Tenerife: Free on-demand bus for Anaga from 2027

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:39:06 -0000

TENERIFE · TRANSPORT

Tenerife: Free on-demand bus for Anaga from 2027

The Cabildo de Tenerife is planning a free on-demand transport service for residents of the Parque Rural de Anaga from 2027. Eulalia García, island councillor for mobility, announced this on Friday, 2 October 2026, in the plenary session of the Cabildo. The service is intended to make medical appointments and visits to public offices easier and to reduce private car journeys.

Gran Canaria: Patchwork fair in San Mateo until Sunday

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:33:38 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS

Gran Canaria: Patchwork fair in San Mateo until Sunday

The 13th Regional Patchwork Fair of Vega de San Mateo on Gran Canaria has been running since Friday, 2 October 2026, and ends on Sunday, 4 October. Visitors will find 36 sales stalls, exhibitions, workshops and competitions in the town centre.

Lanzarote: pre-alert activated after power cut

info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:46:51 -0000

LANZAROTE · SERVICES

Lanzarote: pre-alert activated after power cut

The Canary Islands government activated the PLATECA pre-alert level for Lanzarote on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at 07:15. The reason was a widespread power cut that also temporarily halted drinking water production. For residents and visitors, the pre-alert level mainly means possible water interruptions and drops in pressure.

Tenerife: Calima, heat and possible showers on Sunday

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:46:41 -0000

TENERIFE · WEATHER

Tenerife: Calima, heat and possible showers on Sunday

Spain's weather agency AEMET expects a mix of calima, warmth and locally possible showers on Tenerife on Sunday, 4 October 2026. According to El Día, around 30 degrees may be reached in the south of the island. For residents, expats and visitors, that mainly means dust in the air in mid-level and higher areas as well as changeable conditions in the summit regions.

Canaries: housing costs 91.5% more than in 2015

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:46:19 -0000

CANARY ISLANDS · HOUSING

Canaries: housing costs 91.5% more than in 2015

Housing in the Canary Islands has become 91.5% more expensive since 2015, while wages rose by only 26.5% over the same period. That is the finding of an analysis by Canarias Ahora. For young people and middle earners, buying or renting a home is therefore becoming increasingly difficult.

Lanzarote: Clavijo links outage to ageing infrastructure

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:46:09 -0000

LANZAROTE · POLITICS

Lanzarote: Clavijo links outage to ageing infrastructure

The widespread power cut on Lanzarote and La Graciosa on Saturday, 3 October 2026, affected around 84,000 customers, according to Endesa. Regional president Fernando Clavijo Batlle has linked the incident to the "ageing of the electrical infrastructure". The Canary Islands government has announced an investigation.

Tenerife: Third lane of the TF-5 to be built

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:45:58 -0000

TENERIFE · TRANSPORT

Tenerife: Third lane of the TF-5 to be built

The third lane of the TF-5 between Guamasa and Tenerife Norte Airport is moving into the execution phase. The Dirección General de Infraestructura Viaria of the Gobierno de Canarias, the Canary Islands government's road infrastructure directorate, formalised the construction contract on 2 October 2026. The expansion is intended to provide more capacity for commuters heading towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Gran Canaria: 115 public homes approved

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:45:47 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · HOUSING

Gran Canaria: 115 public homes approved

The Junta de Gobierno of the Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria approved the tendering process for 115 publicly subsidised rental homes on 1 October 2026. The homes will be built on plot VP-03 in Pepe Gonçalvez Norte, in the Ciudad Alta district. The project is intended to expand the supply of affordable housing in the capital.

Gran Canaria: livestock fair and stick fighting in Agüimes

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:45:36 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS

Gran Canaria: livestock fair and stick fighting in Agüimes

On Sunday, 4 October 2026, Agüimes on Gran Canaria continues its Fiestas del Rosario. The Feria de Ganado (livestock fair) begins at 10:00 on the Paseo de La Viñuela. At the same time, the Campeonato de Lucha del Garrote takes place, a competition in traditional Canarian stick fighting.

