kick off, a good round of applause by the crowd as some of the local fireman come onto the pitch for the fans to show their appreciation for their tremendous work during the forest fires. 7mins - LP win their first corner. Ball comes out to the edge of the box but the...
The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 30 August -1 September 2019
Can you believe it, September is here! What a summer its been, and as we roll towards the autumn there is a full weekend of activities ahead, with various events and fairs to go and see. Some of our favourite highlights include Wine and Tapas, mangoes and avocados in Mogán, the Patron Saint of Gran Canaria's festivities get going in Teror, clowns in Valsequillo, and some seaside festivities in Melenara (Telde)and in Arinaga among many other events for this first weekend...
