© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone A paraglider is in critical condition after a serious fall on Saturday in a remote area between Pico Viejo and El Agazal in Gáldar which occurred in a challenging-to-reach location The Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) reported that firefighters managed to reach the injured paraglider and provided initial assistance before moving him to a safer area on a stretcher Their efforts were supported by a GES rescue helicopter which airlifted the victim to the helipad in Gáldar where SUC medical personnel were waiting to treat him the paraglider was transferred by ambulance in critical condition to the Hospital Doctor Negrín in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for further medical care Local police officers and members of the Guardia Civil also participated in the rescue operation securing the site and carrying out the necessary investigations The challenging terrain made the rescue particularly complex highlighting the skill and coordination of all the teams involved Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Today we are going to tell you an old story the island of Gran Canaria has always had smaller ports Sardina was one of many ports on the island that handled farming produce It also served as entry port for other products The tiny port area still preserves its charm and its blessed natural surroundings along with the fact it has served as shelter for many different boats throughout its history There are two highly relevant phases linked to the bay at Sardina del Norte during the 15th and early part of the 16th centuries coincided with the period of fighting over the conquest of the island and half a century of colonization which followed was another truly important time for the port Sardina del Norte’s geographical setting was considered strategic for the Castilian conquerors at the time the town where the island’s guanartemes it made them think it would be the ideal gateway through which they could forcibly take over the political hub of pre-Hispanic Gran Canaria the Port of Sardina remained a fairly important site for sugar trade although its relevance declined during the second half of the 16th century as the port of Las Isletas (today known as Puerto de la Luz) developed into the island’s main port and because the sugar industry fell away in Gran Canaria has taken none of the bay’s seductive charm away Today’s charm shines through at this peaceful in the shape of a fishing port and beach with their own peculiar qualities It is no surprise that there is an abundance of marine flora and fauna around here The greeny-blue tone of its waters have made it one of the most highly rated spots by scuba diving enthusiasts Sardina del Norte no longer attracts boats with conquerors today it is bathers and travellers who are seduced by its charm and peacefulness As you continue along the walkway and pass the tetrapods to your left a harkback to the aboriginal settlements prior to the arrival of the Castilians you can walk around the rocks as far as a cavity hewn out of the rock Dramatic morning ends with Adrien Fourmaux half a minute clear M-Sport’s Adrien Fourmaux took a lead of over half a minute on the European Rally Championship’s Canary Islands decider after more rain-induced chaos on Saturday morning as the Spanish championship frontrunners fell back Early rally leader Nil Solans was back on a charge after dropping time on the wrong tire choice during Friday’s last three stages and won Galdar to temporarily resume the lead But Galdar proved to be the most difficult stage of the loop with several drivers aquaplaning off the road and picking up damage to varying degrees blaming stones which had been brought onto the road by the time he came through spinning at high speed on Arucas and dropping a whole minute across the last two stages That allowed Fourmaux to build a 33.4s lead with his French compatriot Yoann Bonato now his nearest rival in second place Bonato clipped a barrier on Arucas and had also taken a trip off-road in the final few corners of Galdar like several of his rivals though he was otherwise untroubled by the unpredictable grip and won both the Valleseco and Moya stages and we only have a car,” Bonato said at the end of Galdar summarizing the stage conditions succinctly Oliver Solberg was one of the few drivers early in the road order that didn’t skate off at a slow right-hander on that stage that caught out most of those around him ripping the rear bumper off his Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo and only making the top 10 stage times once all loop He now faces ERC points leader Alexey Lukyanuk closing in behind But ultimately Suárez will be more worried about Luis Monzón in seventh Falling behind Monzón would end Suárez’s hopes of a first Spanish national title as he needs to finish in the top two and bag bonus points in that category’s ‘TC Plus’ which is similar to the World Rally Championship’s powerstage format Andreas Mikkelsen would have been all set to retain seventh ahead of Monzón had he not copped a 20 second penalty for being late to the Moya