El Hierro: Luchada Cósmica fuses wrestling and electro

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:45:26 -0000

EL HIERRO · EVENTS

El Hierro: Luchada Cósmica fuses wrestling and electro

La Frontera on El Hierro is celebrating the Luchada Cósmica from 2 to 4 October 2026. The three-day cultural event combines Canarian wrestling and other traditions with electronic music, nature, gastronomy and film. For visitors and residents alike, the programme offers free workshops and paid evening events.

Gran Canaria: Telde seeks 12 food trucks for San Gregorio

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:38:03 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS

Gran Canaria: Telde seeks 12 food trucks for San Gregorio

The municipality of Telde on Gran Canaria has opened applications for 12 food truck pitches on Ramblas Pedro Lezcano. The pitches are for the Fiestas de San Gregorio 2026, which run from 6 to 17 November. Interested operators have 30 calendar days from publication in the official bulletin to submit their applications.

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info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:01:20 -0000

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LANZAROTE · SERVICES Lanzarote: power cut halts desalination and water A complete power cut on Saturday, 3 October 2026 interrupted water production on Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The desalination plants stood idle because of the power cut; the return of electricity does not bring production back immediately. Residents and visitors should continue to expect temporary water shut-offs and low water pressure. Gran Canaria: Fetish Pride opens with Sportswear Party info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:53:12 -0000 GRAN CANARIA · NIGHTLIFE Gran Canaria: Fetish Pride opens with Sportswear Party Maspalomas Fetish Pride 2026 runs from 1 to 12 October in Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria. This Saturday, 3 October, the Sportswear Party starts at 23:00 at Club Kiki, and on Sunday, 4 October, the Mr/Ms/Mx Fetish Europe 2027 election show follows. According to the organiser, pool parties cost between €15 and €32, and the three elections are free. La Gomera: Garajonay unveils new management plan info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:53:01 -0000 LA GOMERA · ENVIRONMENT La Gomera: Garajonay unveils new management plan Garajonay National Park presents the draft of its Plan Rector de Uso y Gestión (PRUG) on 6 and 7 October 2026 in two new Jornadas, in Agulo and Chipude. A first presentation has already taken place in San Sebastián de La Gomera, as Gomera Today reports. Comments on the draft can be submitted until 4 November 2026. La Palma: roads and walking routes closed on 2 October info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:52:50 -0000 LA PALMA · SERVICES La Palma: roads and walking routes closed on 2 October The rain warning on La Palma ended at 11:00 on Friday, 2 October 2026. According to the Cabildo de La Palma, several roads and walking routes were nevertheless closed on 2 October because of rockfalls and run-off water. For 3 October there is no confirmation, nor of any reopening. Residents and visitors should check the current status before travelling. Maspalomas: Tourifest with drone show and fireworks info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:53 -0000 GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS Maspalomas: Tourifest with drone show and fireworks Calle Las Dunas in Playa del Inglés is closed to parking and through traffic from Thursday, 1 October 2026, 06:00, until Monday, 5 October 2026, 06:00, under a bando of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The reason is the IV Maspalomas Tourifest in the Anexo II, which runs on Saturday, 3 October, from 14:00 to 02:00, with a drone show and fireworks. In the evening the concert «Paradise Sinfónico» is also on at the Faro de Maspalomas. Gran Canaria: housing demo on 3 October from 11:00 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:42 -0000 GRAN CANARIA · POLITICS Gran Canaria: housing demo on 3 October from 11:00 The Derecho al Techo alliance marches against the housing shortage in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 11:00; the start is the Plaza de la Feria. The trigger is that the Spanish Congress rejected two government housing decrees on Friday, 2 October. The route leads to the seat of the Canary Islands presidency and back. Tenerife: Clownbaret gala at Teatro Leal on 3 October info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:31 -0000 TENERIFE · CULTURE Tenerife: Clownbaret gala at Teatro Leal on 3 October The International Clownbaret Festival (FIC) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. The anniversary gala “Cabaret FIC – XX años” takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at 20:30 at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna, as part of the festival that began on 30 September. Tickets are available from 8 euros. La Palma: unemployment falls 1.9% in September info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:29:16 -0000 LA PALMA · ECONOMY La Palma: unemployment falls 1.9% in September Registered unemployment on La Palma fell by 112 people, or 1.9%, to 5,716 in September 2026. The figures were published by the Observatorio de Empleo Canario (Obecan), the Canary Islands regional government’s employment observatory, on Friday 2 October 2026. Compared with September 2025, however, the figure is 69 people higher. Fuerteventura: 3.0 quake near Pájara on 2 October info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:29:05 -0000 FUERTEVENTURA · ENVIRONMENT Fuerteventura: 3.0 quake near Pájara on 