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Big Plans For Gran Canaria's Coastal Paths Need Madrid Approval
Gran Canaria's coastal paths are amongst it's most popular public spaces, but many need a good revamp. Here's the plans that are in the pipeline.
The Canary Islands Are Fully Booked And No, You Can't Stay On Our Sofas
The Canary Islands are expecting hotel occupancy rates of 90% from October through until Easter with even high occupancy over Christmas.
Gran Canaria Looking At A Tropical Start To Autumn
After a couple of weeks of sunny weather, and one day of rain so far in September, Gran Canaria could go all tropical this week to welcome the Autumn season.
Puerto Rico Shopping Centre Gets 3 Million Euro Upgrade
Puerto Rico's huge shopping centre is getting a three million euro facelift, thanks to investment by the owners of its 200 shops and restaurants.
Rain Alert Surprises Roasting Gran Canaria
After a roasting hot week, the Spanish weather service has put the Canary Islands on Yellow Alert for rain today.
Two Great Gran Canaria Food Events This Weekend
Gran Canaria hosts two separate food-and-drink events this weekend. One in Santa Catalina Square in Las Palmas, the other at Puerto de las Nieves in the north-west.
Exceptionally Cold Winter To Cause Deluge Of Visitors To Gran Canaria
Britian and Northern Europe could be heading for an exceptionally cold winter thanks to the powerful El Niño event brewing in the Pacific Ocean.
Tejeda Officially One Of Spain's Prettiest Villages
Tejeda in Gran Canaria's central highlans or Cumbres is the first Canarian village to make the official list of Spain's prettiest villages.
Arguineguin Coastal Promenade Project: Glimmers Of Hope
The 2.5 kilometre coastal path that connects Las Marañuelas beach in Arguineguín and Anfi beach to the west is due a revamp and it looks like it may finally get one.
Wind Energy And Giant Water Battery To Generate 60% Of Gran Canaria's Power
Gran Canaria's plan to use its reservoirs as a giant battery to store wind energy is expected to generate 60% of the island's electricity needs within five years.
Gran Canaria Taxis Amongst The Cheapest In Spain
Taxis in Gran Canaria's capital city Las Palmas are amongst the cheapest in Spain, according to a recent survey.
Back To Blue: Canary Islands Weather Returns To Normal
The freak weather in the Canary Islands for the last week is fading away, according to the Spanish weather authorities.
Tropical Weather Returns To Gran Canaria Tomorrow
It looks like we haven't seen the last of August's freak weather conditions in Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands just yet.
Star Alert: Tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower Is A Must See Says NASA
NASA has dubbed the 2015 Perseids as the must-see 2015 meteor shower and Gran Canaria is a great place to see them.
It's Sunny Again But Gran Canaria Is In Shock After A Freak August Thunderstorm
It's sunny this morning but south Gran Canaria is still recovering from the shock of yesterday's unexpected (to put it mildly) thunderstorm in Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas resorts.
Branch-Waving Madness Hits Agaete
Up to 70,000 people head to Agaete this weekend for a huge party with pre-Hispanic roots.
Gran Canaria Pollution Threat Reduced: All Leaks Now Sealed On The Oleg Naydenov
The wrecked Russian fishing boat is no longer leaking a single drop of oil, according to Spanish minister of development Ana Pastor.
Maspalomas Summer Craft Fair Starts on August 7
The annual event is a great place to see high quality traditional Canarian crafts including basket weaving, Canarian knives, leatherwork and pottery.
Hooray: The Canary Islands Grape Harvest Starts Any Day
The wine grape harvest, the earliest in the Northern Hemisphere, is due to start any day. Vineyards expect a bumper harvest.
Gran Canaria's Historic Douglas DC-7 Gets A Makeover
The plane that brought Gran Canaria's first ever charter tourists to Gran Canaria has been renovated; Watch the video below to see the work in timelapse.
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