stage with Mikkelsen having to push his car into time control and clocking in two minutes late Mikkelsen’s woe was compounded by an overshoot on the same stage which dropped him back down a place after he had taken seventh off Monzón on Galdar Craig Breen climbed into the top 10 for the first time all rally on Galdar waxing lyrical about the final stretch of the test which had caught out several other drivers being an example of “proper rallying” Team MRF’s sole representative this weekend is engaged in a close battle with fellow Irishman Callum Devine who passed Breen for ninth on Arucas and heads to midday service three seconds up on his compatriot Marijan Griebel joined Saintéloc team-mate Lukyanuk in skating off the road in the final treacherous section of Galdar while Enrique Cruz spun and ripped the front bumper off his Ford Fiesta Rally2 in the same spot Those dramas promoted qualifying stage winner Miko Marczyk to 11th Solberg remains on course to win the ERC1 Junior title with Grégoire Munster still too far back after his nightmare start to the rally on Friday morning Munster remains sixth in the Junior class and isn’t set to improve his existing championship points haul due to the best-of-four scoring format while Solberg remains on track for a haul of 32 points that would put him 10 points clear at the top Hyundai junior Munster’s day was mostly uneventful though he glanced a barrier at slow speed in the low-grip conditions Pep Bassas now has a commanding lead in the ERC3 class despite nearly crashing out on the tricky Galdar stage Galdar caught out all three lead contenders in the two-wheel-drive class with Bassas first to arrive with the left-rear door panel ripped off his Peugeot 208 Rally4 and a bent wheel after a trip off-road That cost Bassas almost a minute and put Sindre Furuseth in a perfect position to capitalise only for Furseth to go off at the exact same corner Fate was not on the Saintéloc driver’s case as unlike Bassas Furuseth got stuck in undergrowth and retired on the spot Newly crowned ERC3 and ERC3 Junior champion Ken Torn won the stage and gained 42.3s on Bassas but didn’t escape Galdar scot-free either denting his Ford Fiesta Rally4 in the left-rear with spectators having to push his car back onto the road and losing four minutes in the process Despite that delay Torn still holds second as Pedro Almeida had retired his 208 Rally4 before the second leg began Jorge Cagiao completes the ER3 podium in a Renault Clio Rally5 Reigning ERC champion Chris Ingram is sixth in class in another Clio and is closing in on Amaury Molle for fifth Sign up today and be the first to know about special offers Matthew Hirtes chose to walk this less-crowded Everyone’s heard of Spain’s Camino de Santiago the 100km-plus Way of St James route that leads pilgrims to Galicia’s cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where the saint’s remains are believed to be buried But it will probably come as some surprise to learn there’s another Camino 1,750km to the south on the mid-Atlantic island of Gran Canaria This pilgrimage is so unknown that even people on the island couldn’t seem to give me any information The details provided by the island’s official tourist board proved sketchy; a pair of French walkers hadn’t heard of the trail and a toothless local suggested I walk along the main road instead The world-famous Camino de Santiago had been on my bucket list for many years I’d heard that its length requires an endurance that separates the hikers from the schleppers and I was eager to prove my strength after a lifetime of trekking But then I discovered that only 1% of it takes place on a dirt track; the rest is made up of roads and motorways I also didn’t want to become just another roadie one of the around 300,000 hikers who complete the epic trek every year more spiritual pilgrimage – which was how I found out about this second Camino de Santiago where 99% of the route is on a dirt track and only a handful of people walk it each year Gran Canaria’s Camino de Santiago historically ran between the island’s two major churches dedicated to St James: one in the south-central village of Tunte and the other in the town of Gáldar in the northwest the trail was extended southwards to create a coast-to-coast walk through the lush interior of Gran Canaria The island was colonised by the Spanish in the 15th Century as the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile sought to expand the newly unified country The conquerors built a church dedicated to St James (their country’s patron saint) in Gáldar – the first Jacobean place of worship constructed away from the Spanish mainland Legend has it that Galician sailors ran aground off the coast of Arguineguín in the island’s southwest in the 16th Century they carried an image of St James on their shoulders as a way of giving thanks for arriving safe and sound on land They placed this polychrome sculpture in a hermitage they constructed in the Valle de La Plata before it was moved to the village church of Tunte in 1850 A pilgrimage from one church to the other soon developed following the seasonal goat herds’ route from north to