2 October On Friday, 2 October 2026, an earthquake struck the southwest of Fuerteventura at 05:06 local time. The Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) lists it at magnitude 3.0 mbLg and 4.0 kilometres deep, with the epicentre at sea southwest of Pájara. Several media outlets reported 3.2 that morning. According to Canarias Ahora, no damage was caused. El Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La Restinga info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:54 -0000 EL HIERRO · SOCIETY El Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La Restinga On Friday, 2 October 2026, Salvamento Marítimo escorted a cayuco with 48 people, located just over eight kilometres off El Hierro, to the port of La Restinga. All those aboard are men, according to emergency sources, and two of them were taken to hospital. The details rest on Canarias Ahora and RTVC. La Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 October info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:32 -0000 LA GOMERA · EVENTS La Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 October Hermigua on La Gomera is once again celebrating the Fiestas del Rosario in 2026. The programme runs from 26 September to 7 October 2026. The events are aimed at residents and visitors of all ages. La Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the Plaza info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:20 -0000 LA GOMERA · EVENTS La Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the Plaza Around 30 shops from La Gomera will be presenting themselves from 9 to 11 October 2026 on the Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián de La Gomera. The Cabildo Insular de La Gomera, the island government, is organising the Exposaldo La Gomera sales fair with special offers, music, children's activities and a fashion show. It opens on Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, on Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. La Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 October info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:09 -0000 TENERIFE · EVENTS La Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 October San Cristóbal de La Laguna holds the Feria de Productos Locales on Plaza del Cristo on Saturday, 3 October 2026. It is organised by Asaga Canarias together with the town hall; from 10:00 to 13:00 tasting workshops run at the entrance area of the Mercado Municipal. The town does not mention an entry fee or a registration requirement. Lanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 October info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:58 -0000 LANZAROTE · WEATHER Lanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 October On Lanzarote and La Graciosa, the weekend of 3 and 4 October 2026 brings calima at altitude, a north-easterly wind and highs of 30C on Saturday and 31C on Sunday. This is reported by La Voz de Lanzarote, citing the state weather agency Aemet. This report is current as of the morning of Saturday, 3 October 2026; forecasts can change at short notice. Fuerteventura: Sabor a Castillo food fair, 2-4 October 2026 info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:48 -0000 FUERTEVENTURA · EVENTS Fuerteventura: Sabor a Castillo food fair, 2-4 October 2026 The international food festival “Sabor a Castillo” takes place from Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026 in Caleta de Fuste, in the municipality of Antigua on Fuerteventura. The Cabildo de Fuerteventura announced this on 2 October 2026. The programme includes dishes from different parts of the world, live cooking demonstrations, workshops for children and music performances. Agüimes: romería on 3 October, livestock fair on 4 October info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:14 -0000 GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS Agüimes: romería on 3 October, livestock fair on 4 October Agüimes on Gran Canaria celebrates the closing stage of the Fiestas del Rosario on Saturday, 3, and Sunday, 4 October 2026. The 30th Romería y Ofrenda starts on Saturday at 18:00 at the municipal swimming pool (Piscina Municipal), the livestock fair on Sunday at 10:00 on the Paseo de La Viñuela. This is announced by the Agüimes town hall. How we use AI info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:36:50 -0000 CITA News How we use AI CITA News is an AI-assisted newsroom. This page explains what AI does here, how we check facts and who is responsible. Andalusia overtakes Canaries by 823,496 arrivals info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:01 -0000 CANARY ISLANDS · ECONOMY 823,496 arrivals ahead: Andalusia overtakes the Canaries and pushes them into fourth place Andalusia has overtaken the Canary Islands in international arrivals. Between January and August 2026 Spain's statistics institute INE counted 11,084,168 foreign tourists in Andalusia and 10,260,672 in the Canaries — cumulatively 823,496 arrivals ahead. The islands no longer appear in Friday's INE release, which lists the period's three leading destinations. What matters is how the gap opened: Andalusia grew 10.4 per cent, the Canaries fell 0.46 per cent. The islands did not lose a single visitor to Andalusia — they stand almost exactly where they stood a yea

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Lanzarote: power cut halts desalination and water

A complete power cut on Saturday, 3 October 2026 interrupted water production on Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The desalination plants stood idle because of the power cut; the return of electricity does not bring production back immediately. Residents and visitors should continue to expect temporary water shut-offs and low water pressure.

