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Foundation Investigated for Alleged Mismanagement of Public Funds Meant for Care of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
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
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
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
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
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.
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The Canary Guide “May Day” Weekend Tips 29 April – 1 May 2022
An exhilarating May Day weekend ahead, with a multitude of events, markets and festivities to enjoy around Gran Canaria. Sunday, May 1 is also when Spain celebrates Mothers’ Day and there is a special Mothers’ Day edition of the monthly Tejeda market among others. The biggest fair dedicated to the produce of this island ‘Gran Canaria Me Gusta’ is at INFECAR again this weekend as well as music and dance shows happening around the capital. Montaña Alta in Guía celebrates the second of this year’s Cheese fairs up in the mountains. A spring festival to enjoy in Vecindario. The biweekly, San Fernando farmers’ market is celebrating it’s 13th anniversary this Sunday with live music and raffles. Here are just some of our top picks for the weekend ahead and there are plenty more to check from The Canary Guide Calendar.
“May, the month of growing, named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility. Gardens are blooming, birds chirping and Summer is truly just around the corner.”
Upcoming events:
3 May, Miss Grand Spain 2022 : Final show in Parque Sur de Maspalomas5-15 May, Maspalomas Pride 20226-8 May, LPA Motown7-15 May, Fiestas San Isidro de Labrador in Carrizal, Ingenio9-21 May, Jazz Festival – Puerto de Mogán
Sunday 1 May, Puerto RicoMay Day in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Puerto Rico Walk with Leo on Sunday to raise much needed funds to help little Leo. Walking from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria to Amadores and back. First walkers start from The Pub at 10:00, to be joined by more people at The Warriors Shop at 10:30 with the aim to meet by 12 midday at the furthest end of the Playa de Amadores beach carpark, overlooking Tauro for the big picture
Fancy Dress MAY DAY & Fabulousness!!!
Official Route: shorturl.at/ktyFV
Starts 10am from THE PUB (Crawlers!)10:15 – Wet Your Starting Whistle10:30 – Join We Are Warriors Shop– Head to Puerto Rico Beach (Map Attached Here) & Sports Marina (Muelle Deportivo)– Up Steps to Coastal Walk– Ministry of Funny Walks & Wigglers11:15 – Playa de Amadores11:30 – Past Amadores Beach Club– Keep To The Sea Front11:45 – Arrive at Cueva Bufadero de Tauro: Midway point– (Furthest end of Parking, overlooking Tauro)
THE BIG PICTURE!! (photo op)12:00 Midday Gather Inside Circle
#PuertoRicoWalk in a giant HEART SHAPE
The “We are Warriors”- shop 1ª Anniversary party starts at 13:00 and goes til 18:00. Shop, donate and join the fun. A lovely afternoon with some party food, sangria, Buck’s Fizz, soft drinks and much more.
The Pub in Puerto Rico are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the very first Puerto Rico Walk
The Canary Awards, The awards ceremony will take place overlooking Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria as the sun goes down over the west hill. It will be broadcasted live.
#WeCrossMountains
Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a gorgeous weekend with sunshine prevailing throughout the days to come in the southern municipality of Mogán. Average temperatures close to 30º celsius, in the shade, so it’s perfect weather to welcome the month of May. Bear in mind that in direct sunshine, it’s going to be hot hot hot!
The whole weekend looks so good around the island, so it is a really great weekend for any kind of activity, adventure, festivity or just pure relaxation. All in all average daytime temperatures should stay comfortably above 22ºC in the shade pretty much everywhere. The longer-range prediction shows some possible rain in some places, but that’s not until next week. There is a fabulous weekend to enjoy first.
*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***
29 April – 1 May, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria‘Gran Canaria Me Gusta’- Fair
The 9th edition of the “Gran Canaria Me Gusta” -fair between 29 April – 1 May 2022 at INFECAR in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. “#GranCanaria I like” – fair, this year under the slogan “The island’s biodiversity is savoured” features exhibitions, tastings and the sale of agricultural produce, livestock and fisheries, ecological organic produce, traditional crafts, culture, folklore, sports, activities and of course tourism. A wide variety of wonderful things that Gran Canaria has to offer and much more…
You can get your ticket in advance through the website www.feriagrancanariamegusta.es .The entrance is €1.50 and the opening hours to the #FeriaGranCanariaMeGusta will be 09:30-20:00 on Friday, 09:30-16:00 on Saturday, and 09:30-16:00 on Sunday, the 1st May.
