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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 9-11 June 2023

 

A delightful second weekend of June ahead with all kinds of events to get involved with on Gran Canaria. The Harvest Fair arrives on the south, in El Tablero, patron saints’ fiestas in honour of San Antonio of Padua and San Pedro are happening around the island, Corpus Christi salt carpets and processions are held this Sunday, markets and music festivals as well as sporting events. Hopefully the weather will sustain all these wonderful festivities and happenings in the glorious outdoors, on which so much depends on this little island.

Menas Case: Foundation Siglo XXI directors allegedly filed false invoices, unrealistic expenses and repeatedly drew funds from ATMs, meant for the care of migrant children, even charging botox facial treatments and posh restaurant bills to foundation debit cards

A comprehensive analysis conducted by Group I of the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (UDEF) of the National Police yielded scandalous results, writes Spanish language daily Canarias7, regarding the alleged irregular use of the public funds intended for the care of unaccompanied minors, by the suspected to have been perpetrated by centres managed by the Foundation Social Response Siglo XXI on Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. In this case, driven by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, investigators discovered that the director of the Guiniguada centre charged the NGO responsible for €1,500 worth of beauty treatments and €1,113 for bills at top restaurants including Vinófilos, El Vasco de Vegueta, and Triciclo.

 
 

 

Centre-Right Pact Between Regionalists (CC) And Resident Conservatives (PPAV) Returns Marco Aurelio Perez As Southern Mayor

The conservative Partido Popular-Agrupación de Vecinos (PP-AV) and the right of centre regionalist Coalición Canaria (CC) have this Thursday signed a local government pact that will shape the future of the southern Gran Canaria tourism municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The alliance, dubbed a “Pact for Stability and Socioeconomic Progress of San Bartolomé Tirajana”, represents 60% of the votes cast in the municipality’s recent local elections, emphasised the  mayor-elect, Marco Aurelio Pérez (PP-AV), who returns for the third time to lead the local council responsible for some of the most important tourism areas on the island, including Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Agustín.

 
 

 

Local Government Coalition Agreement Maspalomas and the South of Gran Canaria

A governing coalition pact has been finalised in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The Popular Party–Agrupación de Vecinos (PP-AV) conservative residents party is to join forces with regionalist centre-right Coalición Canaria (CC) to govern the main tourist municipality on Gran Canaria for the next four years. Marco Aurelio Pérez will serve as mayor for the entire four-year term, and the Popular Party will take charge of Employment, Sports, Roads and Infrastructure, and Human Resources, among other areas. The regionalists, led by Alejandro Marichal, will oversee Urban Planning, Economy and Finance, and Tourism as their main departments.

 
 

 

Storm Óscar Latest: Government of the Canary Islands Declares Rain Alert for Western Islands and Gran Canaria

A storm system, dubbed Óscar, has formed over the last few days over the mid-north Atlantic, unusual for this time of year, and has led to concern from meteorologists and journalists as it passes south of the Azores, its tail should reach The Canary Islands, before the system heads northeast towards mainland Spain.  Advisory warnings have been issued in expectation of heavy rainfall, primarily in the Western Isles of the Canary Islands Archipelago, though some rainfall is also expected to reach Gran Canaria over the next couple of days.  It seems unlikely that any major consequences will stem from the bad weather, however these things can be unpredictable and so every precaution is taken to ensure people are informed and kept safe.

 
 

 

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 17-19 February 2023

It’s all about carnival celebrations this February weekend, 17-19 February, on Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gáldar, and Agüimes continue their celebrations and joining them this Friday, La Aldea and Ingenio start their festivities too. A chance to also enjoy the year’s first full carnival parade taking place this Saturday in Gáldar.

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 16-18 December 2022

Semana de Flores, Flower week in Gáldar. Photo Ayuntamiento de Gáldar
It’s the weekend before most foreign residents (and visitors) celebrate their Yuletime dinners and get-togethers. Of course here in Spain, and on the Canary Islands, December 25th is a day of simple, quiet contemplation with the main gift giving days being 12th night, the epiphany, January 5th & 6th, in celebration of the Day of the Three Kings, so for Canary Islanders there is still plenty of time of Christmas shopping to be done. This year the 25th forms part of a ‘puente’, a bridge weekend as it falls on a Sunday, and so Monday (Boxing Day to all you Brits) is a Public Holiday in Spain.

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 21-23 October 2022

An absolutely gorgeous October weekend ahead on Gran Canaria. The weather looks great and the splendid variety of different events and festivities happening is too.
On the south of the island, there is a major free concert and a drone show to enjoy among many other music offerings. Arucas is finally celebrating its “World Beers Festival” and in Gáldar the bodyboard competition Frontón King continues on the north coast. In Vecindario the patronal festivities in honour of Archangel Rafael continue. The capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is also rich with events this weekend so a gorgeous weekend ahead whatever plans you might have in mind.
Upcoming bank holidays:Monday 24 October – Local holiday in Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Patron Saint festivities of San Rafael in VecindarioTuesday 1 November – Public holiday in Spain, Todos Los Santos, All Saints’ Day, Halloween, All Hallows’ DayTuesday 6 December – Public Holiday in Spain, Día de la Constitución Española, Spanish Constitution Day
Upcoming events:Monday 31 October –  Noche de Finaos vs Halloween, Canarian traditions vs imported festive celebrations.4-6 November – Feria de Sureste 2022, The Southeast Fair in Vecindario7-13 November – Winter Pride Maspalomas 202211-13 November – WOMAD 2022
More events, markets and information www.canaryguide.com

 
 

 

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 10-12 June 2022

It’s the second weekend of June and midsummer night, San Juan, is fast approaching, Mogán are celebrating their patron Saint San Antonio.
Gran Canaria keeps on giving with ever more patronal summer fiestas being celebrated around the island. There are carnival celebrations in Maspalomas and the island’s second city, Telde. In the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, there is the Eco market by Organic Meeting Point as well as Foundational festivities offering a multitude of free concerts to enjoy over the weekend.
FISALDO fair at INFECAR, the biggest outlet shopping experience is on and for a real culture burst, check out the talented Brit with a brush, Edward Bowness, whose art exhibition in Gáldar offers a perfect reason to visit this ancient pre-hispanic native Royal Capital and of course all the fun and flair of the many markets and fairs to enjoy.
Here are just some of our top picks for the weekend ahead and there are plenty more to check from The Canary Guide Calendar.
 
