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Storm Claudia Set to Shake Canary Islands: AEMET Upgrades Advisories

Storm Claudia Set to Shake Canary Islands: AEMET Upgrades Advisories

The Canary Islands are bracing for the arrival of Storm Claudia, a powerful Atlantic front that is already prompting the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to escalate warnings to orange advisories in key regions. Over the next 48 hours, the storm is forecast to bring very heavy, persistent rain, violent thunderstorms, and winds exceeding 80 km/h—posing significant risks of flash floods, local inundations, and infrastructure damage, especially in the western isles and southern Gran...

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#GranCanariaWeather: Warnings for Heavy Atlantic Rainfall This Week

#GranCanariaWeather: Warnings for Heavy Atlantic Rainfall This Week

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued widespread warnings as Storm Claudia threatens torrential rain and strong winds on the Canary Islands this week. Gran Canaria is expected to feel the impact particularly from Wednesday onwards. Claudia is forecast for the western islands, including Tenerife and La Palma—which currently face orange-level risk warnings for potential flooding and strong winds—Gran Canaria is also on alert, with yellow warnings for heavy rain and gusty winds...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 31 October – 2 November 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 31 October – 2 November 2025

#WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025 Hello "Noche de Finaos" and November.  It is going to be a busy first weekend of the month with traditional and new-ish events to celebrate the traditional "Noche de Finaos" on Friday, infused with Halloween madness. This will be combined with monthly markets, the last of the patron saint festivities in Vecindario, and even a rally on the south of the island. It's a great weekend to get out and about, into the mountains, up to the rugged North Coast, to the...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 10-12 October 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 10-12 October 2025

#WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025 It's going to be such a pleasant autumn weekend ahead, with most of the major fiestas now over, a little quieter than we have had of late, a chance to get out and really see the island, or simply take it easy and enjoy the balmy weather. There are a few exciting events taking place this weekend, infused with tranquil warm blue skies, enjoy!   [button link="#GranCanariaWeather"...

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The Canary Guide #Weekendtips 3-5 October 2025

The Canary Guide #Weekendtips 3-5 October 2025

#WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025 And just like that, it's the first weekend of October. There a very busy few days ahead across Gran Canaria, with way too many awesome events and festivities to attend them all. Here are just some of our highlights for this weekend, you'll find more on TheCanaryGuide.com. There's loads to choose from...   Jump To #GranCanariaWeather...

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Young man found alive at sea after two days adrift off Gran Canaria

Young man found alive at sea after two days adrift off Gran Canaria

A major search operation off the south coast of Gran Canaria has ended with relief after rescuers located 23-year-old Layonel Ramírez Collado alive on Wednesday morning, more than a day and a half after he was reported missing at sea.         ----- Google provide a way for you toBuy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit charity The Long Walk do great work#LoveGranCanaria     Ramírez disappeared late on Monday night while attempting to recover his jet...

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John Travolta Spotted Filming “Black Tides” Quietly at the Las Palmas Marina

John Travolta Spotted Filming “Black Tides” Quietly at the Las Palmas Marina

Hollywood icon John Travolta has been spotted filming in the capital of Gran Canaria, where his latest project is underway under tight security. Images courtesy of Atlantico Hoy         ----- Google provide a way for you toBuy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit charity The Long Walk do great work#LoveGranCanaria       Travolta was at the Muelle Deportivo, the city’s sports marina, a central hub for leisure boats and sailing activity in Las...

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