Friday 29 April, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaDía Internacional de la Danza
More than 40 dancers celebrate International Dance Day in the Plaza de España this Friday at 18:00. This renovated capital space will host choreographies performed by professionals from Natalia Medina’s company and students from her school. The City Council, through the Promotion of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, organises, with Qué Tal Está Producciones, a day of celebration, observed by UNESCO for the last 40 years.An urban dance show in the Plaza de España, classical dance as well as contemporary with free entry
In 1982, the International Dance Committee of UNESCO chose April 29 – the date of birth of the dancer and choreographer Jean-Georges Noverre, considered the creator of modern ballet – for the celebration and expression of this discipline throughout the world. Natalia Medina is the director of the Across Hip-Hop pedagogical and cultural project of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as well as of MASDANZA, the International Festival of Contemporary Dance of the Canary Islands that, since 2021, hosts the capital of Gran Canaria.
29-30 April, VecindarioFestival Primavera
The Spring Festival, el Festival Primavera, will fill the Open Commercial area of Vecindario with flowers, storytelling, parades, and concerts this Friday and Saturday. The festival will have more than 20 exhibitors and multiple free activities during the two days. A concert by the group ‘Los 600’ will close the fair on Saturday night. The event will be inaugurated with a flower exhibition on the Avenida de Canarias de Vecindario. In addition to the 20 stalls selling flowers, there will be exhibitions of the work with flowers and gardening carried out by municipal Public Services workers.
On Friday, at 17:00 a children concert and at 18:00 there will be a concert for Young Talents from the Canary Islands. At 18:30, there will be a parade and the first day will end at 19:30 with the Revival Gospel Mlou concert. All events on the pedestrian area.
On Saturday, the reopening of the stalls will be animated at 11:30 in the morning with a Zumba exhibition. At 12:00 there will be storytelling ( in spanish). In the afternoon a parade is scheduled at 18:00. Half an hour later will be the performance of the Zenday Quartet. At 19.30 there will be a concert by the Chelys Odalys Choir at plaza de Los Algodoneros. The Spring Festival will end with the performance of Los 600 at Plaza de San Rafael.
Sunday, 1 May, Santa Maria de GuíaFiesta del Queso- Montaña Alta
This Sunday, the second edition of Santa Maria de Guía’s Cheese Fair 2022. Santa Maria de Guía celebrates this year the 45th anniversary of their Cheese Festival. This second takes place in the district of Montaña Alta every first Sunday of May.
The cheese fair starts at 10:00 and will feature tastings of cheese, farmers’ market, and traditional food as well musical performances at 11:00 and a concert at 13:00
Sunday 1 May, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaMercadillo 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 “La casa de las Semillas”, on Sunday, 1st of May 2022.Between 11:00-19:00, there is a commercial area, garden market, gastronomy, art, and flowers, lots of flowers.Free entry
Sunday 1 May, TejedaMercadillo de Tejeda
Tejeda celebrates their monthly market every first Sunday of the month. A really wonderful opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, located in the mountainous central part of island and more than 1000 meters above sea level.
This Sunday is a very special date, as it’s Spanish Mother’s Day at the Tejeda Market. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, 22 stalls and music performances by Travesía Saxophone Quartet between 11:15-12:00 and a concert by Patricia Muñoz “Con M de Mujer” at 13:00
As always there will be craft stalls, accessories, tastings, children’s entertainment, and surprises. The market is held from 10:00 to 15:00 at Plaza Nuestra Señora del Socorro.
Sunday – Monday, MaspalomasThe Ethnographic Centre of Faro de Maspalomas
The Permanent Exhibition Rooms in the Faro de Maspalomas Ethnographic Centre re-opened last week. The Ethnographic centre has several exhibition halls located on the upper floor of the building.It is a cultural experience through the historical heritage of the traditional culture and crafts of Gran Canaria. The Lighthouse is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:30 to 17:00.
“There is also a lovely souvenir shop just next to the entrance and don’t forget to visit the terrace floor and check out the gorgeous views”.