Upcoming bankholidays:Monday, 13 June is a local bank holiday in Mogán and Santa Brídiga – Festivities of San Antonio de Padua.
 

High Temperatures on Gran Canaria for the rest of the week and into the weekend

*** Check more information about the events featured as well as regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

 
 

 

10-12 June, MaspalomasCarnival Maspalomas 2022
Maspalomas celebrates International Carnival between 9-19 June this year, after postponing the festivities to the summer. The theme for this year is “La Magía”, magic and mystery. All the events are held on the main stage in the Shopping Centre Yumbo in Playa del Inglés unless otherwise stated. Free to enter. Check out the full program HERE! 
FRIDAY, 10 JUNE: Election of the Grand Dame of Carnival-Gala at 20:30 and at 23:00 Mogollón, a partySATURDAY, 11 JUNE: Election of the Child Queen at 20:30 and the night continues with Mogollón, a party at 23:00SUNDAY, 12 JUNE:  Carnival Queen Gala at 21:30. There is a free until full capacity is reached, a total of 1,300 people will be able to enjoy this show.
The great parade will take place next Saturday 18 June, starting at 17:00

10-12 June, TeldeCarnival Telde 2022
Telde is in a festive mood this weekend with their Carnival celebrated 9-12 June. Carnival was originally supposed to be celebrated in March this year but, like a few others, festivities was postponed to the summer.
The theme this year is Eurovision, which received 53% of the popular votes in the public competition to decide, so most will be dressing up in outlandish gear and singing their hearts out until the early hours.
Friday 10 June: Drag Queen Gala at 21:00 at the Auditorium in Parque Urbano de San Juan
Saturday 11 June: Carnival Parade at 17:30. The start is from Ramblas de Pedro Lezcano Montalvo. After party with the music group ‘Leyenda Joven’ in the Parque Urbano de San Juan
Sunday 12 June: Children’s Carnival at 11:30, dance groups of the municipality in the auditorio Parque Urbano de San Juan. High heel race at 12:00 at the sport court. Carnival groups at 13:00 Day time Carnival at 15:00and the Burial of the Sardine at 20:00
Start: Las Ramblas de Pedro Lezcano Montalvo Route: C/ Ocho de Marzo- C/ Poeta Pablo Neruda- Avda. del Cabildo Insular ( carril dirección bajada )- Avd Cabildo Insular ( carril dirección subida )- C/ Alckade Manuel Álvarez Peña – C/ Francisco Villen Lucena. and ending to Parque de San Juan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10-12 June, GáldarDibujando las Islas
A gorgeous art exhibition to enjoy by the sublimely talented English man, Edward Bowness, ‘Drawing the Islands’ between 10-27 June 2022 in the Museo Agáldar, located in the ancient pre Hispanic Royal Capital of Gran Canaria, Gáldar.
This is a solo exhibition and display of drawings from the artist’s experience of living and travelling around the beautiful Canary Islands. There will be 27 pieces, a mixture of watercolour, oil and linoleum.The artist himself is said to be present in the museum this Sunday from 11:30 and there will also be a performance by duo Paulina Niemczycka (Flute) and Abraham Ramos (Guitar).
Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 09:30-18:30Saturday and Sunday: 10:30-18:30
“Edward Bowness (‘Edward Arte’)  from Nottingham, is a freelance illustrator based on Gran Canaria. His artwork is inspired by old travel posters, graphic novels and comics, and focused on capturing natural settings to city scenes bustling with energy and bursting with bold colours. He has worked for various clients that include the BBC, Waterstones, Tango, Guardian and Leftlion.”

The Venue:
“The Agáldar Museum tells the history of the city, from its beginnings more than 1,500 years ago with a settlement of the island by populations arriving from North Africa and its establishment as the headquarters of the Guanartemes for a thousand years to follow. A chronology of the evolution of the municipality through 13 rooms. The museum is located in a must-see building: the House of Captain Quesada, home of the former militia captain and promoter of the construction of the current Matriz Temple of Santiago in 1778 -one of the greatest exponents of enlightened classicism on the Canary Islands who replaced the primitive church of Santiago built after the conquest of the Guanartemato de Agáldar. The house is one of the best examples of 18th-century domestic architecture on Gran Canaria, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1990. In 2009 it was acquired and rehabilitated by the Gáldar City Council.”

10-12 June, Las PalmasFISALDO – Feria de las Oportunidades
The 22nd edition of Fisaldo, the outlet sales fair offering bargain opportunities, 8-12 June 2022, in the capital. The fair is promoted by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and organised by INFECAR.A must for all those who want quality products at the best prices on the market. More than 60 exhibitors; Textile, Footwear, Accessories, Furniture, Decoration, Used Vehicles, Sports, etc. There will also be fashion catwalks, raffles and a large gastronomic area to enjoy a break between shopping.
The entry fee to attend Fisaldo is 1.50 euros in general, and at zero cost for people with disabilities, pensioners, children under 12 years of age, and the unemployed, in which cases just bring documentation.

Sunday 12 June,  Agaete‘Feria Comercial Valle de Agaete’
Agaete town hall organizes on Sunday June 12, 2022 in Plaza de San Pedro and Calle Santiago Suárez, The Trade Fair of Agaete Valley with the participation of local producers, businesses and artisans.
The fair will begin at 10:30 with an exhibition of the ‘Salto del pastor’ (Shepherd’s leap). Traditional Canarian music performances at 11:30 and 12:30 and at 13:30, dancing with Pepe Benavente.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday 11 June, Las PalmasXXVI Concurso de Pintura Rápida al Aire Libre Mesa y López
On Saturday, the 26th Quick Painting Contest outdoors, which, according to the organisers, is considered one of the most important quick painting contests in Spain. Between 10:00 and 15:00 in the commercial area of Mesa y Lopéz will be filled with artists creating live art works.
Its a total of €15,925 in prizes are available in this edition, divided into four categories: Adults (from 18 years of age); Youth (from 14 to 17 years old); Children (from 8 to 13 years old), and the smallest (from 0 to 7 years old). Find out about the rules of the contest and register ( until 10 June) from their website: https://zonamesaylopez.com/xxvi-concurso-de-pintura-rapida-al-aire-libre/

PATRON SAINT FESTIVITIES 
 
10-12 June, MogánFiestas Patronales de San Antonio El Chico 2022

The main street in Pueblo de Mogán will be decorated from the 9th to the 13th of June to celebrate the local patron saint festivities. The San Antonio El Chico (Saint Anthony, the boy), 2022 festivities program integrates tradition, culture and leisure with the participation of many residents in the organisation of activities. The program of festivities includes a Romeria pilgrimage offering, musical shows and activities for children, artisan craft fair and concerts. There will also be some traffic and parking restrictions in the area.

