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Hermitage of San Antonio Abad in Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Discover the Hermitage of San Antonio Abad: The Birthplace of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Hermitage of San Antonio Abad is opening its doors once again to tourists and locals.

In the heart of the historic district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a hidden gem from centuries past is shining anew. The Hermitage of San Antonio Abad-one of the oldest temples in the Canary Islands-has reopened after centuries of silence, inviting both locals and visitors to step into the living history of the city.


Cast of Sala Scala in Gran Canaria. Photo: Sala Scala

New Sala Scala in Gran Canaria: Local Gastronomy and a Show Reflecting the Island's Essence

Origen: An Unforgettable Experience for the Warm Nights of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria opens its heart once again, inviting you to discover the renewed Sala Scala—a venue where every night transforms into a unique celebration with the show Origen. This unforgettable experience seamlessly blends culture, gastronomy, and art, creating lasting memories of your stay on our miniature continent.


Guayedra

Sustainability finds a home in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has been awarded the demanding ‘Biosphere Destination’ seal, also earning a spot in the top fifteen European destinations with the most certified accommodation.

Gran Canaria takes care of you and itself. The island embraces its primary sector and invites us all to eat local produce. It also raises awareness on responsible water use and caring for natural resources, from its oceans and beaches to its forests and summits. These are examples of a global commitment which implicates not only public administrations but also the private sector. For a while now, all Gran Canaria’s paths have been leading to the same place: the need to be an increasingly sustainable tourist destination.


Image of Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR show. Photo: Cirque du Soleil

The most creative and moving Cirque du Soleil show comes to Gran Canaria

The BAZZAR show is inspired by the origins and legacy of Cirque du Soleil and opens in October 2024 in Gran Canaria.

A merry and colourful troupe of acrobats, dancers and musicians come together on this occasion to create a unique universe where fantasy runs wild. A place where the unexpected is possible; a troupe of artists who imagine, build and rebuild marvellous scenes in an artistic and acrobatic game. All this can be summed up in just one word, BAZZAR.


Playa de Sardina del Norte, Gran Canaria

Sardina del Norte in Gáldar and its love of the sea

Sardina del Norte in Gran Canaria is opening the first museum devoted to the sea, highlighting the town’s history as the island’s First Sea Port.

The first Marine Classroom is opening in Sardina del Norte in Gáldar. This museum, run by the Canary Association of Maritime Collectors (ACCOMAR), will break new ground by featuring not only the port and maritime history of the town of Sardina del Norte in Gáldar, but also its interesting surrounding area.


El Perchel beach, Arguineguín

The same calm in a whole new Perchel

Remodelling its surrounding area and installing new services makes El Perchel Beach, in Arguineguín, even more attractive.

Peace and quiet bathe in the sea every day in Arguineguín, on the Mogán coast, in the south of Gran Canaria. The tranquillity of these waters is contagious. It sticks to your skin, like gentle salty residue. You can spot the same effect on the gentle pace of bathers as they stroll in and out of the ocean. Or in the conversations on the promenade that ebb and flow with the waves. “The sea looks perfect for fishing today,” say the locals sitting on the bench, as they look out over the immaculate blue mirror stretching out before them. Indeed, it is. In fact, around eleven in the morning, a slow trickle of local fishing boats begins to return to the harbour.