29 April – 1 May, GáldarCultura Gáldar
Gáldar offers wonderful cultural proposals for this weekend. One gorgeous time to visit this ancient pre-hispanic Gran Canarian Royal city.
On Friday, Gáldar celebrates the International Dance Day 2022 in the Plaza de Santiago with the dance groups of the municipality at 19:00On Saturday, the Agáldar Museum continues with the celebration of Dance Day with several performances in the main courtyard of the Casa Capitán Quesada at 19:00 and 20:00 ( limited capacity, free entry from entradas.galdar.es )On Sunday, Gáldar is celebrating Mother’s Day with an emotional concert on the front of the Matriz Temple of Santiago starting at 20:00Throughout the weekend the Gáldar Theater becomes a great fashion ShowRoom with the Gáldar Fashion Weekend organized by Fomento de Gáldar. And in addition to all this, in the neigbourghood of San Isidro, the Main Festivities begin in honour of San Isidro Labrador 2022 with the proclamation and different acts.
Check also:
Arucas Carnival 2022
Fiestas de San José Obrero 2022 – Cruce de Arinaga, Agüimes Sunday 1 May, Cattle Exhibition Fair at 09:00 on Calle Gofio
Fiesta de San José y la Santa Cruz 2022 – TerorSaturday 7 May, The pyrotechnic show of the Quema del Barco y el Castillo , The ‘Burning of the Ship and the Castle’ is an artisanal pyrotechnic exhibition of fire, colour and noise unique to the Canary Islands, which has been maintained for several generations through the Dávila family, recalling the pirate attacks on the island and the Defence of the Cross
SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
30 April – 1 MayIII Clásica Car Home Services ‘Trofeo Villa de Santa Brígida
This is a regularity event for historic vehicles ( of 25 years old and more ) and a scoring round of the XIV Classic Cup Gran Canaria 2022. It is organised by Club 4 Latas.
The test will be held in two stages and the first stage will begin at 16:00 on Saturday from the Alisios Shopping Center to travel 100 km, divided into 11 sections that make up the first stage.
Sunday, May 1 will begin at 08:00 with all the participants sharing breakfast in the town of Santa Brígida, from where the second stage will start at 10:00, which will be somewhat longer than in previous editions, with 159 km. Divided into 7 sections that will take the drivers back to Sebadal ( Car Home Services in the El Sebadal Industrial Estate) around 12:50 to finish with the award ceremony at 13:30.
The itinerary will take place along roads in the central and northern areas of the island of Gran Canaria.
Trophies are established for the first three of the general, as well as in the different categories. The tourist category is also established for those participants who only wish to do the first stage.
REGULAR 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.
This Sunday, El Mercado Agrícola de San Fernando de Maspalomas, the Farmers Market of San Fernando de Maspalomas is celebrating XIII Anniversary and there will be a festive atmosphere with live music and various raffles. The biweekly 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 2 April, 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.
“It is the perfect day to visit more than one place in the north of the island with ENORTE and The Institutional Fair of the Canary Islands Products of the Land happening this weekend.”
LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
On Sunday, May 1, at Doramas Park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, there is a jazz marathon to celebrate #LPAInternationalJazzDay.This is the program that Fábrica La Isleta has prepared for all to enjoy and with free entry.
at 16:00 Gino Marcelli Tríoat 17:00 Tribute to Wayne Shorterat 18:00 Élia Bastida and Joan Chamorro Trío
at 19:00 Joven Borondón Big Band + invited guests
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 14:00-16:00 and later at Altamadores Hotel at 21:30
On Sunday attending the Canary Awards as a nominee and entertainer
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
THE 19th HOLE MELONERAS
Champions League games before live music. The kitchen is open from 11:30 am till 11:30 p.m. if you want to eat something with fantastic views over Meloneras walkway and all sports show on tv. Live music at 22:00
Friday Dan and Tess, rock,pop and rock’n’rollSaturday Christ Mooney, rock showSunday Gary Lithgow, rock’n’roll, blues
MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES
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The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 1-3 April 2022
April begins with a few clouds and an occasional shower, but there are a few big fairs happening around the island this weekend, a great chance to really start to celebrate the Spring as we relentlessly move towards the Easter holidays. The island is enjoying some beautiful greenery due to the long-needed rainfalls over the past weeks, and Springtime blooms pepper the mountainsides. Sunday’s weather forecast and the start of the new week warn of a possibility of further rains, especially in the north and mountainous areas, so be wary of adverse weather possibly causing cancellations or postponements of outdoor events. Tejeda and La Aldea enjoy their monthly markets on Saturday, with Tejeda is celebrating in Carnival style. Two big fairs in the north of Gran Canaria return with ENORTE in Gáldar and The Institutional Fair of the Canary Islands Products of the Land this weekend in San Mateo. Anfi Beach to the south will be busy on both Saturday and Sunday with big sporting events planned.
