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The Canary Guide ‘Día de Canarias’ #WeekendTips 27-30 May 2022

May, 2022 | News |

Latest Gran Canaria News, Views & Sunshine

Foundation Investigated for Alleged Mismanagement of Public Funds Meant for Care of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors

Jun, 2023 |

The 7th Investigative Court of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has opened a preliminary investigation into the Social Response Foundation Siglo XXI and four of its directors. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office in Las Palmas filed a complaint against them, alleging crimes that could include forgery of commercial documents, mismanagement, and embezzlement of public funds. The investigation aims to determine whether this nonprofit organisation, and its officials, could have misused public funds intended for the care of unaccompanied migrant minors, during the migration crisis of 2020 that was precipitated by the pandemic confinement on the islands, leading to a build up of arrivals having to be assessed and cared for by the Canary Islands Regional Government, using hotels left empty due to the lack of tourism. The estimated amount involved in the alleged misuse stands at around €12.5 million between 2020 and 2022 on Gran Canaria alone.

Canary Islands Expect Rain and Potential Storm Weather Next Week

Jun, 2023 |

The Canary Islands are preparing for a change in the weather next week, as a significant increase in cloud is expected bringing higher probability of rain. The effects of a powerful storm forming in the Atlantic Ocean are likely to extend to the Canary Islands as well as neighbouring Madeira and The Azores.

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 2-4 June 2023

Jun, 2023 |

June is here and that means that summer is just around the corner. The Patron Saints’ festivities in honour of San Juan de Bautista and San Antonio de Padua are just getting started on Gran Canaria, and in Pueblo de Mogán the main Romería pilgrimage for San Antonio El Chico is this first Saturday of June, as well as the start of the build up to those in Arucas, Santa Brígida and Moya. This weekend also brings the biggest outlet fair shopping experience back to INFECAR and a collectables fair in Gáldar.
OPERATION KILO is this weekend, at all participating supermarkets, asking you to add a few non-perishable food items to the Food Bank collection boxes to help families in need.

Vox Enters Canarian Politics, Stage Right: Anti-Migrant, Anti-Feminist, Anti-Green, Anti-Autonomy, Anti-LGBT, Anti-Multiculturalism, Pro-Franco politics find a foothold on The Canary Islands

May, 2023 |

The Canary Islands were unable to avoid the rise of the far right on Sunday, unlike in 2019, writes Natalia G. Vargas in Canarias Ahora. Vox, which previously had no representation on the islands, managed to make its presence felt in several municipalities and councils this May 28. They also secured seats in the Canary Islands’ regional parliament, securing four deputies. “Defending what is ours, our own, and fighting against insecurity” were the slogans that underpinned Vox’s campaign in The Canary Islands, along with “family, employment, and freedom.” This rhetoric, coupled with an electoral program that was repeated across all local elections in Spain, proved sufficient. Dozens of cities and towns on the islands welcomed their first far right candidates of the modern democratic era into Canarian politics, with urban areas serving as their main strongholds.

La Alcaldesa Bueno Secures Incredible Majority in Mogán

May, 2023 |

Mogán, May 29, 2023 – The often controversial incumbent, O Bueno, La Alcaldesa, has achieved an unprecedented and resounding victory once more in Mogán. The candidate who switched her party’s name, for these elections, to “Juntos por Mogán”, a local ally of the regionalist conservatives “Coalición Canaria” (CC), will once again assume the role of mayor. Her party has clinched a rather noteworthy 17 out of the 21 seats in the Municipal Council of this popular tourism destination located on the sunny southwest of Gran Canaria.

The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 8-10 April 2022

Apr, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

A gorgeous April weekend ahead as well as the start of Easter week this coming Palm Sunday. Next week, there will be two bank holidays on Gran Canaria, Thursday and Friday. Holy Week on Gran Canaria is one of the most unique cultural celebrations and with much historical emphasis. Religious ceremonies and processions can be expected around the island 10-17 April, especially now that new regulations allow mass events to happen once again. The most popular events take place in the capital and for the most part run through the founding neighbourhood of Vegueta, its parishes and the Cathedral, located in the Plaza de Santa Ana.
Upcoming bank holidays:Thursday, 14 April Public holiday in The Canary Islands/Spain – Holy Thursday, Jueves Santo.Friday, 15 April Public holiday in Spain – Good Friday, Viernes Santo
Upcoming events:
21-24.4 Fiestas Santa Águeda29.4-8.5 Carnival Arucas29.4-1.5 Gran Canaria Me Gusta – Fair 2022

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecasts a weekend of sunshine in the southern municipality of Mogán, and for most of the island, though an occasional cloud or two may wander across northern skies.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday look great around the island, so this is a perfect weekend for any kind of Springtime adventure. There is a rally happening this Saturday in Tejeda so it will also mean street closures in the area. All in all average daytime temperatures are very comfortable, with spring sunshine and around 22ºC in the shade, though certainly a touch colder up in the summits, and much hotter in direct sunlight.
Time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

Saturday 9 April, La AldeaPrimavera de Sensaciones
To celebrate the arrival of Spring , La Aldea de Nicolás organizes ‘Primavera de Sensaciones’, “Spring of Sensations” a festive day of fun, with acts and activities for all ages and tastes.
Between 10:00-24:00 on Calle Real and La Alameda. Musical performances, walking routes, activities and much more

Program for an event full of acts aimed at all audiences:
At 10:00 Cultural Route – Historical Memory – Town center*.At 11.00 Children’s entertainment and opening of the Living Museums*.At 12:30 Performance by La Banda de Los Piojillos (Plaza Alameda).At 20:30 concert by Arístides Moreno & 101 Brass Band (Plaza Alameda).At 21:45 concert by Son Del Caney (Plaza Alameda).

* To take part of the Cultural Route or living musems you need to register

A circular route will go through various landmarks, emblematic places and buildings of historical interest to culminate with a visit to the network of living museums of the Community Development Project.Interested people should go to the Culture office, by calling 92885133, sending an email to cultura@aytolaaldea.com or they can also go to Club Deportivo Engáliate, by contacting by phone 655871727

Palm Sunday, 10 April, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaReligious Processions
On Palm Sunday, the procession of the Burrita (little donkey) will take place, which runs through the streets of Triana and begins in the San Telmo Park, in the old church of seafarers and sailors, which guards one of the most outstanding artistic heritage of the city. On the same day, the procession of the Nazarenos of Vegueta will begin in the afternoon the route of the costaleros from the church of Santo Domingo, one of the most charming corners of the neighbourhood.
“LA BURRITA” PROCESSION” Palm Sunday, commemorates the triumphant entrance of christianity’s central character to Jerusalem on his donkey. The morning procession from Parroquia de San Bernardo, Ermita de San Telmo includes an image of the fabled Jesus on a donkey followed by children carrying palms and olive branches.
Starting at 11:00 This procession travels some of the oldest streets in the capital the route includes the streets: San Telmo, Mayor de Triana, Perdomo, Pérez Galdós, Buenos Aires, Parque San Telmo.