FRIDAY 10 June: Artisan Craft market between 16:00-20:00 on Calle San José and the Exhibition Gala of the Municipal Sports Schools of Mogán at the El Mocán Cultural Centre at 18:00. Later, at 21:00 a tribute to Joaquín Sabina ‘500 Noches’, on the ‘Eucalipto Gordo’ stage, and later another concert starring the young Canarian artists Juanfran, Marta Umpiérrez and DJ Aitor Cruz at 23:30 on ‘El Laurel’ stage.
SATURDAY 11 June: Starting at 18:30 Romeria, the pilgrimage will be offered to San Antonio El Chico, in which 15 old-fashioned carts, parrandas and groupings all dressed in traditional costume will participate.

It is important to remember that all people who attend this pilgrimage “respect the tradition and go properly dressed in traditional clothing.” Thus, those people who do not wear traditional clothing will be required to stay outside the margins defined for the route of the pilgrimage.

19:00, The ‘Misa del Romero’ will take place in the Church of San Antonio de Padua, and following tradition, it will be sung by the El Mocán Folkloric and Cultural Group. This year, as the Nicolás Quesada park is not available, the image of San Antonio will go out to the portico of the temple and there it will receive the offerings of residents and visitors

There will be Taifa Dancing after the Romería in the Plaza Sarmiento y Coto. At midnight the verbena will kick off on the ‘Eucalipto Gordo’ stage with Armonía Show and Paco Guedes.
SUNDAY 12 June: Activities for children from 10:00 with inflatables, video games and workshops on Calle San José street and Plaza Sarmiento y Coto.
In the afternoon, at 18:00, Bajada de La Rama ( Lowering of the Branch ) with the La Aldea and Agaete bands.
At 22:30, the Rock & Roll Star concert on the ‘Eucalipto Gordo’ stage.
The traditional fireworks of ‘Noche de Vísperas’ ( the eve of the main celebrations) at midnight, followed by more music on Plaza Sarmiento y Coto.

 
SEE MORE INFORMATION AND THE FULL PROGRAM HERE! 

Some events will need a ticket reservation (free): www.agengamogan.es. Due to the reform works of the Nicolás Quesada Park, the usual location for some events will now be held at the El Mocán Cultural Centre ( on Calle San José). The street will also be closed during the festivities and two stages will be set up there, one next to the ‘Eucalipto Gordo’ bar and another next to the one called ‘El Laurel’”. Traffic will be diverted to Calle El Drago during the festivities. 

Saturday 11 June, ArucasFiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista 2022
Patron Saint festivities for John the Baptist in the municipality of Arucas between 3-26 June 2022.
This Saturday, the Romería pilgrimage offering to the Patron Saint, starting at 18:00 from Cruce de la Acequia Alta. La Cerera.Afterwards there is a traditional Canarian party in the Plaza de San Juan as well as musical animation in charge by EVENTMUSIC DJ’S in the fairgrounds.

Next Sunday, June 19 Corpus Christi, a special religious event celebrated in major towns and villages around the island, many of which will decorate their streets using colourful “carpets” of salt and dyed sawdust, flowers, and by building small altars. Communities have their own traditions when it comes to Corpus Christi. One of the most famous displays will be in Arucas. The same weekend, the next Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria will happen in Arucas as well. 

 
 
 
 

Sunday 12 June, Villa de MoyaFiestas de San Antonio Padua 2022
Villa de Moya, on the rugged north of the island is celebrating patron saint’s festivities, in honour of Saint Anthony of Padua between 3-20 June 2022.
This Sunday, there is a Cattle fair in honour of San Antonio de Padua, with an exhibition of the best livestock on Gran Canaria from 08:00 to 14:00 in the La Fragata fairgrounds. There is a cattle trawling contest, threshing and shearing exhibitions, music and Canary Garrote game exhibition and the participation of several ranchers on the island. There will be pigs, donkeys, ponies and much more…
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Sunday 12 June, Las PalmasEco Market – Organic Meeting Point
This Sunday, ‘Eco Mercado’ by Organic Meeting Point in Las Palmas with Tao Club & Gardens hosting another edition of the healthy and sustainable lifestyle market. This is the 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 11:00-19:00, 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.
Enjoy a gorgeous vege lunch. For the little ones in the family, a chance to meet a princess and a mermaid from 12:00-15:00 and Children’s activities by ‘My Nanny’
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Saturday 11 June, Artenara Mercado Agrícola y Ganadero 
The island’s highest altitude mountain village, Artenara, holds an agricultural and farmers market on Saturday from 09:00-15:00 in the picturesque Plaza de San Matias.
It really is a lovely car ride to go to see some of the most impossibly beautiful places on Gran Canaria and a trip up to the summits. This market is held on the second Saturday of every month.
“The municipal village of Artenara is located 1,270 metres above sea- level and has a most charming small community atmosphere. Here you can enjoy the epic mountain landscapes at the heart of Gran Canaria. Visit the viewpoint Unamuno and the interesting little Ethnographic Museum of “Cave Houses“”
 
 

Saturday 11 June, 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.
 

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.
 

 

 
 

 

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
 
 
SATURDAY 11 JUNE, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA NON TRUBADA “AZUL” – MUSICANDO
The ‘Musicando’- concert series continues this weekend in Parque Doramas and at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos at 21:00. All these concerts are free to attend until capacity is reached.
This Saturday, it will be the turn of the folk music group ‘Non Trubada’. Its members, who come from both traditional and popular, classical, ethnic or folk music, are Carlos Marrero (violin and percussion), Fermín Rodríguez (electric and acoustic guitars, timple and percussion), Carolina Marrero (cross flute and recorder), Luis López (mandolin, lute, bouzouki and voice) and Samuel Pérez (keyboards, accordion and harp), accompanied by Carlos Meneses (bass) and Héctor Salazar (drums and percussion).