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 April Fiestas Santa Águeda, El Pajar
29.4-1.5 ‘Gran Canaria Me Gusta’ Fair, INFECAR Las Palmas
Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend starting with light breezes and some cloud cover possible, even in the southern municipality of Mogán. Sunday may see the return of some of those April showers as the new week gets started.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday look pretty good all around the island, so great days for any adventure. So far, the weather forecast is for rain for Sunday, in many places around the island, so good to be prepared for that possibility. All in all average daytime temperatures should stay springlike with average of 21ºC in the shade, though certainly a touch colder up in the summits, and much hotter in direct sunlight on the coasts. Rain showers are predicted to start this first week of April 2022.
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.
*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***
1-3 April, Gáldar
ENORTE 2022
The 20th edition of the Business Fair of the North of Gran Canaria, one of the biggest fairs of its type on the island, in the ancient pre-hispanic Gran Canarian Royal Capital, Gáldar. Some of the best businesses in the north, from various fields, will be there including new technologies, renewable energies, the auto industry, household goods, textiles and food, through to handicrafts, event and service organisation, among many others.
It will be the seventh occasion the municipality of Gáldar hosts ENORTE since the fair started with the aim of supporting the revitalisation of the Open Commercial Zones (ZCAs). There will be at least one hundred stands from companies, social and cultural groups, as well as institutional tents for tourism promotion in the municipalities that make up the Mancommunidad, Commonwealth, of the North of Gran Canaria. Agaete, Artenara, Arucas, Firgas, Fáldar, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Moya, Santa María de Guia, Tejeda and Valleseco.
The fair is held in the parking area La Quinta, just next to the municipal sports centre.
Opening hours:
On Friday 17:00-20:00 with concerts to follow ‘Los Gofiones’ at 20:00 and ‘Que Chimba’ at 21:30
On Saturday 10:00-20:00, a concert by ‘Ultima Llave’ at 19:30 and a tribute concert to Juan Luis Guerra at 21:30
On Sunday 10:00-15:00, a concert by ‘Aires del Norte Agaldar’ and then at 13:00 concert by ‘Facaracas’, both music groups playing traditional Canarian music.
1-3 April, Vega de San Mateo
Feria Institucional de Canarias de Productos de la Tierra
The 9th Institutional Fair of the Canary Islands Products of the Land is on throughout this weekend, 1-3 April in the beautiful historic town centre and Plaza de la Solidaridad (the new square) of Vega de San Mateo. From Friday to Sunday authentic produce and crafts from the Canary islands, agriculture, music, tourism and much more.
The fair brings together producers of: cheeses, black pig products, honey, wine, mojo, sweet potato, baked goods, jams, organic vegetables, pastries, oils, derivatives of honey, dairy products derived from sheep’s milk, olives, gofio, nougat, sausages, water, cider and apple candy, beer and artisanal ice cream. <nam nam>… all things Canarian, delicious and delightful.
Activities for children will be on Plaza de la Solidaridad on Friday 16:00-19:00 on Saturday 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00 as well as on Sunday 11:00-14:00.
Opening Hours:
On Friday 12:00-20:30,
On Saturday 09:00-20:30
On Sunday 09:00-15:30
Saturday 2 April, Tejeda
Mercado de Tejeda por el Carnaval
Normally, Tejeda celebrates their monthly market every first Sunday of the month. This time Tejeda’s agricultural and handicraft market takes place on Saturday, and in full Carnival Style.
As always there will be craft stalls, accessories, tastings, children’s entertainment and surprises, The market is held from 10:00 to 15:00 at Plaza Nuestra Señora del Socorro.
