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The Latest Breaking News from Gran Canaria

Thousands evacuated in Canary Islands as storms hit Spanish islands before Easter holidays

Brits have been caught up in what is one of the worst storms to hit the Canary Islands in decades

Evening Standard

'Racing bikes is not the number one priority' – Tadej Pogačar comments on Vuelta a España protests and chances of his return to Spanish Grand Tour

World Champion also suggests Grand Tour calendar change, 'If they switch the Vuelta and Giro, it would be much better'

Cycling News

British man falls to his death in car park at Gran Canaria airport

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to determine what happened

The Independent UK

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Retire in the Canary Islands for Beaches and Natural Beauty

Retirees enjoy Spain's Canary Islands, where life can be as hectic or chilled as you like. The one constant will be almost year-round mild weather.

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Gran Canaria migrant centre closed after allegations of child abuse

Court asks police to raid centre on outskirts of Las Palmas after ‘extensive evidence and testimony’ of alleged crimes

The Guardian - UK

Canary Islands judge blocks tourist tax after just one day

Officials in the Gran Canarian town intend to appeal the decision

The Independent UK

Canary Islands floods: What are your rights if your flight gets cancelled

Amid flight cancellations and diversions at Gran Canaria, know your rights if you are planning to fly

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Canary Islands flooding mapped: Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre-alert’ for rain?

Major flooding burst reservoir banks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria causing widespread damage in the popular holiday hotspots

The Independent UK

Airport forced to close over major flooding on Canary Islands after torrential rain

Locals in Gran Canaria and Tenerife are picking up the pieces after reservoirs burst their banks

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands after flooding and is Gran Canaria airport closed?

As Carnival season arrives in the Canary Islands, some performances were cancelled due to the adverse weather

The Independent UK

Best P&O Cruises holidays: Top destinations, ships and winter deals

The best ships and sailings to experience P&O Cruises in 2025 and beyond

The Independent UK

Bemused tourists surrounded by protestors on beach as Spanish locals call for change

Protesters appeared on a beach while tourists were sunbathing and chanted ‘This beach is ours’

The Independent UK

Thousands Protest In Spain's Canary Islands Against Mass Tourism

Thousands of flag-waving demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to demand restrictions to the mass tourism they say is overwhelming their Atlantic archipelago.

International Business Times

Canary Islands: UK holidaymakers warned over anti-tourism protests

Demonstrations are due to take place in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura

The Independent UK

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Race of Champions: What is the famous motoring event?

Australia will make its debut hosting the historic Race of Champions in 2025 as the motorsport event will head to Sydney’s Accor Stadium.

Advnture

Call it the Dauwalter effect: The North Face Transgrancanaria race sells out at unprecedented pace

All 4,600 bibs associated with the event have sold out six months in advance

Advnture

Seeking a new adventure? Gran Canaria's hiking festival offers a chance to discover the island's wild side on foot

Now in its 13th year, the festival is back with four new routes to discover various terrains

Evening Standard

Spanish police share aerial footage of hammerhead shark off Gran Canaria after sighting closes tourist beach

Bathers rushed to get out of water after hammerhead shark spotted

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Evening Standard

Boeing 737 flight to Gran Canaria just cleared end of runway by ten feet, report reveals

The jet was carrying 163 passengers to Las Palmas when the near-miss glitch occurred

The Independent UK

Disaster narrowly avoided as plane clears Bristol Airport runway with just seconds to spare

Boeing aircraft, operated by TUI, departed for Las Palmas, Gran Canaria with 163 passengers on board when it struggled to take off

Advnture

Hiking in Gran Canaria: uncovering hidden treasures in a wild and welcoming land

We head to Gran Canaria and discover why this island has been captivating adventurers for centuries

The Guardian - UK

British rower found dead on boat while attempting Atlantic charity challenge

Body of Michael Holt, who had been rowing solo between Gran Canaria and Barbados, found by fishing vessel crew

The Independent UK

Eight of the best things to do in Gran Canaria

The third largest Canary island holds some of the Spanish archipelago’s most striking nature, enchanting towns and an action-packed capital city

The Independent UK

Where is hot in Europe in December? 8 best European holiday destinations for sunny weather

You don’t need to change hemispheres to swap festive fun for festive sun

Daily Mirror

Refugees FOUND at sea in 15-day search for boats missing with 300 migrants on board

A boat with around 200 people on has been found more than 80 miles south of Gran Canaria, according the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service

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