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Underage Driver Hits Minor with Stolen Car in Arguineguín
Arguineguín, Gran Canaria – A 17-year-old male has been detained after allegedly striking a young pedestrian with a stolen car in Arguineguín, Mogán, early on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The injured minor received treatment at the scene and was transported to a nearby medical center with moderate injuries, according to emergency services. ----- Google provide a way for you toBuy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit charity The...
Lifeguards in Las Palmas Begin Indefinite Strike Over Working Conditions
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Lifeguards responsible for the main beaches of Las Palmas, including the popular Playa de Las Canteras, began an indefinite strike on Monday, September 1, 2025. The lifeguards are citing unsafe working conditions, low wages, and a lack of institutional support as the reasons for their industrial action. ----- Google provide a way for you toBuy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit charity The Long...
Rising Costs Keep Canarians Closer to Home for Summer Holidays
Canary Islands – Increasing costs for transport, accommodation, and basic leisure activities are leading more Canarian residents to opt for "staycations" on their home islands, with many choosing to remain within their own municipalities rather than travel inter-island. ----- 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 Domestic tourism data from...
Canary Islands Tourism Hits Historic Highs in July, But Over-Tourism Concerns Resurface
Canary Islands – July 2025 marked the best July on record for international tourism in the Canary Islands, with over 1 million foreign visitors for the 25th consecutive month. Total tourist spending increased by 8.2% compared to the same month last year. ----- 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 Figures released by Promotur and reported...
Seismic Swarm at Mount Teide: No Eruption Risk, Say Experts
Tenerife, Canary Islands – Over 90 low-magnitude earthquakes were recorded beneath Mount Teide in Tenerife on Saturday, August 30, 2025. These tremors occurred within a short timeframe, between 5:14 p.m. and 6:26 p.m., and were detected by the Canary Islands Volcanological Institute (Involcan) as part of its ongoing seismic surveillance program. ----- Google provide a way for you toBuy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit...
Record Snake Captures in Gran Canaria Highlight Persistent Threat
Gran Canaria – For the fourth consecutive month, authorities managing Gran Canaria's invasive species program have reported record-breaking captures of California kingsnakes. This ongoing trend highlights the increasing impact of this non-native reptile on the island's delicate biodiversity. Visitors are reminded that sightings remain very rare, particularly in urban or populated areas, but the growing numbers found in more remote parts of the island have long been a cause of concern for...
🔴 Police Raid at Plaza Nightclub Uncovers 27 Minors Locked in Hidden Room
Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria – What began as a routine police inspection at the Plaza Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés has escalated into a criminal investigation after officers discovered 27 minors allegedly locked inside a nightclub room to avoid detection. ----- 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 The operation took place in the...
✈️ Ongoing Airport Strikes in Spain: What They Mean for Gran Canaria’s Tourism and Travel
GRAN CANARIA – August 31, 2025A series of ongoing air travel strikes across Spain is affecting flight schedules and airport operations on the mainland, raising concerns about potential disruption to the Canary Islands' crucial tourism sector. While Gran Canaria Airport remains fully operational, indirect delays and cancellations are affecting some travel routes—particularly those involving connections through Spanish mainland hubs. -----...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025
#WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025 It's the end of the "traditional" holiday month of August. Summer season continues here for another month on Gran Canaria with pleasant weather predicted all around the island, and plenty of events to enjoy. ----- Google provide a way for you to Buy us a...
The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 22-24 August 2025
A hot summer month of August with the weekend ahead full of festivities from Romería pilgrimages to concerts, spectacles, open-air movies, and livestock fairs. Google provide a way for you to Buy us a coffee, keep the lights on, help our non-profit charity The Long Walk do great work...