Nazarenos de Vegueta “SALUD Y ESPERANZA” PROCESSION
That same evening at 19:00, a white, pointy-hooded “Health and Hope” procession ( Cristo de la Salud y La Virgen de la Esperanza de Vegueta ) follows with the penitential procession of the Brotherhood and Guild of Nazarenes from the Parish of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the evening. This procession, Andalusian style carrying two images includes over a hundred members wearing tunics with hoods,
Again this is an historic route around some of the most important places in the capital: Plaza de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, García Tello, San Marcos, Fernando Galván, Reyes Católicos, Dr. Chil, Reloj, Obispo Codina, Catedral (penance place ), Obispo Codina, Callejón de San Marcial, Plazoleta de los Álamos, Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Felipe Massieu Falcón, Espíritu Santo, Reloj, Doctor Chil, Doctor Verneau, San Marcos, García Tello, Plaza de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Arriving back around 00:30.

Palm Sunday 12 April, TerorDel Señor en la Burrita – procession
Religious eucharist during the morning in the church of Our Lady of the Pine, at 08:00/10:00/11:00 and is followed by a blessing at 11:45 at the Plaza of the Church. The procession continues with the image of Jesus on the donkey and travels through the street of the town.
Route: Plaza Nuestra Señora del Pino, Calle La Herrería, Calle Nueva, Calle Del Riego, Real de la Plaza, and returns to Plaza Nuestra Señora del Píno.

Tuesday to Sunday, AgüimesEl Centro de Interpretación del Barranco de Guayadeque
The Interpretation centre of Barranco de Guayadeque, ‘Museum Guayadeque‘ is back in operation. The building, one of the most visited cultural facilities in the municipality of Agüimes, has reopened its doors and resumed public visits, after the works carried out in recent months. The centre is located at the entrance to the upper section of the ravine, just after the confluence of the two highways that lead to Guayadeque from the urban centers of Agüimes and Ingenio. It is built next to a hillside, with a part excavated inside the mountain, following the old typology of cave-houses that still prevails in the place.
The Interpretation centre of Barranco de Guayadeque is the gateway for people who visit this unique natural area, nestled between the municipalities of Ingenio and Agüimes. Natural Monument and Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Archaeological Zone, Guayadeque is not only a protected natural space of high environmental value. It is also one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands, a perfect example of the land occupation model used by the ancient Canarians, with living spaces, places of worship and numerous burials. Over the centuries, the isolation of the ravine has allowed the conservation of its ethnographic values, with the survival of secular practices and traditions that have already disappeared in other places in Gran Canaria.Take a tour through history. The Centre is open Monday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. Entry Fee.

Monday – Sunday, Las PalmasJardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo
It is going to be a great weekend to visit The Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden, also known as ‘Jardín Canario’ which opened to the public again from 23 March 2022. The access will be through either the Tafira gate (upper part) or the El Dragonal entrance (lower part) with parking at both entrances.This center is dedicated to the conservation and management of the terrestrial Canarian Flora through three main areas of action: research, environmental education (including dissemination) and the maintenance and exhibition of living collections of terrestrial plants, especially endemic to the Canary Islands. and Macaronesia, but also from areas of the planet that maintain floristic connections with the Canary Islands.
Opening Hours:Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:00 )Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 14:00 (last entry at 13:00)

SPORTS EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 9 April, TejedaLa 19ª Subida de Tejeda
The 19th edition of Subida de Tejeda ‘The Tejeda climb’ rally takes place this Saturday in the beautiful mountain village of Tejeda.
“Remember that when there is rally going on, it also means road closures during the race”
Roads closed from 9:00 to 15:00 on Saturday from Cruz de Tejeda to the Artenara Crossing along the “old road”, Cuevas Caídas, La Culata and the Variante from the roundabout.
<<Access and exit of the Town by Artenara or Ayacata>>
Streets closed from 07:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, from c/ D. Luís González Hernández to c/ Tomás Arroyo Cardoso (Descent from the pool to the gas station).TheCemetery car park, closed from Friday at 17:30 until Saturday at 16:30.

Saturday 9 April, TerorEl Álamo Race
The neighbourghood of El Álamo in Teror celebrates this Saturday a new edition of the race “El Álamo Race”. Some 400 participants take part in the fourth edition of the mountain race, which will take place starting at 17:30.
This running competition will cover the neighborhood from north to south with a demanding and spectacular route. A 14-kilometre circuit, with a height difference of 1,000 positive metres, which crosses valleys and mountains in the municipality and which includes the new section of the Arbejales ravine that goes from La Molineta to the lavaderos , as well as the section of La Junquera.
“Remember that when there is a sporting event happening it also means road closures during the race”

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA 3-5 DECEMBER
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
This Sunday, the biweekly Farmers and Handicraft Fair of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. The market is held in the little urban park, in front of the entrance to Angry Birds park between 08:30-14:30. It’s definitely not big but a lovely, pleasant morning stroll for a Sunday morning.

Saturday 9 April, VacindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario

The biweekly Saturday Agricultural Market in Vecindario still takes place on the main street at the Plaza de Los Algodoneros (next to the Hotel Avenida de Canarias ) ???????????????????? Get the best seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, flowers and much more, straight from the local farmers and producers.
From 08:30 – 13:30 Plaza de Los Algodoneros

“It is also the perfect opportunity to explore the kilometres-long main street of this neighbourhood, Avenida de Canarias.”

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

Saturday 9 April, Las PAlmasMusicando
Musicando – series celebrates one hundred nights around world music. One hundred musical evenings that 72,450 spectators have been able to enjoy since this music event with popular roots was born in 2016. To celebrate it, on this Saturday, a special production that will bring together renowned musicians from the Archipelago music scene at the José Antonio Ramos auditorium in Parque Doramas, starting at 21:00; the guitarist Yul Ballesteros , the timplistas Hirahi Afonso and Yone Rodríguez , the accordionist Miguel Afonso , the versador Yeray Rodríguez , the singersFabiola Trujillo , Mara Pérez and Patricia Muñoz , the soloist Iván Quintana and the Cuban musicians based in the Canary Islands Totó Noriega and Sofiel Del Pino .
Free entry until seating capacity is full.

JAZ ALICE MUSIC
Jaz Alice is our most talented and versatile young singer, born in England, she has become a local star performer here on Gran Canaria

Friday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00 and later in Papi’s Grill in Playa de Inglés at 20:30 – 23:00
Saturday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00 and later at Mulligan’s in Playa del Ingles at 19:00
On Sunday in Havana Bar from 20:30

KELLY MARLOW

The astounding US Rock sensation, now a local star on Gran Canaria, playing out to an international audience and live across the airwaves.
Friday Nirvana Bar in Arguineguín, Ancora Centre at 21:00 Saturday Rockabella – Playa del Inglés 18:00-21:00 and later at the Shamrock at 22:30 Sunday The Shamrock in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 22:30

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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Siam Park Gran Canaria: Largest water park attraction in Europe edges ever closer to final approval, hoping to break ground this year

Mar, 2022 | News

The San Bartolomé de Tirajana Town Hall Governing Board, this Thursday, have announced their long awaited approval of the urbanisation project for the waste land area known as El Veril, between the GC1 north-south highway and the entry point to the southern resort areas of Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, where the construction of a new Siam Park Aqua Adventure attraction has been planned since at least 2013. This is a preliminary step to granting the final license to building the much anticipated tourist attraction, an initiative that has repeatedly stalled in the municipality over several years. The aim of the southern Town Council is, if everything moves in the right direction, for the works to break ground before the end of 2022.

