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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 18-20 July 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 18-20 July 2025

Celebrating the big July weekend of celebrations on Gran Canaria. The tropical weather should also ease up a bit after a few days of sweltering heat.     #WeekendTips Highlights The very popular and free event on the beach, Maspalomas Soul Festival to enjoy in San Agustín La Isleta in the capital are celebrating their Virgen del Carmen festivities with Romería and maritime procession this weekend. Arguineguín will end its...

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The Canary Guide San Juan #WeekendTips 20-24 June 2025

The Canary Guide San Juan #WeekendTips 20-24 June 2025

Having started with a celestial conjunction on Thursday, we have a gorgeous Midsummer's Solstice (and San Juan) weekend ahead, with Corpus Christi festivities too for the more religiously minded, that will stretch this weekend tips all the way through to Monday Remember that,as ever, following the midsummer solstice, this coming Tuesday, 24 June, is a local bank holiday in the island capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as well as in...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 13-15 June 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 13-15 June 2025

A gorgeous weekend ahead full of events and festivities as the big midsummer "San Juan" celebrations are fast approaching. But there is plenty of summer heart to enjoy all across Gran Canaria   Remember that big events and main days of patron saint festivities often also mean road closures and circulation restrictions and this weekend, there are plenty of these.  • In the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Foundational Festivities...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 6-8 June 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 6-8 June 2025

This weekend of June is full of events and festivities  It is good to remember that big events and main days of patron saint festivities will also mean road closures and circulation restricition and this weekend, there are plenty of these.  • FIMAR, the International Sea Fair in this weekend in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria  • Produce of Gran Canaria will be present in Arucas with Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria  • The 4th Gáldar Pride with a lot...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 30 May – 1 June 2025 🇮🇨 Día de Canarias 🇮🇨

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 30 May – 1 June 2025 🇮🇨 Día de Canarias 🇮🇨

Feliz Día de Canarias! It's a gorgeous bank holiday weekend and the start of June! This Friday, Canary Islands' Day, 30 May, is a regional holiday throughout the Archipelago!   All things Canarian are on offer this weekend with many splendid festive celebrations are taking place in all 8 islands.  If you want the authentic taste of the Canaries, this is one of the best times of year to get a flavour for the culture... • A most...

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☀️ #GranCanariaWeather Summery Beach Summary: May 26

☀️ #GranCanariaWeather Summery Beach Summary: May 26

☀️ #GranCanariaWeather Beach Report📅 Week Starting Monday 26 May 2025📍 Focus: Taurito & southern Gran Canaria beaches 🏖️ Overview: The south of Gran Canaria is enjoying classic late-May weather: dry, sunny, and warm with excellent beach conditions across Taurito, Puerto Rico, Amadores, and Playa del Inglés. Clear skies, light winds, and moderate ocean swells make this a perfect time for sunbathing and swimming. The UV index remains very high, so sun protection is essential. [fb_plugin...

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 23-25 May 2025

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 23-25 May 2025

What a beautiful and warm May week it has been on Gran Canaria. This weekend is perfect for exploration and to check out some events taking place... • The island's biggest Livestock fair in Arucas this weekend. Perfect also to visit with the family  • The long-awaited fair in Valsequillo this Sunday. A new concept with two fairs becoming one - The Strawberry, Potato, and Corn Fair  • On Friday morning, there is the biggest Children's...

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