Come dressed up for Carnival and have a great time! From 11:00 to 12:00, there is a street parade with the Banda Isleña. At 12:30 a performance by La Chichimurga and later at 15:30 a performance by the “viejos conocidos” (“old acquaintances”) the Chirimurga del Timple with their new show.
A really wonderful opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, located in the mountainous central part of island and more than 1000 meters above sea level.
Saturday 2 April, La Aldea
Mercadillo y muestra de artesanía y complementos La Aldea de San Nícolas
the Market, Crafts and Accessories is a lovely local market to visit in the westernmost municipality of the island, with local produce, artisans and music on offer every first Saturday of each month.
From 09:00 to 14:00, in the Open Commercial Area of La Aldea de San Nicolás, you will find different artisan crafts and gastronomy stands in addition to all the shops in the municipality, a live performance, children’s entertainment activities located on Calle Matías Vega and live performance by Chê Pedro.
The market on April 2 also includes oil tastings ( prior registration tel 928 89 06 91), and a route through the museums ( prior registration tel 928 89 06 91)
1-3 April, Las Palmas
«Mujeres con narices»
“Women with noses” returns to Doramas Park from Friday to Sunday with a fun program that brings together clowns from Italy, Austria, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Argentina, Galicia, Bilbao and the Canary Islands. This fifth international meeting is held at the José Antonio Ramos auditorium in the capital and will offer a total of eight shows that will make visible the figure of women within the clown profession and three musical proposals to close this event with humor. Entrance is free until seating capacity is reached
SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Saturday 2 April, Mogán
Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria 2022
Challenge Gran Canaria Mogán this Saturday presents the Olympic distance course, bringing some of the best international Triathlon athletes to Gran Canaria.
The 1,5km – 40km – 10km individual competitions take place between Anfi and Taurito. The race starts at 08:00 and at 2:00 the last athlete at the finish line. Awards later at 18:00.
The next Challenge competition at Anfi will be on 23 April 2022 with Half Distance and Relay.
“Remember that when there is a sporting event happening it also means road closures during the race. This time from Anfi to Amadores”
Sunday 3 April, Mogán
II Acuatlón Anfi-Mogán
After a busy Triathlon day on Saturday with the Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria Olympic distance, the municipality does not slow down on Sunday morning, at Anfi beach and surrounding areas, with the second edition of the Anfi-Mogán Aquathlon, including the Aquathlon Canary Islands Championship in Cadet – Youth categories.
Run, swim, run competitions start at 09:00 and at 13:30 awards.
Sunday, 3 April, Ingenio
XXIX Cross Urbano La Candelaria
The popular race, The 29th edition of Candelaria Urban Cross this Sunday with more than 500 people of all ages participating, including federated athletes and amateurs, who will tour the circuit that runs through the urban centre of Ingenio. This athletics sporting event is the oldest in the municipality and is part of the annual patronal La Candelaria festivities.
The test consists of two circuits, one of 900m and another of 700 meters in the surroundings of the Plaza de La Candelaria and adjoining streets, with various categories. The main one is the 6,300 meters.
The La Candelaria Urban Cross is part of the program ‘Juegos de Gran Canaria’ of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and is included in the calendar of popular asphalt competitions of the Insular Federation of Athletics of Gran Canaria.
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.
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 2 April, Arucas
Mercado 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.
“It is the perfect day to visit more than one place in the north of the island with ENORTE and The Institutional Fair of the Canary Islands Products of the Land happening this weekend.”
LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
Sunday 3 April, Las Palmas
Morcheeba
Blackest Blue is the tenth studio album by British group MORCHEEBA, after a career spanning three decades. Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey offer us 10 new songs resulting from the fusion of styles. You cannot miss this concert; the band’s only date in the Canary Islands.