The document, presented by the Consistory in a statement, initially approves three fundamental points. On the one hand, to agree on the establishment of the private execution framework for the urbanisable land at El Veril; second, a concerted management agreement and annexes, subjecting it to the public consultation process for one month; and, finally, the urbanisation project for the material execution of the planning determinations approved for said zone, which will be divided mainly into three plots: one for the park, another for a new hotel and a third in the municipal domain destined mainly for areas greenery and landscaping.
Councillor for Urban Planning, Samuel Henríquez declared the project to be “a strategic work for our tourist destination”
“One of the Department of Urban Planning’s objectives was to unblock [this project] and begin to take steps with the Siam Park, allowing us in four months to have been able to respond to the State hydraulic resource and today carry out this initial approval of the file”, Henríquez added.
He continued “it is a strategic work for our tourist destination, as has been stated by both the Government of the Canary Islands and the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, because it represents a boost for the Playa del Inglés area, a boost for leisure and family tourism and will serve as a driving force for the rest of the investments and actions carried out in that area. Throughout these eight years there have been many missteps, but the public administration have to do our homework, which is about walking within the legalities to facilitate investments and generate legal guarantees for people who want to invest in San Bartolomé de Tirajana”.
“With the approval of this project we all win,” says the mayor, Concepción Narváez
The Town Planning councillor is confident that “before the summer we will be able to license the project and before the end of the year we could see the start of it, after more than eight years of paralysis, since the project reached the Town Council in the year 2015”. At the time the town hall was under the control of a previous administration, headed up by the PP/AV candidate Marco Aurelio Perez, whose governing group were suspected of obfuscation and sloth in the processing of the file, according to one of the several judges who have reviewed the case.
Current Mayor, Conchi Narváez concluded by saying “this step will give us a level of leisure offering that we need so much, at the heights of our Maspalomas Costa Canaria, a focus attraction for thousands of local, national and international visitors”.
Finally adding “the number of jobs that are going to be generated and the reactivation of the space where it is going to be developed is also positive. With the approval of this project we all win and I think it is a clear example of commitment by the current government group to employment and management”, within the municipality.

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 25-27 March 2022

Mar, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

A little unstable weather is forecast for the weekend ahead. The Canary Islands Government has announced the suspension all the COVID-19 restrictions, it is going to feel a bit different than it has over the last 2 long years. Remember that preventive measures are still in place in some cases and masks are still in use indoors.
It’s Mother’s Day in UK this Sunday. Summer is a step closer with the spring forward of the clocks this Sunday as 1 AM becomes 2 AM. This will also mean sunrise and sunset will be about an hour later with more daylight to enjoy in the evenings.
Earth Hour is on this Saturday, 26 March between 20:30 -21:30. Many municipalities on Gran Canaria, including Agüimes, Teror, Las Palmas and many more, have also adopted this so no need to worry if some of the lights on large buildings are switched off for an hour this Saturday evening. This mainly happens in governmental buildings and on some streets. The annual Earth Hour lights-out event is held worldwide and the theme for this year’s campaign is “Re-think Plastics.
The symbolic turning off of lights for Earth Hour began in the city of Sydney in 2007. Since then, thousands of cities and towns around the world have joined this initiative, year after year, considered the largest environmental mobilisation campaign in history.
Overall a pretty great weekend ahead with sports, music and some carnival events taking place but it’s good to be aware that bad weather conditions can sometimes affect outdoor events taking place, particularly in case of heavy rain, which is expected as Storm Diego makes its way towards us.
Upcoming events:
ENORTE 1-3 April in GáldarFeria Institucional de Canarias de Productos de la Tierra 1-3 April in Vega de San MateoTejeda Market Carnival edition 2 April

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, have forecast a weekend starting with breezes and some cloud cover, and some rain in forecast for Sunday and for the beginning of next week in the southern municipality of Mogán.
The weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.
Sunday looks a touch unstable around the island, so good to be prepared for all weathers, seeming to continue into next week. All in all average daytime temperatures should stay a comfortable, 22ºC in the shade, though certainly more chilly up in the summits.

municipality of Mogán

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

26-27 March, El Tablero9th Anniversary Shopping Centre El Tablero
The local southern shopping centre El Tablero celebrates its 9th Birthday this weekend. There is €2,000 worth of prizes to be won. Enjoy all the surprises and activities they have prepared.
On Saturday:17:00-18:00 visit from your favourite children’s characters. 18:00-19:00 workshop: kids cake and birthday crown creation. 19:00-20:00 performance by Jorge VilarOn Sunday:11:00-20:00 9th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. 11:00-12:00 Children’s birthday piñata creation workshop and contest. 12:00-13:00 9th Anniversary children’s musical show. 17:00-18:00 Visit of your favourite children’s characters18:00-19:00 9th Anniversary children’s musical show.
To participate in the prize draw, you must present a purchase ticket for a value equal to or greater than €20 made during the weekend and you can play on Sunday from 11:00-20:00. A prize will be awarded every hour.

Saturday, 26 March, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaHappy Piano Day
The capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, hosts the fourth edition of “Happy Piano Day”, which will offer 66 musical sessions by a hundred pianists on Saturday, March 26.A chance to enjoy piano music from 11:30 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00 at twelve points around the city. The closing concert will take place at 20:00 in Plaza de Canarias.
Again, the Alferdo Kraus Auditorium area, La Puntilla, Las Canteras (at the confluence between Tomás Miller and Alfred L. Jones), Plaza de España, Altavista, Pilar Nuevo, Triana, and Plaza Hurtado de Mendoza will be places to encounter music in an edition that includes Las Rehoyas park, Juan Pablo II park, La Mayordomía park and Plaza de Canarias at the end of the day.
“Free entry subject to available seating”
See the full program HERE!

Saturday, 26 March, MelonerasSinfónicAs at Expomeloneras
SinfónicAs at Expomeloneras on Saturday, March 26 with more than 30 musicians on stage. A tribute to the music of great female icons of the 20th century, with songs by Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Celia Cruz, Amy Winehouse, Rosana, Tina Turner, and many more. Tickets starting at €11.20 and doors open at 19:30. Reserve your ticket HERE!
The “SinfonicAs” project aims, on the one hand, to promote talent and give projection to young Canarians who are making a niche for themselves in the regional music scene and, on the other, to take a tour of the repertoire of great women, all music icons, which are an important part of the history of today’s popular music. Four very different female voices will cover styles as disparate as the soul of Aretha Franklin or Nina Simone and the salsa of the incombustible Celia Cruz. An orchestra created for the occasion with nearly 30 musicians will be in charge of accompanying and carrying Moneiba Hidalgo, Marieme Abdouyale, Almudena Hernández and Dunia Santana in a musical evening that has been carefully created in every detail, guided by the stage direction of Nacho Cabrera and musical by Luis Montesdeoca. The lighting created for the occasion will transport us and help create the appropriate atmosphere for each of the themes.
The next concert is in Las Palmas on Friday, 8 April at 20:30 in Culture Hall of Miller building in Parque Santa Catalina. Tickets available at lpacultura.com or entrees.es