south and back again This pilgrimage was originally walked by islanders who were looking for a miracle or by those who had pledged to do so after their prayers were answered Today’s extended Camino de Santiago’s route (a 76.9km three-stage hike) starts at the Maspalomas Tourist Information Office which confusingly is not in the holiday spot of Maspalomas but in the neighbouring resort of Playa del Inglés on a gaudy parade of piercing studios and tattoo parlours (Keep an eye out for Ruta Jacobea signs as well as the Camino de Santiago’s also known as the Jacobean Route.) More by chance than by design, given a general scarcity of signage, I ended up on the second route option of the hike's first stage, heading through the Degollada de Garito, a sheer incline between ravines. I passed the eerie Arteara Necropolis the burial ground of the Amazigh-descending canarii (Gran Canaria’s aboriginal people who occupied the island prior to the 15th-century Spanish conquest) save for a Jeep safari that created a whirlwind of dust Dwarfed by the volcanic slopes that descended to the left and right of me I felt humbled by the sheer force of nature I set up camp in an orchard close to the village of Fataga The wind spookily whistled through the surrounding fruit trees but I was comforted by the fact that I could see the odd car travelling along the nearby main road where Gran Canaria’s original Camino de Santiago began I paid my respects by stepping through the door of the church which was constructed towards the end of the 17th Century over the former hermitage of San Bartolomé a missionary who brought Christianity to Armenia still occupies the central part of the altarpiece But I was more moved by the original statue of St James Despite my not being particularly religious The next section of the route was the 18.8km ascent to the heart of the island The burden became heavier as the path became steeper and it was frustrating to see the odd cyclist whizz past But my shoulders lifted with my spirits as I came to a clearing at the edge of a pine forest I could see the distinctive shape of the rock formation Roque Bentayga; the mountain Teide loomed above it on the neighbouring island of Tenerife a rock so called because its shape is reminiscent of a monk the heart-stopping vista felt like a godsend It was almost as if the monk was sharing a miracle with me but it was colder than the lower-altitude valley of Fataga Given the island’s variety of climates and landscapes I was beginning to understand why it’s known as the Miniature Continent And so I spent a chilly night sleeping rough in the hamlet of Cruz de Tejeda named after its totem-pole-esque stone cross that marks the island’s exact centre The third stage from Cruz to Tejeda to Gáldar is the easiest descending 1,548m through forest and farmland But the hard part was the lack of signs to Gáldar And so I found myself having to retrace my steps from Artenara the island’s highest village where many locals still live in cave houses a viewpoint lauded for its waterfall of clouds The wind makes the vapours look like they’re cascading from the pine trees down to the pastoral landscape below Save for the odd car that stopped to admire the view I peered down alone from this mirador (viewpoint) before returning to my monk-like solitude on the downward path Approaching Gáldar, the landscape changed from pines to agricultural land. I passed banana plantations before arriving in front of my destination, the Iglesia de Santiago de los Caballeros situated in one of Gran Canaria’s prettiest squares Entering into the peace and quiet ­of the church I spotted the font in which the Spanish baptized the early Canarian converts to Christianity along with another figurine of Saint James astride his horse I sat down to rest and reflect on my pilgrimage If I’d walked the original Camino de Santiago in Spain But my feet were already beginning to itch and I wanted to be exploring more of the island’s great outdoors My new bucket-list entry: to walk Gran Canaria’s Camino again – this time from north to south If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter, called “If You Only Read 6 Things This Week”. A handpicked selection of stories from BBC Future, Earth, Culture, Capital, Travel and Autos, delivered to your inbox every Friday. 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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 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 Gran Canaria has forever been closely bound to the sea and not just because of its famous beaches or its varied landscape the island has always been a strategic point on sea-faring maps the island people largely worked in professions related to the sea as people travelled across the ocean and also used it to export goods from all over the world the docks and quays of Sardina del Norte in Gáldar were an epicentre for boat traffic as these craft entered and left the port making it the main port for goods to leave the island and earning it the name of the First Sea Port Boats also docked there to bring the bells and the clock for the Church of St James subsequently transported inland to