10-12 June, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaFiestas Fundacionales Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is celebrating the 544th Anniversary of the city’s founding with a wide program of cultural activities and open-air shows. This weekend there are plenty of concerts to enjoy. Here are all the free concerts to enjoy this weekend in the capital, free entry until capacity full.
On Friday – ‘Naifest’, the 3rd Meeting of Popular music at Plaza de Santa Ana, starting at 21:00 with Laura Martel (timple), with Misael Jordán (guitar) and Luz Mila Valerón (voice), Jurria Guanil (salto del pastor canario), Parranda El Pajullo and Araguaney.– ‘Vereda tropical’  Olga Cerpa y la Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at Plaza del Pilar at 21:00.
On Saturday – Musicando. Non Trubada: «Azul» in Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas at 21:00– ‘Naifest’, the 3rd Meeting of Popular music at Plaza de Santa Ana at 21:00. Althay Páez (timple), con David Pablos (guitar) and José Ángel Suárez Rodríguez (voice), Bejeque y La parranda de Teror.– ‘Vereda tropical’, Olga Cerpa y la Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque de la Mayordomíain  Tamaraceite at 21:00
On Sunday – La banda de los piojillos. Music for the whole family at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas at 12:00«’Vereda tropical’. Olga Cerpa y la Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Parque de Las Rehoyas at 12:00

10-11 JUNE, GÁLDARFESTIVAL LA GUANCHA 2022
The Festival Guancha, through music, wants to highlight the extraordinary archaeological heritage of this ancient pre-Hispanic royal capital of the island. This is a free outdoor music festival in a privileged environment. The Archaeological Ensemble of La Guancha was declared a Historic Monument in 1949. After the last two years, in which the La Guancha Festival had had to be included in the programming of the Major Festivals of Santiago due to the restrictions derived from the pandemic, this historic festival returns on Saturday and Sunday 10-11 June, with space again in the cultural program of the municipality of Gáldar in the ‘La Quinta’ cultural site. The program includes a large number of artists that cover various musical genres with the intention of catering to the tastes of all ages.
On Friday, at 21:00, the urban genre of the singer from Gran Canaria ‘Marcelo Mellino’, to continue at 22:00 with Tenerife singer ‘El Ima’. At 23:00 ‘Chema Rivas’ will take the stage, continuing at midnight with ‘Henry Méndez’, and ending this first day with ‘Lennis Rodríguez’ starting at 01:00 a.m.
Saturday is reserved for Latin sounds, at 21:00 ‘Aseres’. The Argentine singer-songwriter ‘Coti’ will take the stage at 22:30 and at midnight, the Puerto Rican artist ‘Edwin Rivera’ returns to Gáldar. The festival will end with a performance by the Tenerife orchestra ‘La Sabrosa’, which will begin at 01:30 am.
“This historic festival, which celebrates its 24th edition, vindicates the heritage value of the La Guancha site, the first protected archaeological site in the Canary Islands since 1949, where the City Council is currently building its Interpretation Centre after more than forty years of lawsuits. Throughout its nearly quarter of a century of existence, artists and groups recognised at a regional and national level have passed through it and it has evolved hand in hand with the musical tastes of the moment but maintaining its essence of making citizens aware of the heritage value of one of the main sites of the Canary Islands.”
 

Saturday 11 June, Villa de MoyaFestival San Antonio Suena
As part of the Patron Saint festivities in honour of San Antonio de Padua in Moya, this Saturday, the ‘San Antonio Suena’ Festival with tributes to Juan Luis Guerra and Joaquín Sabina and the concerts of Los 600 and Aseres, with Juan Carlos Santomé and Jaime Falcón.
Music starts at 18:00 on the stage set up on Calle Miguel Hernández.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 6-8 May 2022

What a gorgeous start to the month of May it has been on Gran Canaria. This weekend will see temperatures rising and Calima having an effect, making it feel like summer is already here ????. It’s also going to be a very busy weekend with loads of events, activities and patron saints’ festivities going on around the island.
Upcoming events:9-21 May | Jazz Festival in Puerto de Mogán12-14 May | Rally Islas Canarias14 May | Romeria, pilgrimage offering in El Tablero13-15 May | Feria de Abril in Holidayworld Maspalomas19-24 May | Fiestas Maria Auxiliadora in Motor Grande, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Upcoming bank holidays:13 May is a local bankholiday in the municipality of Ingenio – Festivities of Virgen de Fatima
*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

 
 

 

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecasts a weekend of light breezes, sunshine, and high temperatures, with calima expected throughout the weekend, particularly on the southern and eastern sides of the island.
This weekend will be warm around the island and the incoming Calima will likely have an effect on visibility. All in all average daytime temperatures should stay around 30º celsius in the shade on Gran Canaria with in many places reaching even higher by Monday.

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

 
 

 

6-24 May, Gáldar‘Gáldar en Flor’
The Town Council of Gáldar celebrates their second edition of the “Gáldar en Flor” exhibition from May 6 to 24. Gáldar in Flower features a sample of flowers and plants that fill the main streets of this ancient pre-hispanic Gran Canarian Royal Capital in a display of colour and beauty, centred on the emblematic street Calle Capitán Quesada.
This is the second spring edition of this show, a new addition to ‘Flower Week’ held in December, which takes advantage of the great variety of flowers par excellence giving colour to the historic centre of the municipality.
The inauguration takes place on Friday, May 6, at 19:00, in front of the Town Hall, beginning the act with a performance by the Mariachi de Gran Canaria. Their offering will be enlivened by violin and saxophone music by the teachers of the Municipal School of Music “Pedro Espinosa” of Gáldar.
This exhibition will have the collaboration in its assembly and installation of 15 students from the Construction Labour Foundation in Las Palmas, studying for the gardens professional certificate, in addition to another 15 students from the “Young Gardeners” program of the Young Agrarian Association ASAJA farmers. Also staff from the “Gáldar for Formation 5” program, joined by staff from the Parks and Gardens department of ​​the Gáldar City Council, as well as from other areas of the town hall.
As a novelty in this edition, it will be possible to visit an exhibition of Ikebana, Japanese floral art, by Isidoro Moreno Guillén and Juan Martín Tacoronte, which will take place in the Agáldar Museum dedicated to the city’s history, in the Casa del Capitán Quesada. Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 18:30.