The concert is to be held in Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Sala Sinfónica, starting at 20:00. Tickets are available at mgticket
“Summer Concert : The one and only ‘Pet Shop Boys’ are performing on Gran Canaria Arena in the capital on 16 July. Read more HERE”
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 from 20:30
Saturday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00 and later at Altamadores from 21:00
On Sunday in Rio Sol Hotel in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria from 21:00
THE 19TH HOLE MELONERAS
Live Music starts at 22:00
On Friday, Dan and Tess
On Saturday, Chris Mooney
On Sunday, Gary Lithgow
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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The Canary Guide – Star Event: The II Romantic Night Tejeda
On a night for lovers and for romance under the stars ‘The Most Beautiful Kiss in The World’ will be just one of the many highlights of the II Romantic Night (Noche Romántica) to be hosted in one of Gran Canaria’s most picturesque little mountain villages, Tejeda in concert with 350 other “Beautiful Villages” around Europe. The Association for the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain has chosen Gran Canaria for the national presentation by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, for a Romantic Night under the stars, to be held on June 23, midsummer’s eve, at a synchronised summit of 350 villages from around Spain, Italy, France and Belgium all recognised for their outstanding beauty.
Last year more than 1,500 people visited Tejeda, the only Canary Islands town that is a member of this prestigious club, to celebrate the summer solstice with ‘The Most Beautiful Kiss in the World’, a central act of this initiative that managed to unite ore than 100,000 “lovers” throughout Europe in a simultaneous kiss.
The Romantic Night program includes the turning off of public lighting throughout the town, which will allow visitors to contemplate the sky in a unique way and promote Tejeda as a key location on Gran Canaria, as an official Starlight Tourist Destination, from which to observe the stars.
The Tourist Information Offices of Tejeda received more than 25,800 tourists during 2017 attracted by the beauty of spectacular landscapes that put have Gran Canaria on the international map, and from whose summits, with Roque Nublo as the island’s iconic symbol, the island has grown in recognition throughout the world.
Tejeda
Aiming to attract visitors who are on holiday to participate in the event and to discover the interior of the island, the Tourist Offices located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Mogán and in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will have posters and brochures about the Romantic Night prepared in three languages, Spanish, English and German.
Romantic Night Tejeda is to be accompanied by a schedule of activities that will begin on midsummer’s eve at 18.00 with a performance by the Malagan singer ‘La Pili’ who will tour the streets of the municipality. The music will continue in the hands of Adriana Medina on guitar and Thania Cantallops with cello, who will offer their wide repertoire of boleros from 18:30 to 20:30.
The ‘Mezcolanza’ of ‘Timple & Bohemia’ show will start at 21.30, with a cast of musicians of recognised prestige in their various musical disciplines who for this event mix their talents with the renowned voices of Abelardo García ‘El Tormento’, Patricia Muñoz, Pedro Manuel Afonso, Yoana García and Moneiba García.
The special moment will arrive at 23.00 the the “lights off” will allow attendees the rare opportunity to contemplate the starry sky of Tejeda in all its splendour and create a perfect atmosphere in which to celebrate the ‘Most Beautiful Kiss in the World’. Thousands of people in Spain, France, Italy and Belgium will all show their affection together illuminated by the stars, by the warmth of candles, lanterns and small lights that will be placed along the streets of the town.
An astronomy workshop is also being offered by AstroEduca which will allow you to enjoy the Tejeda sky from a privileged location in the Plaza del Mirador del Ayuntamiento, where attendees can enjoy an experience linked to the Starlight project.
In the Plaza de Nuestra Senora del Socorro a chill out area will be installed where you can relax and enjoy the night with live music from the Quartet de Saxofones Travesía, which will perform a repertoire of jazz, well known soundtracks and Latin American music. In addition to this, Archi Sinsalabin and ‘Elian, the Illusionist’, will offer a magic show up close.
The night will end with ‘Viviendo. Tribute to Marc Anthony ‘, a selection of the best songs from the Puerto Rican singer played by Manolo Estupiñán, who will be accompanied by a band of twelve musicians.
Tejeda is the only town in the archipelago that is part of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain, which boasts 68 locations nationwide. The objective of the association is to highlight beautiful little municipalities, preferably rural, grouped under the same mark of quality, through promotional actions and cultural events inside and outside of Spain. This network encompasses places of great natural beauty with real personality as well as historical and cultural attractions, villas marked by tradition through which travellers can enjoy walking their paths and mingling with the locals.
The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain brand is a reference of prestige and quality nationally and internationally. The initiative is based on the French model Les Plus Beaux Villages and follows the path of the numerous networks that already operate in other countries around the world, such as Italy, Japan or Canada.
The Association was created in Spain in 2011 and was presented two years later with a network of 14 villages. Progressively, the list has been increasing to the 68 current locations.
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