25-27 March, MogánCarnival Mogán
The municipality celebrate its main days of carnival this weekend in Arguineguín. Pre-reserved tickets are needed to enjoy the stage performances, under the permanent tent, just next to the church on Plaza Pérez Galdós.
On Friday, ‘Carnival Gala’ at 20:00 in which the Municipal Sports Schools, the ACEDANCE Dance School, the Mogán Occupational Centre collaborate, and Yesher, who is only 8 years old and has great talent as a singer.
On Saturday, carnival workshops and bouncy castles at 10:00 and later in the evening at 21:00 The Drag Queen Gala. The Mogán Artistic Schools, the former ‘Operación Triunfo’ and ‘Tu Cara Me Suena 8’ contestant Jorge González, the singer and songwriter Nalaya Brown and the Gemeliers, the well-known duo formed by Jesús and Daniel.
On Sunday, the carnival acts will bid farewell to this fishing town at 12:00 noon with a circus show for the whole family.
** The events are with limited capacity, it is essential to reserve free tickets on the website as soon as they are available at www.agendamogan.es ***

Saturday, 26 March, TerorCarnival Teror
Carnival celebrations in the municipality of Teror will come to an end this weekend. The theme for this year’s festivities was Rock&Roll.
Some of the favourites, the high heel race and the Children’s Carnival Gala take place this Saturday.
On Saturday, the Children’s Carnival Gala on Plaza de Sintes from 12:00 to 14:00 with performances by Elena Cazorla, from ‘ The Voice Kids Spain’ ; the ‘Chiquipanda’ and the Múdate Studio Ballet. Admission to the show is free and does not require prior reservation. Access will be on a first-come, first-served basis until the Plaza de Sintes is full.
Later at 17:00, the 5th High heel race on Calle Real de la Plaza with 13 teams. The event will feature music by DJ Ulises Acosta and Chirimurga. Presented by Israel Acevedo and animated by the speaker José Antonio de Pablo (Depa)

SPORTING EVENTS

25-27 March, MaspalomasXXV Torneo Internacional de fútbol La Liga Promises Santander
The International football tournament La Liga Promises Santander is played entirely at the Ciudad Deportiva de Maspalomas ( next to Parque Sur ), from Friday to Sunday as Gran Canaria is set to welcome the world’s best academies for the 25th LaLiga Promises Santander International Tournament.LaLiga’s most powerful academies will take on European sides of the stature of Liverpool FC, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and SL Benfica in the quest to become the top under-12s team in the world. The Maspalomas training ground will be the venue, hosting a total of 30 thrilling matches with an emphasis on fair play. The previous edition of the tournament took place at the United Arab Emirates’ majestic Hazza bin Zayed, a 25,000-seater stadium where Real Madrid won the title. See more information about the matches HERE!

Saturday 26 March, Santa Lucía1º Slalom Santa Lucía Gran Canaria
The first Slalom Pozo Izquierdo in the municipality of Santa Lucía this Saturday. Tests officially start at 10:30 and is organised by the CD. Evasport. It will be held in a timed section in the Tirajana ravine of 4.1 km of route, located in the coastal town of Pozo Izquierdo and the Barranco de Tirajana with four official rounds held (two in each direction). Three categories, cars, car-cross and quads/motorbikes.

Sunday, 27 March, La AldeaVII DHI La Aldea 2022
The 2022 DHI Canary Islands Championship is held in La Aldea de San Nicolás on Sunday 27 March 2022, The VII DHI La Aldea 2022. This mountain bike downhill test is traditionally been held between the months of March to May, but the previous edition due to COVID-19 had to be moved to the months of October-November.It will take place on the well-known Cactualdea circuit, with a route of approximately 2 kilometers, which will start from the Degollada de Tasartico area, running through El Lomo del Trigo and finishing in the Cactualdea Park, which is also the headquarter for the competition. The winner of this VII DHI La Aldea will be the new Champion of the Canary Islands 2022. At 10:30 Qualifying Round and at 12:00 Final Round and at 13:30 awards ceremony.

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
On Sunday, the biweekly small Farmers and Handicraft Fair of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is on again this weekend. The market is held in the urban park just in front of the Angry Birds Park entrance from 08:30 -14:30.

Saturday 26 March, VecindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

THE HARROW, HOLIDAYWORLD MASPALOMAS
On Friday at 21:00 ‘Javier Brichis’ Acoustic coversat 23:00 Rolling Stones tribute by ‘Thrilogy’
On Saturday23:00 ‘Hits 4 Life’ Cover duo

THE 19TH HOLE MELONERAS
Live Music from 22:00
On Friday Dan and Tess
On Saturday Christ Mooney
On Sunday Gary Lithgow

JAZ ALICE MUSIC
Jaz Alice is one of our most talented and versatile young singers, born in England, she has become a local star performer here on Gran Canaria

Friday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00 and later in Papi’s Grill in Playa de Inglés at 20:30 – 23:00
Saturday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00

KELLY MARLOW

Saturday, 26 March, Las PalmasMusicando
The new #Musicando outdoor performance series starts again this Saturday. The season of concerts opens by celebrating its hundredth concert on April 9.But before the celebration of this anniversary, the En-cantadoras group will perform in the José Antonio Ramos auditorium in Parque Doramas on Saturday, March 26. Free tickets for this first concert can be requested from lpacultura.com or at entrees.es.
The Musicando series of free outdoor concerts ( a total of ten ) are open for all to enjoy in Parque Doramas ( auditorium ) in Las Palmas. You only need to reserve your entry at entrees.com or lpacultura.com.All concerts start at 21:00 and are free with pre-booked entry tickets.

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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TUI confirms high tourism expectations for the summer with longer stays and higher spending

Mar, 2022 | Business, Sunshine, Tourism

The world’s largest tour operator, TUI Group, communicated on Thursday morning, to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands. its strong commitment to the islands, confirming good expectations for the summer, with the arrival of tourists who will enjoy longer stays and spend more on vacations.

Regional Tourism Minister, Yaiza Castilla received the news, in a meeting held on Thursday morning, attended by the CFO of TUI Group, Sebastian Ebel; the CEO of Markets and Airlines, David Burling; and the director of Purchasing, Helen Caron, as well as the managing director of Tourism Board for the Canary Islands, Promotur, José Juan Lorenzo.

“The Canary Islands are a very reliable destination that has come out stronger, that has known how to do things well and that is better than before the pandemic,” explained Sebastian Ebel, who in fact announced that for the first time, this year, they will have more business in the summer than in winter on the islands.