7-8 May, TerorFiesta de San José y la Santa Cruz 2022
Teror is celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph and the Holy Cross and the festivities will come to an end this weekend with the most outstanding acts of the fiestas.On Saturday, the pyrotechnic show of the Quema del Barco y el Castillo take place after the performance by Los Gofiones in the Plaza de Sintes at 21:oo and after the spectacle, the afterparty is enlivened by Furia Joven.
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. The pyrotechnic show takes about three months of preparation and includes a display of some 15 moving figures to which fire and colour effects are applied, which vary each year. The protagonists are the Cross, the Ship and the Castle.
On Sunday, the main day of festivities, there is a mass in Basilica del Pino at 12:00 and is followed by the religious procession, accompanied by the Teror music band.

6-8 May, MaspalomasMaspalomas Pride
Busy days and especially evenings with Pride Maspalomas finally taking place, after two years of postponements, between 5-15 May. The municipality expects over 100 000 visitors during the 15 days of festivities. There are free galas at the shopping centre Yumbo main stage on Plaza de Yumbo in the heart of Playa de Inglés most nights.
On Friday, welcome music 21:00-22:00 by Dj Kilian ( Spain ) and a High Heels Performance. A Gala 22:00-23:59 presented by Fruella. At 22:00 Extravaganza Diamonds Bar Show, at 22:30 Gio Box (Italy), at 23:00 Gangster Band and at 23:30 Star Light (Spain). After party until 04:30 enlivened by Dj Iván Pequeno (Spain) and Diego Delgado (Venezuela).
On Saturday, welcome music 21:00-22:00 by Dj Kilian ( Spain ) and High Heels Performance. The Gala 22:00-23:59, presented by Fruela y Mr Fidel. At 22:00 Terry Show (España), at 22:30 Alexey Jer (España), at 23:00 Gus Jackson (España), at 23:30 Abba Dancing Queens. After party until 04:30 enlivened by Jose Lagares (España) and NoSugar (Países Bajos)
On Sunday, party between 21:00-02:30 with Dj Kilian and High Heels
and…

The Canary Awards 2022 Show Business Entertainer of the year Jaz Alice performs Lady Gaga at Silhouette Bar at 10pm

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Saturday 7 May, Santa Maria de GuíaRecréate en Guía
‘Recréate en Guía’ returns with the best festival orchestras in the Canary Islands, this Saturday with more than twelve hours of music.
This locally popular festive day, with a Gastro&Cocktail Bar area, will start from twelve noon until after midnight on the esplanade of the municipal pavilionThe best festival orchestras in the Canary Islands will be on Saturday, May 7 in Guía, as the stars of this year’s festive program ‘Recréate en Guía’, in the special edition “Vuelven las Verbenas”.Armonía Show, Mekánica By Tamarindo, Maquinaria Band de Tenerife, Toni Bob, Linea Dj and DJ Promaster, among others, are part of the poster for this great event on the esplanade of the municipal pavilion-
In this edition of ‘Recréate en Guía’, the City Council wanted to promote the Canarian orchestras “and thus help this sector that has had such a bad time throughout these two years of pandemic in which they have hardly been able to work”, explains the Councilor for Youth and Celebrations, also emphasising that it is “a mutual need, since we too, all Canarians, need them, their music and the enthusiasm they exude on stage to little by little recovering normality”.
There will be more than 12 hours of uninterrupted music, in an open space and with the maximum security guarantees to have a good time in this magnificent recreational-festive day organised by the departments of Youth and Celebrations and subsidised by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through the Presidency Council.
 

6-8 May, ArucasCarnaval Arucas
Arucas continue their carnival celebrations until 13 May and this weekend, more festive events take place.
On Friday, there is a memorial concert for Tomás Pérez in Plaza de San Juan at 21:00.
On Saturday, a concert by the local artistic schools at 12:00 at Plaza de la Constitucíon and later at 20:30 Carnival Gala at Plaza de San Juan.
On Sunday, it is all about the kids with Children Carnival circus gala, starting at 12.15.

Saturday 7 May, La AldeaMercadillo y muestra de artesanía y complementos
This Saturday, the Market, Crafts and Accessories in the Open Commercial Area of ​​La Aldea de San Nicolás is from 09:00 to 14:00.You can find different artisan crafts and gastronomy stands in addition to all the shops in the municipality and much more. The market on May 7 also includes beer and cheese tasting ( prior registration tel 928 89 06 91/Spanish-Language)
The market is held in the Open Commercial Area of ​​La Aldea de San Nicolás. On this occasion, coinciding with the celebration of the ‘XXVIII Conference, Heritage and School’ to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Cultural Project that will take place that weekend in the municipality.
“Mercadillo y muestra de artesanía y complementos La Aldea de San Nícolas 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.”

Sunday 8 May, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaEco Mercado by the Organic Meeting Point
Ecological Market on the second Sunday of each month at Tao Club & Garden Las Palmas in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Healthy, sustainable, ecological, natural, local, and beautiful alternatives on offer and available on Gran Canaria. Promoting purchases in urban markets, the local economy and supporting artisans, artists and small producers and entrepreneurs on the island. Art and crafts, fashion and accessories, natural cosmetics, Vegan and natural, organic food and much more.There is a restaurant area where different healthy restaurants on the island serve vegan and vegetarian options, as well as healthy drinks such as smoothies, shakes, craft beers and local and organic wines.A dedicated area for the practice of activities such as yoga, mindfulness, and talks related to health or the environment.Admission is free and dogs are welcome.

 
 

 

 
SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
 
Sunday 8 May, La AldeaVII DH La Aldea Campeonato de Canarias 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 and again was postponed from 27 March to finally to take place this Sunday.
With 110 participants, the sporting event will take place on the well-known Cactualdea circuit, with a route of approximately 2 kilometres, which 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. at 10:30 departure first sleeve, and at 12:15 the second and at 13:30 ceremony.
The winner of this VII DHI La Aldea will be the new Champion of the Canary Islands 2022.

