|
----- Google provide a way for you to
|
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 14-16 July 2023
What a "scorchio" July! After meltingly hot days, some easement is in the horizon with lower temperatures from Saturday. When it comes to festivities and celebrations, this weekend is mainly about the Virgen del Carmen, with Her feast Day observed this Sunday and the sultry beach music of the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival in San Agustín; and it's all free to enjoy. The theatre, dance and music Festival, TEMUDAS continues in the capital. There are also the main festivities, Fiestas...
Gran Canaria records the highest temperatures in Spain at almost 45ºC in the shade
By 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Tasarte, on the west of Gran Canaria, became the hottest place in the country, having reached up to 44.8ºC in the shade, while to the east of Gran Canaria, Pájara, on the island of Fuerteventura recorded gusts of hot desert wind that reached 161 kilometres per hour, the strongest in the entire national territory. The intense heat this week showed no mercy across the Canary Islands,...
Legendary FREE Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival Full Lineup Headlined by Grammy Multi-Award Winner Bobby Rush
· ***FRIDAY NIGHT POSTPONED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS*** The line-up includes the musical genius of Charlie Wood, John Németh, Robin McKelle or The Blues Paddlers · This year the festival features a new headline band, The Bo-Keys, based out of Memphis and led by Scott Bomar. · The FREE concerts will be held on July 14, 15 and 16 on the sands of San Agustín Beach, part of the Maspalomas Costa Canaria ...
Two young men arrive at the Port of Las Palmas after a six-day journey perched on the rudder of a cargo ship.
The two men, aged 18 and 22, had been clinging to the rudder of the container ship 'MSC Marta' since July 4th. The two Nigerian men, aged 18 and 22, were located on Monday night perched on the helm of a ship upon their arrival at the Port of Las Palmas, following a voyage that began in Togo last week. They were taken to the Doctor Negrín Hospital in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for observation, and they were...
Canary Islands Health Department issues a Red Advisory Warning for high temperatures and the risks associated with health
High temperaturesActivation of a red alert, indicating high risk, for several municipalities of the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura. The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, through the General Directorate of Public Health, the Monday issued warnings from the Preventive Actions Plan for the Health Effects of Excessive Temperatures on different islands to reduce the negative health effects associated with excessive temperatures and coordinate...
Alert for forest fire risk declared on the western Canary Islands and Gran Canaria
The Canary Islands' Government, through the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies, has this Monday declared a state of alert for forest fire risk on El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria from 08:00 hours on Tuesday July 11th. The decision was made taking into account the available information and in accordance with the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Response to...
Gran Canaria Weather: 42ºC in the shade expected midweek, dropping back to normal by the weekend
A hot, dry Saharan air mass is currently producing a major heatwave across southern and central Spain, with red advisory warnings due to temperatures topping 44ºC, and is expected to also affect the archipelago starting from Monday, gradually raising temperatures here up towards 42ºC in the shade in some places. High temperatures will continue throughout the week, with Wednesday and Thursday as the probable peak days when a significant calima intrusion is also expected, especially in inland...
Binter fly direct route between Ibiza and Gran Canaria for the summer
Binter Airline's new direct weekly flight connection between Gran Canaria and Ibiza looks set to provide a boost to the tourism industry in both destinations. The introduction of this convenient air route, which started in celebratory style last Thursday, will likely offer numerous benefits and opportunities for travellers and businesses alike. With the launch of direct flights, tourists, visitors and...
Baby sharks spotted just off shore, enjoying the southwest of Gran Canaria, town hall announces red flags at Patalavaca Beach
Unexpectedly, Mogan town council, this Sunday, have decided to close Patalavaca Beach to swimmers due to two small hammerhead sharks having been spotted on Thursday and Friday near to the coast. Described as "two small offspring" the young hammerheads were spotted swimming close to shore, though they are thought to pose no real danger, the town hall has decided to only allow paddling in the shallows "until the water reaches knee height" just on this beach alone. ...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 7-9 July 2023
The main festivities for the Virgen del Carmen start this weekend, celebrating the patron saint of sailors and fisher' folk, which will see fiestas in many areas of Gran Canaria, and in Spain. La Isleta in the capital and Arguineguín are some of the nicest to attend. The feast day of Virgen del Carmen is 16 July. This weekend offers plenty of excellent events to explore and enjoy, including 'Canarias Jazz y Mas' with concerts by the Faro de Maspalomas, theatre, dance and music Festival in...