the town Nowadays, the Port of Sardina del Norte is a hub for active tourism scuba diving and protection as a Special Conservation Zone The riches of its seabed make this one of Gran Canaria’s most important spots for scuba diving This all goes to show the importance of this museum to conserve and divulge the history of our most precious treasure: the sea. Gran Canaria is now offering visitors an interesting new spot, the Maritime Classroom-Museum in Sardina del Norte One of this museum’s peculiarities is its location It is housed in a cave with its own interesting port history as it used to be a huge goods store when the Port of Sardina exported produce to the rest of the Canary Islands and to Europe before the Port of Las Palmas was built in the capital of Gran Canaria Who hasn’t heard sea-faring men and women tell stories about treasure hidden at the bottom of the ocean The Maritime Classroom in Sardina del Norte is bringing us some of those precious items This is doubtlessly a valuable collection of objects for anyone who loves the sea further explained by information panels relating the long and interesting maritime history of Sardina and the region of the North of Gran Canaria Useful informationAula del MarAddress: Paseo de los Muelles.35469 -Sardina, Gáldar.Web: www.visitgaldar.es/aula-del-mar-de-sardina Related links:Invisible steps in Sardina de Gáldar Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain the bones of six people were located in an archaeological dig in what they believe could be a burial site which is a shocking discovery because some of the people appeared to have been buried handcuffed and lying face down the Cabildo Gran Canaria wrote: “We have recovered the bones of six people in Gáldar Human remains found in an archaeological site but it has been discovered that some were buried upside down and handcuffed The remains are in the process of study” Hemos recuperado huesos de seis personas en Gáldar Restos humanos encontrados en un yacimiento arqueológico pero se ha descubierto que algunas fueron enterradas boca abajo y maniatadas Los restos están en proceso de estudio. pic.twitter.com/y3qVKzjqem — Cabildo Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCab) April 20, 2023 According to La Provincia natural erosion exposed an ancient pre-Hispanic habitation cave which had been buried by a massive landslide The rains subsequently exposed two bodies and gave rise to archaeological work Historical Heritage of the Canary Islands detailed that some bodies were placed on top of each other and that they were covered by large stones 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Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish his Spanish wife and two members of her family fell into ravine his Spanish wife and two members of her family have died after their car left the road and fell into a 120 metre-deep ravine on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria which happened in foggy and rainy conditions near the town of Gáldar on the north-west of the island but the car was not found until Wednesday afternoon Emergency services located the car at the bottom of the ravine and discovered the four occupants’ bodies inside Efforts to retrieve them were hampered by the bad weather and the car’s unstable position “A helicopter crew had been trying to reach the place where the car was since Wednesday, but the weather made it impossible,” Jesús Díaz, the mayor of the family’s home town, Artenara, told the online newspaper El Español “Specialist rescue teams managed to reach the area by foot on Thursday morning.” The Canary Islands emergency services confirmed the deaths in a statement on Thursday afternoon adding that all four bodies had been recovered but the meteorological conditions and the instability of the vehicle made the task of recovering the bodies difficult which is why they were not recovered until the following day,” it said Addicott’s colleagues and friends paid tribute to him and his family friends and colleagues of Relief Captain Richard Addicott during this sad time,” a spokesperson for Norwegian Air said who met Addicott while working at Norwegian Air in 2017 described him as a “true mentor” who had inspired him to learn how to fly “As a cabin crew interested in becoming a pilot and taught me more and more every time we flew together,” Lopez I wouldn’t be in aviation school right now the most laid-back and funny captain I have had the pleasure of flying with Most captains give off an over-authoritative vibe but not him – he just felt like a big brother to me and was always watching out for my best interest Lopez said Addicott had once paid for all his drinks one night – “if I promised I’d apply to aviation college” The trainee pilot said Addicott’s death was “truly a massive loss” adding that he was praying for his friend and sending the family his condolences The Foreign Office said it was supporting the family of a British man who had died on Gran Canaria and was in touch with the Spanish authorities and the surrounding area create an atmosphere akin to the beginning and the end of the world flashed its first beam over this