 
 

 

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 Farmers and Handicraft Fair of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is on again. The market is held in the little urban park, just in front of the entry to Angry Birds Activity park from 08:30 -14:30.
 

 

Saturday 7 May, Santa Lucía de TirajanaMercado Agrícola de Vecindario
The biweekly Saturday Agricultural Market in Vecindario 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!
Sunday 8 May, Meloneras#JohnnyAmobi The Canary Awards 2022 winner

Café Del Mar Sundays 9/11pm(also mid-week)
 
 
 
 
Saturday 7 May, Las Palmas#Musicando
The great masculine voice of fado Camané will star in the next appointment of #Musicando this Saturday. With his elegant way of singing and his sober presence on stage, he will present his new work «Horas vazias» (empty hours).Free entry until capacity full.
“Musicando” is a series of free outdoor concerts for all to enjoy at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas at 21:00.
 
 

 
The solo shows of the multitalented Simon Champion from The Champions Duo The Canary Awards 2022 Winners

On Friday – Mulligan’s Gran Canaria in Playa del Ingles at 22:00
 
On Saturday – Mulligan’s Gran Canaria in Playa del Ingles at 22:00
 
On Sunday – Barbacoa Gran Canaria in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 22:00
 
 
 
 
 
 

THE 19th HOLE MELONERAS 
Live Music from 22:00 
On Friday Javier Brichis, acoustic covers
On Saturday Chris Mooney, rock show
On Sunday Gary Lithgow, rock’n roll, blues
 

Jaz Alice Music, Playa del InglésThe Canary Awards 2022 Show Business Entertainer of the year 
Friday – Tipsy Hammock – 2pm
Saturday – Papi’s Grill Playa del Inglés – 8.30pm
Sunday – Silhouette Bar as “Lady Gaga” Yumbo Pride – 10pm

 

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 15-17 April 2022

A long, hot “puente” weekend lies ahead on Gran Canaria, with Thursday and Friday both being Easter bank holidays (but not Monday). The southern beaches have already seen a huge influx of people arriving to enjoy some Easter feasting in sun. The weather forecast for the coming days is simply marvellous across Gran Canaria, though seas may be a little rougher than usual,  temperatures are expected to rise to 30º Celsius, in the shade, on the south of the Island.
All around the island, particularly the larger towns and churches, there have been processions, where icons and statues are carried through the streets, and which will continue until Sunday. The biggest, and most popular ones take place in the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as well as other religious enclaves such as Teror, Agüimes and Gáldar. This weekend you can also enjoy a lively Spring market in Playa de Arinaga as well as weekly markets galore.

Did you know !The Canarian “Sancocho” is one of the most popular dishes in the islands’ culinary repertoire, and it is a tradition to eat it on Good Friday. Normally made with salted fish (cherne, corvina, pompanos or grunt), potatoes and sweet potatoes; it is accompanied with the infamous Canarian Mojo sauce (red or green) and Pella de Gofio (a mixture made basically with gofio, water and salt. The final result, baked in this perfectly compact and solid mortar, producing a soft, salted fish dish, and served as a complement to various staples of the traditional Canarian diet).

 
Upcoming events:21-24 April, Fiestas Santa Águeda22 April -1 May, International Film Festival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria24 April,  Cheese Festival Santa Maria de Guía29-30 April,  Spring Festival Vecindario29 April -1 May,  Gran Canaria Me Gusta-fair, INFECAR Las Palmas de Gran Canaria6-8 May,  LPA Motown

 
 

 

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend of sunshine across the south of the island and in resort areas of Mogán and Maspalomas, with temperatures climbing to over 30ºC, in the shade. It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer!
This Easter weekend looks absolutely fabulous all around the island, with perhaps an occasional cloud from the north, but all in all a great weekend for any activity, or just staying still, and chilling by the pool or on the beaches, along with large numbers of native Canarians heading south for some down time. Whether it’s the beach, mountains, gardening, hiking or just enjoying days in the shade, conditions look superb for all.
Average daytime temperatures are expected to stay pretty close, on both sides, to 30º C depending on if you are closer to the summits or the ocean. It is always much hotter in direct sunlight, so get plenty of protection on, the UV index is set to climb to 10 or more.

Weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, though from here on in we mostly expect warm winds and sunshine as temperatures continue to rise, however even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south, temperatures can drop, especially as you move towards the evening.
*** Check all the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

 
 

 

15-17 April, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSemana Santa, Easter week processions
ON FRIDAY THE “LAS MANTILLAS” PROCESSION 
The faithful, women dressed in traditional White Canarian scarves, known as “The Sorrowful”, follow a path recognising the pain of a Mother behind her crucified son. The cortege prays with the Holy Rosary and upon arrival at the main plaza, in the old quarter, and before entering the Temple, the Bishop imparts a Blessing from the Balcony of the Episcopal Palace. From the entrance to the Cathedral, to the sound of Chopin’s Funeral March, the Sermon of Seven Words is celebrated.
Leaving at 11:00 and arriving back at 12:30. Route: Obispo Codina, Espíritu Santo, Reyes Católicos, Doctor Chil, Plaza del Espíritu Santo, Castillo, Plaza de Santa Ana, Obispo Codina to the Cathedral.
Magna procession Inter-parish of Vegueta

The Virgen de los Dolores crosses the Guiniguada ravine (on the banks of which the original old town was founded) as part of the Magna, on Good FridayThe parishes of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, San Agustín and San Francisco take their religious icons out to the streets and join in stages to form the Magna Procession.
From the Parish of Santa Domingo leaving at 18:30 and returning to the temple at 22:00.From the parish of San Agustín, leaving at 18:45 and returning to the temple at 21:30From the parish of San Francisco leaving at 19:00 and returning to the temple at 22:00

‘Retiro de Triana‘ processionFrom the parish San Francisco de Asis leaving at 22:30 and returning at 23:30
‘Retiro de Vegueta‘ processionleaving from the church Santa Domingo de Guzmán at 22:30 and returning at 23:30

ON EASTER SUNDAY, DOMINGO DE RESURRECCIÓN
A premiere act of the procession ‘del Resucitado‘  on Easter Sunday morning starts at 11:30, departing from the large parish church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.

