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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 7-9 June 2024
A busy June weekend ahead full of some awesome events and possibility of a little wet weather being the only thing that might hold us back from enjoying it to the fullest. FIMAR, the international Sea Fair and Big Bang Vintage market are in the capital. There is also a Harvest Fair in El Tablero on the south and multitude of Patron Saints’ festivities are being celebrated all around Gran Canaria. Patron Saints’ festivities are taking place in Mogán casco, Santa Brígida, Moya and Arucas. There...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 31 May – 2 June 2024
Summer is already upon us as we celebrate the first weekend of June. Festivities for John the Baptist and San Antonio de Padua are just getting starting. Patron Saint festivities in San Fernando de Maspalomas are coming to an end this weekend and the religious observances of Corpus Christi will see handmade "carpets" of salt in the streets celebrated this Sunday, worth a road trip to go to see. There will be the start-of-month regular markets to enjoy this weekend as well as a Crafts and...
The Canary Guide to ‘Día de Canarias’ 2024 – Canary Islands’ Day celebrations
#DíadeCanarias - The Canary Islands' Day Canary Islands Day, 30 MAY is an annual bank holiday throughout the archipelago. It's good to remember that government offices, banks, and many local shops etc. will be closed. On the 30th of May 1983 The Canary Islands officially became an Autonomous National Region of Spain when The Government of The Canary Islands Parliament sat for the first time. The day has been marked ever since by all municipal town halls, on all 8 islands, in each of the two...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 24-26 May 2024
Operation Kilo: We want you to donate non-perishable food items for families in need at supermarkets this weekend The last weekend of May and it is going to be a busy one as Día de Canarias, Canary Islands' Day (30 May 🇮🇨) approaches and will celebrated next Thursday. A festive atmosphere has already begun and will be seen all over the archipelago over coming days; in the town centres, church squares, schools, shopping malls and across all the islands. The biggest Livestock fair on this island...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 17-19 May 2024
A busy mid May weekend ahead on Gran Canaria. Full sunshine has been taking a little break for few days but hopefully will not disturb too many of the lovely events taking place. There are patron saints' festivities, a Tomato Fair, traditions, a demonstration in support of Palestine, Museum day, concerts , markets and sports on offer. Upcoming events: 20-26 May • Fiestas Maria Auxiliadora - Motor Grande,...
A Pride In Name Only: From Community Celebration to Commercial Spectacle
Maspalomas Pride, once a grassroots celebration created by the local LGBTQ+ community, has increasingly shifted towards commercialisation, losing touch with its original spirit and the businesses that once thrived on its success. Members of GLAY (Gays y Lesbianas Asociados del Yumbo), who played such a crucial role in establishing Pride with the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Tirajana town hall, and others, have long warned that since the so-called "Freedom" association took over their...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 10-12 May 2024
A splendid May weekend ahead with an array of events happening on Gran Canaria. From several Patron Saints' festivities to the Maspalomas PRIDE Parade. Flowers on offer in three different locations. April fairs, an authentic and traditional market experience in Vega de San Mateo and even a historical reénactment on Las Canteras. A crazy, wonderful weekend starts here! In the south, the closing weekend of the Maspalomas PRIDE celebrations and on the other side of GC-1, El Tablero are...
Mogán’s Controversial Proposal to Tax Tourists: Local vs. Regional Authority
In a controversial move that has sparked widespread debate, Mogán's still serving Mayor, La Alcaldesa O Bueno, is chasing proposal to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays that looks set to bring millions of extra euros into the municipal coffers. This tax, unique in Spain, would mark Mogán as the first municipality to implement such a levy, ostensibly to support public services benefiting from tourism activities. However, the plan is surrounded by contention, not only within the Canary...
Minor Earthquake Detected in Teror, Gran Canaria
An earthquake struck Gran Canaria in the early hours of Tuesday, May 7, as reported by the National Geographic Institute (IGN). The tremor, with a magnitude of 2.3, occurred at a depth of approximately 4 kilometers. The seismic event was specifically recorded in the municipality of Teror at 01:01:23 local time. Earthquakes on the Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, are generally of low magnitude and occur relatively...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 3-5 May 2024
What a gorgeous, and busy, May weekend here on Gran Canaria, with Mothers Day also celebrated this Sunday across Spain. The Rally Islas Canarias will be closing some mountain roads on Friday and Saturday, and there are many special markets to choose from this first weekend of the month. Flower arrangements in Gáldar, Guía cheese fair this Sunday in Montaña Alta, and Maspalomas Gay Pride just getting started. ...