The company’s finance director explained that they anticipate the summer season will bring 1.3 million tourists to the archipelago, the same number as before the pandemic, although with significant changes since these visitors will now on average extend their stay by at least one more day, going from 9.5 overnight stays to 10.5, and are spending 20% more on average on their vacations due to booking higher quality rooms. “The destination has been able to take advantage of these two years of tourist ups and downs to improve its facilities and its offer, and make higher-class establishments available to customers,” acknowledged Mister Ebel.
For Ebel, the work carried out by Turismo de Canarias has given rise to a destination that has all the necessary ingredients to be more successful than before the pandemic, even despite the war unleashed in Ukraine. “Although the war is turning out to be a nightmare, fortunately it is not having the expected impact on tourism as a whole, with the exception of countries like Poland or Finland, which are closer to the conflict,” he said.
TUI Group figures
TUI is the leading tourism group in Europe and one of the most important worldwide. It has a presence in more than 140 countries, has five airlines (TUI UK, TUI Netherlands, TUI Belgium, TUIfly (Germany) and TUI Nordic), 150 aircraft, three cruise ship companies with 16 ships, 1,600 travel agencies and a workforce made up of more 70,000 employees, of which a thousand are based in the Canary Islands, where the tour operator boasts 29 hotels.
The group has a greater presence in Germany and the United Kingdom, although it is also important in the Nordic countries and in central Europe.
With regard to the Canary Islands, in 2019, the pre-pandemic year, the five TUI airlines transported 2.5 million people to the Canary Islands from different European countries, which represented 14.2% of the total number of passengers arriving on the islands.
Regional councillor Yaiza Castilla meets with Chief Finance Officer of tourism giant, TUI, Sebastian Ebel, who announced that this summer season they plan to transport 1.3 million tourists to the archipelago, who will extend their stay, on average, by one more day and spend 20% more than before the pandemic

“TUI is fully aligned with our sustainability strategy, which is why we have created a working group to continue advancing together on this path with which we intend to increase the quality and not the quantity of our tourism”, explains Castilla.
“The Canary Islands are a destination that has all the necessary ingredients to be successful, even despite the war in Ukraine which, although it is turning out to be a nightmare, fortunately is not having the expected impact on tourist activity,” assured Ebel.

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Accessibility improvements on the southern beaches of San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Agustín)

Mar, 2022 | News

In recent months, various improvements have been carried out on different beaches in the southern municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, aiming to to secure nothing less than to have the best beaches available for residents and the tourists who visit throughout the year, as well as recovering Blue Flags, which were lost two years ago.

Works to improve accessibility, like the installation of walkways to facilitate access to the shore, with a canopy to provide shade area. These walkways and canopies have been installed on the beaches of Faro de Maspalomas, San Agustín and Meloneras, in addition to those already existing in Playa del Inglés.
On the other hand, new selective rubbish collection containers have been installed at the exits of the beaches, one of the requirements requested from the management organisation who coordinate the official Blue Flags system. The rehabilitation of the foot washing facilities and showers and the installation of stainless steel railings on the access stairs have also been added. over the next few days, all the information totems on each of the beaches will be renewed, with new maps and updated pictograms on each of them.
Months of effort have been aimed at making sure these beaches achieve the quality levels required by the organisation. The town hall say the are confident that with these actions they can recover the blue flags, the seal of quality for beaches, since they have fulfilled all the established requirements.

Over the last week, the sundbeds/hammocks that were pending renewal of their tarpaulins have been installed on the beaches of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Specifically, there are now 500 hammocks, which are distinguished by their chocolate brown colour, in addition to the 1,045 that were installed on February 14 when the service was resumed.

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 18-20 March 2022

Mar, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets

Spring has finally sprung, as the sun crosses the equator from south to north, the March equinox is this Sunday.
A festive weekend ahead with Spanish Father’s Day this Saturday, Día del Padre. It is also the feast day in honour of San José, Saint Joseph, the patron saint of families, fathers, pioneers and travellers and many more. After two years of postponements, religious processions start taking place once again on Gran Canaria. You’ll find some notable traditional celebrations around the churches of Tejeda, as well as in San Lorenzo and La Milagrosa in Las Palmas this Saturday.
Also, the first Gran Canaria Km.0 Fair of the year takes place this weekend in Valsequillo. On Sunday, enjoy cheese tastings, and artisanal cheeses from all over the Island of Gran Canaria accompanied by traditional music performances in the ancient pre-hispanic Gran Canarian Royal Capital, Gáldar.

It almost feels like the weather is playing tricks with us as strong winds, rainbows, hail, snow and even Calima mix to entertain us this week.
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, have forecast a weekend starting with predictions of occasional instability but light breezes, some cloud, and sunshine prevailing throughout Sunday, particularly in the southern municipalities.

Weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.

Saturday and Sunday might be a little grey around the island, so it’s always good to be prepared. All in all average daytime temperatures of ” 19-20ºC in the shade, though certainly a touch colder up at the summits, with the predicted snow levels lower that the highest point of Gran Canaria.

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

19-20 March, ValsequilloFeria Km.0 Gran Canaria
The first Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria event in 2022 takes place in the north eastern municipality of Valsequillo this weekend. The fair is open on both Saturday and Sunday between 10:00-15:00 and takes place in the main parking ground opposite the municipal market. The regular ‘Feria Km.0 Gran Canaria’ is all about local produce, everything from Gran Canaria that requires no transport to get here (hence the name).
40 producers from 17 municipalities, offering among other things artisan ice cream, strawberry jam from Valsequillo as well as local delicacy bienmesabe, to celebrate the almond season. Gourmet croquettes, Valsequillo potatoes, wine, olives, honey, cheese, strawberries, vegetables and much more, all locally produced.

“Did you know that Valsequillo is the main strawberry production centre on Gran Canaria”

19-20 March, AgüimesFestival de Arte Agüimes
The 1st Agüimes Art Festival “Art in Boxes”, Festival de Arte en Agüimes “Arte en Cajas”. Aimed especially at showcasing new artists who want to publicise their works in painting, sculpture, photography and writing.
The event will beat the Plaza del Rosario in Agüimes with the collaboration of the Town Council, on March 19 and 20. Artists’ stalls and two musical groups will enliven this little festival; “Radio Freetura” and “Dr. Extraño” as well as artistic workshops. The also coincides with the Storytelling Festival ( Festival de Narración).It is an opportunity for both artists and the general public to acquire works by new Canarian artists who benefit from this type of promotion to place their works on the open market.On Saturday 12:00-20:00 and on sunday 11:00-18:00
“8 Cajas is a non-profit Cultural Association born in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, aimed at promoting art in all its expressions, having the Canary Archipelago as its headquarters and stage, where they intend it to also be an artistic reference for the population.”

Sunday, 20 MarchFeria del Queso Gáldar
Calling all Cheese Lovers! After two years, the Gáldar Cheese Fair is on once again. This Sunday, the 24th edition in Plaza de Santiago, highlights the quality of one of the island’s most famous artisanal products, the cheese from Altos de Gáldar protected by the Denomination of Origin (PDO) and successful in many contests and fairs.
This traditional fair is focused around the main day on the 20th, with the awarding of prizes for the XXIV Altos de Gáldar Cheese Tasting, the XXIII Artisan Cheeses from Gran Canaria and the XVI Tasting of Flor, Media Flor and Cured Cheese of the PDO. In addition, there will be traditional musical performances by the groups Los Cebolleros, Los Cabuqueros, Surco y Arado and Farallón de Tábata. The fair starts at 10:00 and the prizes awarded around 12:30 in the afternoon.
On Sunday, cheese tastings, and the opportunity to buy some of the best artisanal cheeses from all over the Island of Gran Canaria.
On Friday the 18th, the Cheese Tasting will be held in the Sala Sábor of the Town Hall, in different modalities, and on Saturday the 19th, starting at 10:30 a.m., different presentations on marketing, sales, cheese and health, and improvement of production, with the participation of technicians and experts in cheese production from different autonomous communities. Both events will be broadcast live, streamed through social network pages of the Gáldar City Council.