Saturday 16 April, TerorQuema de Judas
The traditional ‘Quema de Judas’ ( burning of Judas ) returns to Teror, after two years of pandemic postponements, this Saturday, with bonfire burning at the stake or a public figure.
This is for all you night walkers…
The Easter Vigil, and the traditional Burning of Judas, closes Holy Week for the municipality of Teror, as a symbolic religious act marking the fabled betrayal of Judas, and at the same time contains present day social criticisms too. As is tradition, Judas is performed by a group of young people from the municipality, and represents a modern day famous person, the name of which will not be known until Saturday night, to the surprise of the attendees. In recent years they have varied characters of the “Famosa” have been offered up for the Burning, including locally known characters Pocholo, la Pantoja de Puerto Rico, as well as Britain’s Prince Charles and even America’s orange skinned 45th ex-president…
The giant “rag doll” (an effigy over six meters tall) will be paraded on Saturday night through the streets of El Casco and El Rincón, in a truck, heading to the Plaza de Sintes, where it will be burned by the community, and there will also be a fireworks show. After the Burning, at 23:00,  the festival begins at the Plaza de Sintes, with D’Music, to liven up the crowd gathered for the fire show. 

The Burning of Judas is a tradition that formerly was celebrated in almost all towns and it has continued in Teror (among a few other places).

On Good Friday, there are two processions from Basilica Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino . At 20:00 procession of the holy burial  (santo entierro) and at 21:00 Procession of the Virgin of Solitude (Virgen de la soledad) 

15-16 April, GáldarEaster processions
In Gáldar on Friday, the Holy office of The Passion and The Death of The Lord, will be held in the church of Santiago El Ápostol, at 19:00, followed by the Magna procession in the following order:
I Cruz Procesional de Santiago (siglo XVI gótico renacentista).II Jesús Atado a la Columna (siglo XVII).III Ntro. Padre Jesús Nazareno (Siglo XVII).IV Banda de Música la Isleña.V Ntra. Sra. de la Soledad (siglo XVII, procedente de la antigua Iglesia de San Antonio de la Vega).VI Santísimo Cristo de Indias (siglo XIX).VII “Santa Cruz”, con la “Magdalena” (siglo XVII), “San Juan Evangelista” (obra contemporánea) y las insignias de la Pasión.VIII Santo Sepulcro (obra contemporánea).IX Santísima Virgen de los Dolores (Luján Pérez, 1756–1815).X Clero Parroquial.XI Pendón de la Real Ciudad bajo Mazas.XII Excma. Corporación Municipal.XIII Banda de Música de Gáldar.
at 22:00 Sermon of Solitude and procession of the retreat of Our Lady of Sorrows accompanied by the municipal band of Gáldar.
On Saturday, at 22:00 Easter Vigil of Resurrection, followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament under a canopy and blessing.
 

16-17 April, Playa de ArinagaMercadillo de artesanía
Playa de Arinaga hosts a craft market to celebrate the arrival of spring, located in the semi-pedestrianised area of ​​Avenida Polizón with 22 stalls selling local crafts and traditional pastries and will also feature recreational activities, children’s workshops, musical performances and even a mini-train to enjoy a trip through the streets of this lovely southeast coastal neighbourhood, just 20 minutes north of Playa del Inglés.
The market opens on Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00 and on Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. You can buy local craft products, as well as delicious pastries, such as sweets and ice cream that will certainly add delight to the long weekend.
For children, there will be bouncy castles, craft workshops, balloon twisting, face painting, puppets and, as a novelty, a mini train offering a fun way to ride with family and friends. Visitors will also be able to enjoy, on Saturday from 19:00, the musical performance of the group ‘Tequila y sal‘, and the terraces and shops of the area will offer a pleasant relaxed atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the last days of the Easter Week holidays.
 
‘The Holy Week Gastronomic Days in Agüimes’ are still ongoing until Sunday. Enjoy some typical and traditional Easter dishes from around the Canary Islands, with Gastronomic Days planned from April 14 to 17. Twelve establishments participate in this year’s initiative, which celebrates its fifth edition. Restaurants participating are: Atis Tirma, El Salón de la Sal, El Guachinche, La Vaquería Las Salinas, Señorío de Agüimes, Cá Migue, La Esquina, San Antón, El Populacho, Caprichos de Agüimes, Felice Valentino and Comestibles Belén Gutiérrez Vélez, all located in the fascinating historic centre of Agüimes (just a hop skip and a jump from Arianaga, a little further inland), in Cruce de Arinaga and Playa de Arinaga.

 
 

 

Easter Tips with Kids this weekend
 

 
15-17 April, Valsequillo de Gran CanariaCirco de Francia
The Cirque de France are in the beautiful northeast mountain town of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria from Friday until Sunday, April 17, offering a great show, without animals (but lots of animatronic robotics!), for the entire family. Acrobats, clowns, cowboys and magicians parade around the stage to the delight of the little ones. Characters beloved by children like the Paw Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants and the friendly Minions will also not be missing this event.
The circus is located in the parking area on Calle Isla de Tenerife. A single daily performance starts at 18:00, to enjoy a show lasting an hour and a half.
The box office will be open 30 minutes before the start of the show.
 

 
Angry Birds Activity Park Gran Canaria
is open every day during the Easter weekend from 10:00 to 18:00. 8 hours of Easter Fun and with your entrance ticket you can play the whole day, leave and enter as many times as you wish.
Special easter activities like the annual treasure hunt, easter games, and daily prize draws. Friday to Sunday, for fancy dress days and you’ve got:
10:00 – 13:30 Fancy dress photos on arrival13:00 Daily prize draw14:00 Prize giving for best costume15:00 Surprise Easter Game16:00 Inflatable water attraction
And don’t forget to bring your swimmers to cool off in their epic water feature activities.
 

 
Shopping centre Las Arenas 
in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria never really closes its doors and for the month of April they have special spectacles, activities and concerts for the whole family.
Children’s shows on the terrace floor: on Friday a Clown show at 19:00, on Saturday a Magic show at 19:00 and on Sunday a Juggling show at 12:30. Concerts at 13:00: on Friday Jonay Mesa and Carla Vega, on Saturday Dani González duet and on Sunday Mat Factory school presentation.
Inflatable table football and wipeout on the terrace floor. Friday and Saturday 11:00-14:00 and from 17:00-21:00 and on Sunday 11:00-14:00 and from 17:00-20:00.Spinning cup rides and bumper cars at Plaza De la Fuente. Friday and Saturday 11:00-14:00 and from 17:00-21:00 and on Sunday 11:00-14:00 and from 17:00-20:00.
 