corner of the Atlantic on 15th February 1891 took over the task of guarding the sublime rocky coastline where the vigorous waves come crashing in almost at slow motion speed doubtless tired after their long oceanic voyage into a key location as a transit site for the coming and going of vessels Years before the lighthouse’s construction the Town Hall in Gáldar constituted its so called Intelligent Marina Commission so they could analyse the municipality’s coastline and reach conclusions regarding “the most suitable site for locating a lighthouse which is to be donated to this town” according the official minutes of the time The designated naval officers responded to the names of Juan They were the three patrons for the lighthouse and it was they who advised on the spot to build the structure that would light up the surrounding seas the spot chosen and the lighthouse seemed destined to coincide The presence of a beam of light on the little plateau that juts out over the edge of the steep cliffs that plunge down to the sea below creates an environment that makes us feel we have reached the end of the world The coastline literally continues talking in a growling voice that sounds particularly deep Here the sea is like a tenor who is taking on an unending musical score or from down below where the sea hits the rocks In the blink of an eye they disappear at this invisible but precisely defined safety boundary a sailing boat marks out a subtle white speck on this still blue canvass The crew on board are carried along by the wind and can feel what it is like to be in the salty hands of the Atlantic launches his fishing rod into the waters famous for the abundance and exquisiteness of its rock fish a famous fact that has known long before any lighthouse shone its beam of light over this rugged piece of coastline The rest of the landscape is also part of the history which is still being written On the nearby hillsides we can just make out the banana plantations immemorial quays on which even ideas and dreams of the northwest of Gran Canaria have embarked and disembarked along with winding paths that meander down to the ocean without which nothing of all this could be understood They all seem to be looking out and caring for eachother but above all it is the lighthouse that does so as it maintains its dialogue with the Atlantic The sheep in the north of Gran Canaria are the last migratory sheep left in the Canary Islands and the noise as they make as they go along paths the large size being quite appropriate for these occasions for their sheer loudness) as when they reach their destination these are replaced by much smaller ones The sheep from Gáldar leave at the start of the summer from places such as Fagajesto bound for higher grazing pastures at the summit They will be back at the green pastureland in the north before autumn sets in which will dampen the fields and encourage growth of the plants they will feed on At the beginning of each summer they are all shorn and skittish without their characteristic thick masses of wool while by autumn they are back running around and letting their hair down again at the green pastures around their favourite territory As autumn passes onto winter the sheep are giving birth to their offspring: the male lambs will be the main course for partying families around Christmas; the female lambs will be the next generation to provide milk for the cheeses but still need to satisfy their bellies – both in food and in spirit – in the old tradition– for which each shepherd will have his daily routine:  milking tending and taking the animals out to graze All this so that those of us who are eternally grateful –or at least should be – can sit down to eat whether it be with animal or vegetable rennet (in the case of the flower of the wild cardo plant with a mixture of goat’s and/or cow’s milk) thanks to the efforts of a few families who strive to keep this unique and traditional product alive And if for these people there are popular celebrations such as the Wool Festival or the Cheese Fair to be a “cebollero” (onion producer) goes hand in hand with being “galdense” (from Gáldar) like a nickname for the locales (a term which really exists in publications such as the Gran Diccionario del Habla Canaria a certain variety of these bulbs with their great natural antibiotic properties can be found in the Canaries so called as to avoid any confusion about their origins and of course their quality (white onions for frying and boiling “What onions like is sun and wind: the more the better The wind keeps the branches down and helps the bulb to come up” so says one of the local farmers on the subject as “it can’t be buried too deeply when planted” Just add the wind that it likes and you will have long streaky leaves like hair waving about and website in this browser for the next time I comment Dreaming of escaping the British weather and spending some time in the sun We’ve partnered with Gran Canaria Tourism to give away an unforgettable week in this beautiful island destination Blessed with fabulous weather all year round, beautiful golden sand beaches, spectacular mountains and