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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 27-29 October 2023
It's the last weekend of October and the traditional Noche de Finaos aka, more recently on these islands, as Halloween or All Hallows Eve, the night before Día de Difuntos, All Saints’ Day, is coming up on next Wednesday, 1 November which is also a public holiday throughout Spain. The Maspalomas Rally is celebrating it's 50 anniversary this weekend and the clocks 'fall' back this Sunday night as 2 am becomes 1 am. Winter is on it's way! There are some gorgeous traditional festivities...
Warplanes over Gran Canaria: Ocean Sky ’23
Anyone passing through Gran Canaria airport this week may have noticed large numbers of fighter jets and other military aircraft taking off and landing at the Gando airbase next door, as part of the annual NATO DACT exercises which bring together a selection of top of the range fighters to test, train and evaluate pilots from across the NATO alliance. Ocean Sky-23, conducted by the Spanish Air and Space Force, invites international participation from some of the best of the best and has been...
Low-level Puerto Rico drug dealer arrested after trying to avoid the police
A suspected small-time drug dealer has been arrested in the popular tourist town of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria after having been found in possession of fifteen packets of cocaine and two pieces of what is thought to be hashish, all divided into individual doses and ready for sale. The incident occurred near the nightlife and leisure area of the Puerto Rico Shopping Center, where businesses owners and tourists have reported time...
#GranCanariaWeather: Storm Bernard Rains Impact Gran Canaria With An Unsettled Week Ahead
Parts of Gran Canaria experienced significant rainfall this weekend due to the passing of Storm Bernard, leading to disruptions primarily on the island's roadways. The mountain town of Teror received the highest rainfall, accumulating 41 litres per square meter, followed by Valleseco and the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, all on the north of the island. Traffic Disruptions Heavy rain in Las Palmas led to multiple road...
Meloneras Nightclub Businesses Again Closed by Southern Town Hall
Meloneras, Gran Canaria – Tensions escalated this week between the San Bartolomé de Tirajana local council and businesses at the Meloneras commercial centre, as the authorities ordered the closure of four outdoor terraces, including the popular Aqua nightclub, a club that has been reportedly operating without all the appropriate permissions for some years. The Policia Local executed a municipal order last Thursday, acting on a...
Suspect in Gáldar Axe Attack Appears at Hearing, Held Without Bail
Gáldar, Gran Canaria - A 35-year-old man identified by the initials J.A.G.T. has been remanded in custody without bail, following his arrest for the fatal axe attack on one man and the serious injuring of another. The attacks occurred in the early hours of last Friday in a residence on Calle Delgado in Gáldar, Gran Canaria. The suspect was ordered to be held in preventive custody by the Court of First Instance and Preliminary Investigation No. 3 in Santa María de Guía. Image: Gáldar CC A-SA...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 20-22 October 2023
Autumn has finally arrived on Gran Canaria, a little later than expected, and the first really rainy days of the season are here. There are many different kinds of festivities and events to enjoy this weekend, including a romería pilgrimage offering, an electric vehicle (EV) show, high energy performances as part of Masdanza and a Bio Market to enjoy in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Remember that weather conditions might cause any outdoor event to be postponed or changed....
“Maspaterror” a halloween event: Maspalomas succumbs to the terror of climate change
The Department of Youth of San Bartolomé de Tirajana town hall is hosting a participatory show "Maspaterror" in the Parque Sur Maspalomas to raise awareness among the population about the many conditions of the climate and its repercussions for life on the Planet. [A Spanish Language Event] The Parque Urbano del Sur will host the first Maspaterror show-tent this weekend, a recreational activity organized by the Youth Department...
#GranCanariaWeather: Canary Islands to Experience Significant Changes, Says AEMET
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands — After an unprecedented heatwave since the beginning of October, the Canary Islands are now poised for a dramatic shift in weather conditions. According to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), with a rain front set to move across the archipelago, accompanied by a substantial drop in temperatures. AEMET spokesperson, Rubén del Campo, has said that a cooler and more humid Atlantic air mass...
San Bartolomé de Tirajana Begins Mass Cat Sterilisation Program in Compliance with New Animal Welfare Law
It's been more than ten years since the animal respect charity TARA first advocated for and ran a mass sterilisation program or feral cats, in their private enterprise supported by Danish vets they managed to sterilise more than 300 cats in less than one week. Now the southern municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has initiated their own large-scale sterilisation campaign targeting urban feline colonies, the very first municipality in The Canary Islands to do so. This move is in line with...
