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Gran Canaria’s Mogán resort introduces Spain’s first tourist council tax

A Canarian tourist resort has become the first local council in Spain to impose a tourist tax.

Today is a public holiday

Today, Friday 6th December, is a public holiday in Spain. Added to the weekend, this forms a “puente” (bridge) – a long weekend when many people take a short holiday.

Marathon weekend in Costa Teguise

Lanzarote's oldest distance sporting event, the Font Vella International Lanzarote Marathon, will take place this weekend in Costa Teguise.

Nine arrested in “Operation Cítrico”

A rally driver and eight other people have been arrested for membership of a criminal organisation.

Tias Christmas Events Programme 2024

Tias Ayuntamiento have published this year’s Christmas events programme. Here it is in English.

Yaiza Christmas Events Programme 2024

Yaiza Ayuntamiento have published this year’s Christmas events programme. Here it is in English.

Binter offers new year flights to Madrid from 25.45 euros

Binter has just launched its latest round of “Bintazos” – special low-priced flights. This time the airline company is offering flights to Madrid from Gran Canaria in the new year, for as little as 25 euros.

Second hang glider rescued near the Mirador del Río

Another hang glider has had to be rescued by an emergency helicopter after landing in a mountainous area near the Mirador del Río.

Call for end to Lanzarote’s camel rides

The Franz Weber Foundation has called for an end to camel excursions on Lanzarote and the Canaries.

Two roads in Lanzarote among the most accident-prone in Las Palmas province

Two roads in Lanzarote are among the most accident-prone in the Las Palmas province. Both roads recorded 53 accidents in 2023.