18-20 March, Maspalomas11ª Feria de Artesanía Primavera Sur
Last chance to go and visit, this weekend, the 11th Southern Springtime Artisan Fair, ‘11ª Feria de Artesanía Primavera Sur‘. The fair is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00 until Sunday. It’s the perfect opportunity to see work by some of the best artisan craftspeople of the Canary Islands; ceramics, wood, metal, leather, textiles, glass and recycled materials among others in a magnificent combination of traditional materials and modern design.
The artisans fair by FEDAC the Foundation for Ethnography and Craft Development of the Canary Islands, set once again in the idyllic surroundings of The Lighthouse of Maspalomas.

SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

18-19 March, Santa BrígidaRally Villa de Santa Brígida
The 38th edition of the Rally Villa de Santa Brígida is happening this weekend. The test is held in the municipality of the beautiful Villa de Santa Brígida with the primary collaboration of the municipality of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, taking advantage of the road routes passing through the Vega de San Mateo and Telde. The starting ceremony is on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. to start later with the first section that consists of a night driving section.
On Friday:TC1 LAS PALMAS DE GC – (4,067 KMS)Start: Las Palmas GC – Cuesta Ramón End: Marzagan – GC 800 (bus stop)
On Saturday:TC2-5 VALSEQUILLO DE GRAN CANARIA (10,460 KMS)Start: La Lechucilla – GC 41 Km. 2,19 End: Barranco San Miguel Km. GC41 Km 12,6 (bus stop)
TC3-6 LA CANTERA – LA ATALAYA – PIROTECNIA PIROMART (15,145 KMS)Start: Lomitos de Correa GC 810 Km. 7,3 End: La Atalaya – GC 80 Km. 2,73
TC4-7 LOS SILOS – PASTO Y BELLOTA SANTA BRÍGIDA (8,270 KMS)Start: Los Silos – GC 151 Km. 0,25 End: Satautejo – GC 320 Km. 5,2 (entry to finca-farola)
“WHEN THERE IS A RALLY GOING ON IT WILL ALSO MEAN ROAD CLOSURES DURING THE STAGES”

Saturday, 19 March, MogánFree Motion Desafío La Titánica
The XVII edition of the Free Motion Desafío La Titánica competition this Saturday. The race starts at 8:00 with the start and finish at Anfi del Mar in the municipality of Mogán. Free Motion Desafío La Titánica is said to be the toughest cycling event on the islands and now returns to Gran Canaria to challenge the best cyclists for yet another year.
This is the second edition as an independent test having originally developed as part of “Gran Canaria Bike”. Endorsed by the UCI (International Cycling Union) and with nearly 300 participants in the last edition, this epic adventure on wheels has established itself as a world-class event that will take the physical and mental capacity of its participants to the extreme, competing in male and female categories.
Free Motion Desafío La Titánica is an authentic adventure only suitable for experienced cyclists who will have to face a 138-kilometre route through some of the most spectacular landscapes on the island of Gran Canaria, overcoming extremely hard sections with slopes of up to 25% and a cumulative descent of 3,480 meters.
The competitors will test their strengths in three timed closed traffic sections of 9, 12 and 22 kilometres respectively. The most extreme climb of all, a real leg-breaking feat, is known as the Valle de la Lágrimas, the Valley of Tears, 11.8 km of agonising ascents and descents and hairpin bends in an environment of extraordinary beauty and with a maximum 25% incline that already forced more than 30 riders to withdraw in the last edition. And after this hard journey, the brave cyclists head back the finish line in Anfi del Mar.
Program for Saturday:
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Anfi del Mar09:00 a.m. – Start of timed section 110:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Start of timed section 212:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Start of timed section 34:00 p.m. – Estimated arrival at Anfi del Mar4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
“Remember, that this will also mean road closures during the timed section”

REGULAR MARKETS IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.

This Sunday, the biweekly Farmers of San Fernando de Maspalomas, El Mercado Agrícola de San Fernando de Maspalomas. This popular farmers market is held in the urban center of the area from which it receives the name, just where there is a large esplanade between three unmistakable points; the Municipal Stadium, the Center and the current Municipal Offices of Maspalomas.08:00 – 13:30

Saturday 19 March, ArucasMercado Agrícola de Arucas
This popular farmers’ market takes place every fortnight in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Agricultural (Experimental) Farm, located next to the turn off to Arucas from the main GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria. […Click here for the map location…] The market of exhibitors (farmers and ranchers) who sell their produce direct to the consumer aim to lower costs and more directly benefit the producer. From 09:00-13:30
The Arucas Agricultural and Livestock Market began in June 2008, on the initiative of COAG (Coordinator of Organisations of Farmers and Cattle Ranchers) and the Federation of Cattlemen of Gran Canaria (FedeGran), later moving to the Cabildo de Gran Canaria who now promote the current market.
“Take the opportunity to enjoy the rugged and beautiful northern coastline of Gran Canaria with absolutely gorgeous views.”

Carnival celebrations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will come to an end this weekend.

19-20 March, MogánCarnival Mogán
The municipality of Mogán continues with their neighbourhood carnival program this weekend in Motor Grande and in El Horno.
On Saturday 19 March Motor Grande in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, workshops and inflatables at the Plaza de Motor Grande at 17:00 and at 20:00 a magic show.
On Sunday 20 March in El Horno workshops and inflatables at 17:30 at Plaza de El Horno and then at 20:00 a magic show.

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 11-13 March 2022

Mar, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

The second weekend of March arrives with some excellent events taking place. The Artisan’s craft fair by FEDAC kicks off this Friday just next to the Maspalomas lighthouse. There is a European cheese Fair in Teror, an Eco market in Las Palmas and some covid friendly carnival celebrations taking place over the coming days.
Upcoming events:
Rally Villa de Santa Brigida 18-19 MarchKm.0 Fair Valsequillo 19-20 MarchENORTE 2022 in Gáldar 1-3 AprilThe 9th Institutional Fair of the Canary Islands Products of the Land 1-3 April
St. Patricks Day festivities next Thursday, 17 March

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend starting with light breezes and some possible cloud cover in the southern municipality of Mogán with highs of 23 degrees celcius in the shade.
Weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.
The weekend weather forecast looks pretty decent but by Monday some changes are expected pretty much across the whole island, except perhaps for the southern tourist enclaves, which will usually escape the heavier rains.

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

11-20 March, Maspalomas11ª Feria de Artesanía Primavera Sur
This Friday starts the 11th Southern Springtime Artisan Fair, ‘11ª Feria de Artesanía Primavera Sur‘. The fair is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00. Until the 20th of March you have the perfect opportunity to see work by some of the best artisan craftspeople of the Canary Islands; ceramics, wood, metal, leather, textiles, glass and recycled materials among others in a magnificent combination of traditional materials and modern design.
The artisans fair by FEDAC the Foundation for Ethnography and Craft Development of the Canary Islands, set once again in the idyllic surroundings of The Lighthouse of Maspalomas.