Gran Canaria: Fetish Pride opens with Sportswear Party

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:53:12 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · NIGHTLIFE

Gran Canaria: Fetish Pride opens with Sportswear Party

Maspalomas Fetish Pride 2026 runs from 1 to 12 October in Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria. This Saturday, 3 October, the Sportswear Party starts at 23:00 at Club Kiki, and on Sunday, 4 October, the Mr/Ms/Mx Fetish Europe 2027 election show follows. According to the organiser, pool parties cost between €15 and €32, and the three elections are free.

La Gomera: Garajonay unveils new management plan

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:53:01 -0000

LA GOMERA · ENVIRONMENT

La Gomera: Garajonay unveils new management plan

Garajonay National Park presents the draft of its Plan Rector de Uso y Gestión (PRUG) on 6 and 7 October 2026 in two new Jornadas, in Agulo and Chipude. A first presentation has already taken place in San Sebastián de La Gomera, as Gomera Today reports. Comments on the draft can be submitted until 4 November 2026.

La Palma: roads and walking routes closed on 2 October

info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:52:50 -0000

LA PALMA · SERVICES

La Palma: roads and walking routes closed on 2 October

The rain warning on La Palma ended at 11:00 on Friday, 2 October 2026. According to the Cabildo de La Palma, several roads and walking routes were nevertheless closed on 2 October because of rockfalls and run-off water. For 3 October there is no confirmation, nor of any reopening. Residents and visitors should check the current status before travelling.

Maspalomas: Tourifest with drone show and fireworks

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:53 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS

Maspalomas: Tourifest with drone show and fireworks

Calle Las Dunas in Playa del Inglés is closed to parking and through traffic from Thursday, 1 October 2026, 06:00, until Monday, 5 October 2026, 06:00, under a bando of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The reason is the IV Maspalomas Tourifest in the Anexo II, which runs on Saturday, 3 October, from 14:00 to 02:00, with a drone show and fireworks. In the evening the concert «Paradise Sinfónico» is also on at the Faro de Maspalomas.

Gran Canaria: housing demo on 3 October from 11:00

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:42 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · POLITICS

Gran Canaria: housing demo on 3 October from 11:00

The Derecho al Techo alliance marches against the housing shortage in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 11:00; the start is the Plaza de la Feria. The trigger is that the Spanish Congress rejected two government housing decrees on Friday, 2 October. The route leads to the seat of the Canary Islands presidency and back.

Tenerife: Clownbaret gala at Teatro Leal on 3 October

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:46:31 -0000

TENERIFE · CULTURE

Tenerife: Clownbaret gala at Teatro Leal on 3 October

The International Clownbaret Festival (FIC) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. The anniversary gala “Cabaret FIC – XX años” takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at 20:30 at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna, as part of the festival that began on 30 September. Tickets are available from 8 euros.

La Palma: unemployment falls 1.9% in September

info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:29:16 -0000

LA PALMA · ECONOMY

La Palma: unemployment falls 1.9% in September

Registered unemployment on La Palma fell by 112 people, or 1.9%, to 5,716 in September 2026. The figures were published by the Observatorio de Empleo Canario (Obecan), the Canary Islands regional government’s employment observatory, on Friday 2 October 2026. Compared with September 2025, however, the figure is 69 people higher.

Fuerteventura: 3.0 quake near Pájara on 2 October

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:29:05 -0000

FUERTEVENTURA · ENVIRONMENT

Fuerteventura: 3.0 quake near Pájara on 2 October

On Friday, 2 October 2026, an earthquake struck the southwest of Fuerteventura at 05:06 local time. The Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) lists it at magnitude 3.0 mbLg and 4.0 kilometres deep, with the epicentre at sea southwest of Pájara. Several media outlets reported 3.2 that morning. According to Canarias Ahora, no damage was caused.

El Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La Restinga

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:54 -0000

EL HIERRO · SOCIETY

El Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La Restinga

On Friday, 2 October 2026, Salvamento Marítimo escorted a cayuco with 48 people, located just over eight kilometres off El Hierro, to the port of La Restinga. All those aboard are men, according to emergency sources, and two of them were taken to hospital. The details rest on Canarias Ahora and RTVC.

La Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 October

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:32 -0000

LA GOMERA · EVENTS

La Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 October

Hermigua on La Gomera is once again celebrating the Fiestas del Rosario in 2026. The programme runs from 26 September to 7 October 2026. The events are aimed at residents and visitors of all ages.

La Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the Plaza

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:20 -0000

LA GOMERA · EVENTS

La Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the Plaza

Around 30 shops from La Gomera will be presenting themselves from 9 to 11 October 2026 on the Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián de La Gomera. The Cabildo Insular de La Gomera, the island government, is organising the Exposaldo La Gomera sales fair with special offers, music, children's activities and a fashion show. It opens on Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, on Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00.

La Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 October

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:28:09 -0000

TENERIFE · EVENTS

La Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 October

San Cristóbal de La Laguna holds the Feria de Productos Locales on Plaza del Cristo on Saturday, 3 October 2026. It is organised by Asaga Canarias together with the town hall; from 10:00 to 13:00 tasting workshops run at the entrance area of the Mercado Municipal. The town does not mention an entry fee or a registration requirement.

Lanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 October

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:58 -0000

LANZAROTE · WEATHER

Lanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 October

On Lanzarote and La Graciosa, the weekend of 3 and 4 October 2026 brings calima at altitude, a north-easterly wind and highs of 30C on Saturday and 31C on Sunday. This is reported by La Voz de Lanzarote, citing the state weather agency Aemet. This report is current as of the morning of Saturday, 3 October 2026; forecasts can change at short notice.

Fuerteventura: Sabor a Castillo food fair, 2-4 October 2026

info@cita.news (CITA News Redaktion) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:48 -0000

FUERTEVENTURA · EVENTS

Fuerteventura: Sabor a Castillo food fair, 2-4 October 2026

The international food festival “Sabor a Castillo” takes place from Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026 in Caleta de Fuste, in the municipality of Antigua on Fuerteventura. The Cabildo de Fuerteventura announced this on 2 October 2026. The programme includes dishes from different parts of the world, live cooking demonstrations, workshops for children and music performances.

Agüimes: romería on 3 October, livestock fair on 4 October

info@cita.news (Lucía Medina Reyes) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:27:14 -0000

GRAN CANARIA · EVENTS

Agüimes: romería on 3 October, livestock fair on 4 October

Agüimes on Gran Canaria celebrates the closing stage of the Fiestas del Rosario on Saturday, 3, and Sunday, 4 October 2026. The 30th Romería y Ofrenda starts on Saturday at 18:00 at the municipal swimming pool (Piscina Municipal), the livestock fair on Sunday at 10:00 on the Paseo de La Viñuela. This is announced by the Agüimes town hall.

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Andalusia overtakes Canaries by 823,496 arrivals

info@cita.news (Martin Kosinski) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:01 -0000

CANARY ISLANDS · ECONOMY

823,496 arrivals ahead: Andalusia overtakes the Canaries and pushes them into fourth place

Andalusia has overtaken the Canary Islands in international arrivals. Between January and August 2026 Spain's statistics institute INE counted 11,084,168 foreign tourists in Andalusia and 10,260,672 in the Canaries — cumulatively 823,496 arrivals ahead. The islands no longer appear in Friday's INE release, which lists the period's three leading destinations. What matters is how the gap opened: Andalusia grew 10.4 per cent, the Canaries fell 0.46 per cent. The islands did not lose a single visitor to Andalusia — they stand almost exactly where they stood a yea

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Tenerife: Third lane of the TF-5 to be built

Gran Canaria: 115 public homes approved

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El Hierro: cayuco with 48 people reaches La Restinga

La Gomera: Hermigua’s Fiestas del Rosario run to 7 October

La Gomera: Exposaldo brings about 30 shops to the Plaza

La Laguna: local produce fair on Saturday, 3 October

Lanzarote: calima and up to 31C on Sunday, 4 October

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Andalusia overtakes Canaries by 823,496 arrivals