excellent holiday facilities - and only 4 hours away from the UK - Gran Canaria is a perfect destination for active holidays The varied landscapes on the island have earnt it the name – ‘the miniature continent’ to breath-taking volcanic scenery in the centre and beautiful towns and villages all over the island and the capital city Visitors to Gran Canaria are promised authentic experiences you don’t see elsewhere You can visit tropical fruit and coffee plantations with the island’s sustainable credentials on the rise Gran Canaria Tourism has created a tailor-made getaway for one lucy reader, with five nights in the south of the island at the Sport Hotel Monte Feliz - powered by Playitas to enjoy sun Plus €50 to use at the hotel to choose from a wide range of activities they offer This outstanding hotel is surrounded by gardens and offers stunning sea views – the perfect backdrop for taking advantage of some of the great sports on offer to try here. 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Check the app to explore a complete list of sports After your stay at the Sport Hotel, cross though the mountainous interior to the fabulous Parador Cruz de Tejeda known for its breath-taking panoramic views for two unforgettable nights Nestled in the heart of Gran Canaria at 1,500 metres above the sea level Parador de Cruz de Tejeda offers breath-taking panoramic views of the island’s rugged landscapes Marking almost the geographical centre of the island this historic and elegant hotel is a haven for nature lovers Visit paradores.es for more info After this holiday you will have no doubts why Gran Canaria is known as a “miniature continent” and  whatever your preference is you will be pleasantly surprised by what this beautiful island has in store The winner of this spectacular competition will receive a seven-night stay for two in Gran Canaria with five nights in Sport Hotel Monte Feliz*** - powered by Playitas and two nights in Parador Cruz de Tejeda**** on a half board basis   a 32-year-old man from Telde who had been missing since last Wednesday has been recovered from the sea along the coast of Guía The discovery marks the tragic end of a week-long search operation that had initially focused on the Gáldar coastline Authorities were alerted shortly after 1:30p.m when a member of the public reported spotting a body floating in the sea near Barranquillo Moreno an area that lies on the border between the municipalities of Guía and Gáldar A rescue helicopter was swiftly deployed to the scene and recovered the body indicating he had been in the water for several days the body was taken into custody by the Guardia Civil who are now overseeing the official identification and coordinating an autopsy to confirm the cause of death Preliminary findings strongly suggest that the body is that of Juan Francisco Sánchez prompting a search effort that focused on the Botija area of Gáldar after his distinctive yellow Mercedes A45S was discovered parked nearby strong ocean currents are believed to have carried his body into the neighbouring municipality of Guía The missing person alert issued by SOS Desaparecidos described Juan Francisco as 1.73 metres tall While the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear authorities currently suspect that he may have fallen into the sea the community of Telde and the wider Gran Canaria region mourn the loss of a young man whose life came to a sudden and sorrowful end Fried octopus 1 octopus leg weighing approximately 200 gr 20 gr wheat flour Clean out the octopus leg Vacuum-pack inside a bag and cook in a steam oven at 95º for an hour and twenty minutes Cream of sweet potato 50 gr Gáldar yellow sweet potato 2 gr butter 8 gr cream Salt Boiling water Place the sweet potato in a blender together with the butter Thai Mojo sauce 1 bunch of coriander 10 gr cashew nuts 1 tea spoon of Dijon mustard 1 clove of garlic 10 gr extra virgin olive oil 100 ml coconut milk 3 gr green curry paste Salt Split the coriander leaves and place them in the blender together with the mustard Mash all the ingredients into a fine paste Heat up the coconut milk in a pot and add the green curry paste add the mojo sauce and blend in together without boiling Download recipe [PDF - 909 KB] Guillermo Ramírez explains how his idea came about: "This is a simple but highly contrasting recipe in which I wanted to give the octopus from our coasts the recognition it deserves Thoroughly cooked and then fried octopus meat is a delicacy for the palate thanks to the yellow sweet potato from Gáldar together with the slightly spicy Thai mojo sauce with its subtle coriander and coconut flavour This whole mixture creates an exquisite dish with a unique flavour bitter or spicy - for me that mix of sweet and spicy is great The philosophy at my restaurant is "sharing is living" The Gáldar sweet potato is another of the products offered by the nutrient-rich soil at the north of the island Its sweet taste makes it a great ingredient in traditional Canarian dishes The Gáldar sweet potato is also one of the tasty ingredients commonly used in the region’s rich confectionery featuring in anything from ice-cream