12-13 March, TerorLa Feria Europea del Queso
The 5th edition of the European Cheese fair, ‘La Feria Europea del Queso’ organised by the Commonwealth of North this Saturday and Sunday. This year the fair is held in the historic centre of Teror and on Plaza de Sintes. In this fifth edition, the participation of thirty dairies from different regional, national and international origins is expected and Teror will be the European cheese capital for the weekend.
-There will be cheese tastings, workshops and concerts with various gastronomic treats around the Plaza de Sintes.-Three parking areas will be set up on the outskirts of the town of Teror, located in the Los Llanos sports area, the Granadillos recreational area and on the grounds of La Marina (in the San Matías area).-To facilitate arrival at the fair, Teror City Council will make available to visitors a bus that, at 30-minute intervals, will travel through these areas, bringing the public closer to the Plaza de Sintes.
On Saturday 10:00-20:00:At 11:00 The official opening at Plaza de Sintes ( the main tent) Inauguración Oficial en la Plaza de Sintes (carpa principal)Between 11:00- 14:00 Children’s workshop, ‘We learn to make cheese’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 12:30 Music performance “Los 600”, the marquee in the Plaza de Sintes. Free entry tickets from: tureservaonline.es.At 16:00 Children’s workshop; We learn to make cheese’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 17:00 Children’s workshop; We learn to make cheese’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 18:00 Children’s workshop; We learn to make cheese’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 18:00 Music performance “La Trova”, the marquee in the Plaza de Sintes. Free entry tickets from: tureservaonline.es.On Sunday 10:00-15:00At 11:00 Children’s workshop ‘Creations with wool’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 12:00 Children’s workshop ‘Creations with wool’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 13:00 Children’s workshop ‘Creations with wool’ at Plaza de la Mujer.At 12:00 Music performance “Trashumancia con Iván Quintana” the marquee in the Plaza de Sintes. Free entry tickets from: tureservaonline.es.
‘Mancomunidad de Ayuntamiento del Norte de Gran Canaria’ organised the first edition of the European Cheese Fair in 2018, in Moya, in 2019 in Artenara and in 2020 in Valleseco. The 2021 edition was held in virtual format due to the sanitary restrictions imposed by the Covid-19. This Fair is organised in collaboration with the European Cheese Route Association, which was born in 2014 with the aim of joining efforts from different European local entities to make cheese a strategic axis of local economic development. The Commonwealth of North of Gran Canaria was integrated into this network of municipalities in April 2017.

Sunday, 13 March, Las PalmasEco Mercado
Eco Market by Organic Meeting Point is this Sunday in Las Palmas. Tao Club & Gardens hosts another edition of the healthy and sustainable lifestyle market, 13 March 2022. A perfect chance to get to know some of the local natural brands and small businesses committed to the health and the environment on the island.
The market, from 10:00-18:00, includes product exhibitors covering many sectors involved in the ecological world, from organic food and drinks, fashion, cleaning, recycled crafts, renewable energy to ecological agriculture.

GRAN CANARIA CARNIVALS 2022

11-12 March, AgüimesCarnival in Cruce de Arinaga
The Agüimes winter festivities will say goodbye this coming weekend with the celebration of the Cruce de Arinaga Carnival.
On Saturday, starting at 20:30, the Cruce de Culturas Theater will host the Comparsa Aragüimé variety gala. Free invitations are available on the website tickentradas.com.
On Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00, in the Plaza Primero de Mayo, the smallest of the house will have the opportunity to enjoy attractions and children’s activities, in addition to participating, from 12:00 noon, at the family costume contest.

Friday, 11 March 2022Carnival Teror
Teror will start its Carnival celebrations this Friday with this years’ theme being “Rock&Roll”. Teror is also recovering some of its outstanding acts this year after the pandemic. Between 11 to 26 March, a program of activities full of fun for all ages will be offered on weekends.
This Friday the Presentation of the Gala Drag Poster, cast of artists and order of participants in Plaza Teresa de Bolivar at 17:00 with the presence of Drag Quirón, winner of the 1st Gala Drag Teror 2020, and the comparsa ‘Kisamba’.

Check the full Carnival program BELOW!
Carnival Teror 2022

12-13 March, MogánCarnival Mogán
The municipality of Mogán Carnival celebrations in the neighbourghoods continues this weekend in Pueblo de Mogán aka Mogán casco.
On Saturday, a spectacle ‘El baile de antaño; me conoces mascarita” at 20:30 in the cultural centre.On Sunday Sunday, workshops and inflatables at 17:30 on the municipal field.

Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA 3-5 DECEMBER
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
On Sunday, the biweekly Farmers and Handicraft Fair of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. The market is held in the urban park of Puerto Rico, just in front of the entrance to Angry Birds park from 08:30 -14:30.

Saturday 12 March, VecindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario

11-13 March, Santa Maria de GuíaMercado de Guía
‘Mercado De Guía‘, the marketplace of Santa Maria de Guía takes place from Friday to Sunday between 08:00-16:00. The new municipal market, the newest on the island celebrated opening festivities just last December. Market is open from 08:00-16:00.
In addition to offering the best local products, there is a program of activities to enjoy and have a good time with the family with various prizes on offer.
On Friday, ‘Your best costume has a prize’ rewards for the first five people who come to the main stage of the Market at 12:00 dressed in a costume or Carnival attire. Prizes of gift voucher for €20 to buy at any of the stalls. On Saturday, starting at 12:30 there is face painting and a giant skittles workshops for children and Sunday visitors are encouraged to come accompanied by their pets. For them, the contest ‘To the Market with our furry ones’ has been organised, which consists of taking a photo as fun and original as possible in the Photocall that will be located on the terrace, uploading it to the networks and tagging the Guia Market. There will be a jury to choose the best photo and the winner will receive an appropriate gift for their pet.

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

THE HARROW MASPALOMAS, HOLIDAYWORLD
Live Music
On Friday at 21:00 Javier Brichis, acoustic cover and later at 23:00 Queen Tribute by Miracle band
On Sunday at 22:00 Hits4Life , cover duo

JAZ ALICE MUSIC
Jaz Alice is our most talented and versatile young singer, born in England, she has become a local star performer here on Gran Canaria.

Friday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00 and later in Papi’s Grill in Playa de Inglés at 20:30
Saturday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00
On Sunday in Rio Sol Hotel in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria 21:15-22:15

KELLY MARLOW

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 4-6 March 2022

Mar, 2022 | News

Orange Blossom March 2022
It’s the first weekend of March and markets galore are open again this weekend including La Aldea and Tejeda. One of the biggest sporting events on the island, the toughest billed as one of the toughest in the world, the ‘TransGranCanaria 2022’ is happening on Gran Canaria this weekend. Carnival main stage celebrations are now in full flow in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with local carnival events in Mogán, Santa Lucia and Agüimes. Meanwhile Ingenio and Telde have announced that they will be postponing theirs for now. All in all, the month of March also brings some awesome fairs as we move towards the spring equinox.
Upcoming Events :
The 11th Southern Springtime Artisan Craft Fair – Faro de Maspalomas 11-20 MarchEuropean Cheese Fair in Teror 12-13 MarchEco Mercado by Organic Meeting Point in Las Palmas 13 MarchRally Villa de Santa Brigida 18-19 MarchKm.0 Fair Valsequillo 19-20 MarchENORTE 2022 in Gáldar 1-3 April

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, have forecast a weekend of fun and frolic with a proper winter-spring mix offering pretty much a little bit of everything possible. We might get some rain, there is a wind warning and some sunshine on offer. Better to be ready for all possible options. Most of the rain will likely miss the south of the island but the weather definitely looking greyer on the northern parts of the island.
It is good to remember that the weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.