 

 
HolidayWorld Maspalomas
will have special Easter week opening hours.
Woodland Fun Park open on Friday 17:00-23:00 and on Saturday and Sunday 14:00-23:00.
Swing bowling every day from 10:00-00:00.
Anthology Escape room ( pre-reservation needed, age limit: 9+ ): Friday 17:00-01:00, on Saturday 14:00-01:00 and on Sunday 14:00-23:00.
Mercado del Nomad ( the Food market ): Friday and Saturday 13:00-00:00 and on Sunday 13:00-23:00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
“Check also the Spring market in Playa de Arinaga this Saturday and Sunday” 

 
 

 

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, also, in Arguineguín, the second-hand “rastro” market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be  discovered and haggled over.
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 very popular biweekly farmers’ Market, in the main car parking area next to the football Stadium and the municipal offices from 08:00 – 14:00 is a chance to purchase fresh, locally-grown food and value-added produce directly from growers or producers —  an authentic retail experience.

 

 

Saturday 16 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.

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

 
 

 

MUSIC & SPECTACLES THIS WEEKEND!
 
 
Mogan Mall in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria 
 
This Friday and Saturday you can enjoy the fountain show as well as a special tribute to the most amazing band, Queen at the Mogan Mall.The show starts on both evenings at 21:00.

 

 
 
 
 

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 at 21:30
On Sunday in Rio Sol Hotel in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria 21:15-22:15
 
 
 
 

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 #WeekendTips 4-6 February 2022

 
Always around this first weekend of February on Gran Canaria, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Tejeda, celebrates their traditional and very popular Almond Blossom festivities. This 50th-anniversary celebration, however, has been postponed to 2023, along with Almond blossom festivities that were to take place in the municipality of Valsequillo.
Gran Canaria continues for at least one more week at Health Alert level 4, though there was a surprise announcement made by the town hall of Mogán, which will allow all the markets to restart throughout the municipality, after having suspended immediately when Gran Canaria moved up to Level 4 almost two weeks ago. This will be good news for all the visitors as for the locals.

 
 

 

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend starting with slightly higher temperatures to expected for this time of year, light breezes and very little cloud cover. Sunshine should prevail throughout the weekend particularly in the southern municipalities, with warm winds expected from the east and the south.
The weekend looks good all around the island, so a great weekend for an adventure in the mountains or just for enjoying on the beach. Temperatures are climbing nicely after the unsettled spell we have had recently. Average daytime temperatures should stay above 21ºC in the shade, predicted up in the summits, so in the south hitting the mid 20s and hotter in direct sunlight. It looks like it’s going to be a great start for next week too with even warmer weather coming in and giving high-temperature predictions for the whole Island on the long range forecast. Hello February!
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.

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

 
 

 

Visit Tejeda
The first weekend of February on Gran Canaria marks the almond blossom festival celebrated in Tejeda. The flowering of the almond trees in the middle of winter, most years as January ends and on into February, heralds the imminent arrival of Spring and, for the communities of the island’s summits, makes the Almendros in Flor perhaps the most important “pagan” celebration of the island’s flowering fields.
Even if there are no public events happening this year, the almond trees blossoming up in the mountains nevertheless daub the beautiful spring scenery with an explosion of colours, in an experience most definitely worth the drive along some of the islands oldest roads. It is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses, enjoy a fabulous lunch or dinner, visit the local shops and walk through the gorgeous village centre and explore all the places to there to visit accompanied by backdrop of beautiful views. So much to see and enjoy in Tejeda, officially one of the most beautiful villages in Spain!
 

23 January  – 6 February, IngenioFiestas Candelaria
The municipality of Ingenio has been celebrating its Patron Saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of Candelaria,  Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria.  The festivities are coming to an end this weekend and this year again they are once again marked by the pandemic and the alert levels, which has caused several of the events planned in the original program to be suspended or postponed. The city centre is decorated for the occasion and the festivities give it a special atmosphere for a visit. There are still some events happening this weekend including a children’s Day on Sunday morning. This is a lovely weekend to visit one of the first patron saint fiestas of the year, celebrated on Gran Canaria after the San Sebastían festivities in January.
“In the historic quarter, there are several houses with traditional Canarian architecture as well as Néstor Alamo Park where you can see the tallest palm tree in the Canary Islands, which is thirty meters high”
 
Fiestas patronales de La Candelaria – Ingenio

International Music Festival of The Canary Islands

 
 

 

MARKETS IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA
 
A surprise decision by the town hall of Mogán will allow all the markets in the municipality to restart, which means that its a full-on weekend with all the southern markets.The town hall had cancelled all the markets when Gran Canaria moved up to Alert Level 4 almost two weeks ago.
Friday is 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 car park of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
On Sunday, the very popular biweekly Agriculture, the farmers’ Market takes place again, in the car park next to the football Stadium and the municipal offices from 08:00 – 14:00. A chance to purchase fresh, locally-grown food and value-added produce directly from growers or producers —  an authentic retail experience.

 

Saturday 5 February, ArucasMercado Agrícola de Arucas

The bi-weekly Gran Canaria Agricultural Market this weekend in Arucas takes place in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Agricultural Farm, “Granja Agrícola Experimental del Cabildo“, located right at the Arucas exit from the GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria, this busy farmers’ market offers the opportunity to purchase fresh produce directly from the primary sector at an adjusted price.
Vegetables, fruit, honey, cheeses, oil, bread and sweets are some of the produce that can be found, constituted to support the primary sector of the region.

The freshest produce at your fingertips. From 09:00 to 13:30.

 

 
 

 

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
 

 

THE 19th HOLE MELONERAS 
Live Music from 22:00 
On Friday Dan & TessOn Saturday Chris MooneyOn Sunday Gary Lithgow
 
 

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 and later in Altamadores at 21:00 

Sunday at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00 and later in Rio Sol Hotel in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria 21:15-22:15
 
 
 

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 CentreSaturday  Rockabella – Playa del InglésSunday The Shamrock in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
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