Weather forecast by AEMET for the municipality of Mogán:

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

5-6 March, MogánCarnival Mogán 2022
The town hall of Mogán announced, this Tuesday, that this year’s carnival celebrations, held between 5 March – 3 April will take place mainly as festivities in the various neighbourhoods and are mostly intended for the youngest ones in the family. This year there will be no carnival street parade. Some of the main events are to be held in Arguineguin 25-27 March.
This weekend:On Saturday in Barranquillo Andrés y Soria carnival workshops and inflatables at Plaza Álamo y Mejías de Barranquillo Andrés at 17:30 and a magic show at 20:00On Sunday in Veneguera, the Plaza de Veneguera will host at 10:00 workshops and inflatables and at 18:00 a magic show.
Check the full program below!
Carnival Mogán 2022

Sunday 6 March, AgüimesCarnival Agüimes 2022
The municipality of Agüimes celebrates Carnival 2022 between 19 February and 13 March. The theme “Those wonderful years 60-70-80s”, chosen by popular vote. This Sunday there is a family day planned at Plaza Teatro Auditorio Agüimes. Between 11:00-14:00 there is a children play area and at 12:00 a family carnival costume contest.
See the full program below!
Carnival Agüimes 2022

CHECK OUT OTHER CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022

Carnival Santa Lucia
Carnival Santa Lucía 2022

Saturday 5 March La AldeaMercadillo y muestra de artesanía y complementos
This is a lovely local market to visit in the westernmost municipality of the island, with local produce, artisans and music on every first Saturday of each month.
This Saturday, in the afternoon, from 17:00 to 22:00, the Market, Crafts and Accessories return to the Open Commercial Area of La Aldea de San Nicolás
The March market will feature workshops on carnival crafts, a cooking MasterClass, which will include a tasting, for which interested persons must register by calling the Municipal Employment and Local Development Agency on 928 89 06 91. There will also be a route through the living museums of the Community Development Project, registering in advance at 682 22 58 98 or by email at turismo@aytolaaldea.com.And for the smallest in the house, and their families, there will be children’s entertainment and an afternoon full of surprises.
“Enjoy a different and very special afternoon in the urban area of the municipality of La Aldea.”

Sunday 6 March, TejedaMercadillo de Tejeda
Located in the mountainous central part of island and more than 1000 meters above sea level, Tejeda’s agricultural and handicraft market, Mercadillo de Tejeda, takes place every first Sunday of the month.
This Sunday is the first Tejeda Market held in 2022. There will be craft stalls, accessories, tastings, children’s entertainment, … and more surprises, The market is held from 10:00 to 15:00 at Plaza Nuestra Señora del Socorro.Laura Martel will be performing “Notas para tí” (Notes for you) at 13:00 at Plaza Mirador, she is a young timple player (traditional small, four-stringed guitar) from the municipality of Valsequillo.
There will be capacity control and the current security measures must be respected, as well as the indications through the signs available on the premises and/or those responsible for security.

Sunday 6 March, ValsequilloSoltura
Under the project ‘Compartiendo Soltura 2021’, a festival of sustainability and culture this Sunday in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria. All events are happening at Plaza del Pilar and surrounding areas. A lovely morning to spend in the strawberry kingdom of Gran Canaria.
10:00 – 10:30 Vivaldianas Quartet ConcertVivaldianas Quartet: Anabel Estévez Acosta, violin. Gema Barragán Pulido, violin. Óscar Guerra Suárez, viola. Marisa Roda Pujol, cello.10:30 – 12:45 Children’s workshops on sustainability, culture and equality By Tembrujo Designs and Shows.12:00 – 12:45 Circus show magic and clowns ‘Timbiriqui’ Interpreters: Aitana Monzón, Toto Jungler, Franchi Natra and Luis Monzón.13:00 – 14:15 BJazz Concert: Woman’s Charm. BJazz: Samantha de León, double bass. Silvia Jimenez, trumpet. Sun-Young Park, piano Amelia Gutierrez, drums. Moneiba Hidalgo, singer.

Sunday, 6th of March, Las PalmasMercadillo Inglés
The English Market, ‘Mercadillo Inglés’, in the magic-garden-of-plants-and-pots shop, at the British club in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Sunday, 6th of March 2022.
Between 11:00-19:00, there is a commercial area, garden market, cake shop, wine tasting, gastronomy and flowers, lots of flowers.

SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

4-6 March, Gran CanariaTransGranCanaria 2022
This weekend, Gran Canaria once again hosts one of the toughest mountain trails contests on the annual circuit and will welcome some world’s best runners. This 20th anniversary is a milestone that places it among the pioneers and longest-lived in the world. The event will not include, this March, the 360º challenge, which now becomes independent and will take place from 24-28 November 2022. This Transgrancanaria event will focus on its most common distances: the Classic, Advanced, Marathon, Starter, Promo and Kids competitions. Almost 4,000 participants from 60 nationalities will be racing this weekend and some will meet for the first test of the Spartan Trail World Championship circuit in its Ultra Trail through the mountains of Gran Canaria.
“Parque Sur de Maspalomas will be the finish line for all the distances so except a busy weekend in that area as well as some restrictions. There will also be some street closure in different crossing points, for example in Tejeda”

On Friday:TransGranCanariaKids on Las Canteras beach at 10:00TransGranCanaria Classic 126km at 23:00 Las Palmas -> Parque Sur Maspalomas
On Saturday: Advanced 62km, at 09:00 Artenara -> Parque Sur MaspalomasMarathon 43km, at 09:30 Vivac Aventura El Garañon -> Parque Sur MaspalomasStarter 26 km, at 08:30 Tunte -> Parque Sur MaspalomasPromo 15km, at 08:00 Ayagaures -> Parque Sur MaspalomasYouth 15 km, at 08:00 Ayagaures -> Parque Sur MaspalomasFamily Trans 15 km, at 08:00 Ayagaures -> Parque Sur Maspalomas

5-6 March, Anfi del MarBeach Volley Ball
Anfi beach hosts beach volleyball tournaments this weekend organised by Beach Volley Salitre
On Saturday, Beach Volleyball Master over 40 – male and female categories and is sponsored by Watersports Luis Molina.On Sunday Beach Volleyball Master over 40 – Mixed and is sponsored by Marina Elite Resort
On both days, which will start at 9:30 am, the participation of twelve pairs of players of national and international origins is expected.

REGULAR MARKETS IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
This Sunday, the biweekly El Mercado Agrícola de San Fernando de Maspalomas. This Farmers Market is held in the urban center of the area from which it receives the name, just where there is a large esplanade between three unmistakable points; the Municipal Stadium, the Center and the current Municipal Offices of Maspalomas. 08:00 – 13:30

Saturday 6 March, ArucasMercado Agrícola de Arucas

This popular farmers’ market takes place every fortnight in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Agricultural (Experimental) Farm, located next to the turn off to Arucas from the main GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria. […Click here for the map location…] The market of exhibitors (farmers and ranchers) who sell their produce direct to the consumer aim to lower costs and more directly benefit the producer. From 09:00-13:30
The Arucas Agricultural and Livestock Market began in June 2008, on the initiative of COAG (Coordinator of Organisations of Farmers and Cattle Ranchers) and the Federation of Cattlemen of Gran Canaria (FedeGran), later moving to the Cabildo de Gran Canaria who now promote the current market.

“Take the opportunity to enjoy the rugged and beautiful northern coastline of Gran Canaria with absolutely gorgeous views.”

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