to artisan trout *Visiting Gáldar? Check out the region’s full culinary flavours at Gáldar Farmers' Market. A 60-year-old woman tragically lost her life on Sunday following a drowning incident at Barranquillo del Vino beach in the municipality of Gáldar as reported by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The 1-1-2 emergency call centre received an alert at 1:55pm reporting that the woman had been rescued from the water showing signs of drowning This prompted a medicalised ambulance and medical personnel to be dispatched to the location given paramedics tried to revive the woman who was in cardiac arrest despite performing both basic and advanced resuscitation techniques they were unable to and could only confirm her death The Guardia Civil took charge of the deceased’s body until judicial authorities arrived and have since opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and ordered an autopsy to confirm the cause of death The public are still urged to respect weather warnings and be cautious when going into the sea particularly In areas where there are no lifeguard services The authorities in Gáldar have temporarily closed Los Dos Roques Beach located in the northern part of Gran Canaria due to the presence of a poisonous fish known as the "Blue Dragon." The local council has issued a warning asking beachgoers to avoid entering the water and to immediately notify lifeguards if they spot one of the distinctive creatures is easy to identify by its striking electric blue and grey colours and floats on the surface of the water It belongs to the nudibranch family of gastropods and stores its venom in its limbs They typically inhabit open seas but can occasionally be swept toward the shore by ocean currents the Blue Dragon can pose a significant threat if disturbed Contact with this creature can cause a reaction similar to a jellyfish sting The local council has taken swift action to ensure public safety and has urged visitors to remain vigilant The beach will remain closed for swimming until the area is deemed safe In the early hours of yesterday morning (Friday) Local Police in Gáldar (Gran Canaria) apprehended a man “covered in blood” who is accused of killing one man and inflicting severe injuries on another The incident occurred around 5:00am when the first reports of noise and commotion at a property on Calle Delgado were received by the police call centre officers discovered "two bodies on the ground with evident signs of physical violence prompting the activation of emergency medical personnel and the Guardia Civil." the Local Police detained the suspected perpetrator as he was wandering through a street in Gáldar The two injured men were taken to hospital where one of them unfortunately died from his injuries while the other remains hospitalized in serious condition From 28th to 31st October 2021 natural enthusiasts will enjoy 4 different stages to explore the Way of St James of Gran Canaria that crosses from south to north all the island Everything is ready in Gran Canaria to hold the new ‘Gran Canaria Walking Festival’ edition the annual meeting where nature and hiking lovers find the opportunity to know the most authentic and natural side of Gran Canaria The 10th anniversary of the international hiking meeting ‘Gran Canaria Walking Festival 2021’ will take place from 28th to 31st October with the Way of St James in Gran Canaria as this year’s main feature The Gran Canaria Natural & Active association wished to pay tribute to the Jubilee year and to show hikers and nature lovers from all over the world some of the most spectacular landscapes of the island its cuisine and its historical and ethnographic heritage and what better way to do this than by following this route that covers over 66 kilometres and crosses the island from south to north This year in particular Gran Canaria Natural & Active has chosen four trails -one per day- covering the three stages of the Way of St James in Gran Canaria These four trails are home of some of the most beautiful spots on Gran Canaria and go through diverse and protected natural areas The starting point of the first trail is the majestic Lighthouse in Maspalomas ending at the Palmeral de Arteara -Arteara’s Palm Grove The second trail goes from Arteara to the village of Tunte while the third one begins in this village located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana and ends at the Cruz de Tejeda The fourth and final stage will run from this emblematic area located in one of the higher areas of the island to the town of Galdar where the Mother Church of Santiago de los Caballeros is located a church that was granted with a papal bull in perpetuum by Pope John Paul II which means that the participants who register themself for all four stages of Gran Canaria Walking Festival 2021 will receive the Pilgrim's Credential which will be stamped at the end of each stage and only those who have completed and stamped all the routes will be able to obtain an official certificate for completing the Way of St This church is the first and oldest Jacobean pilgrimage site outside mainland Europe These four trails deliver a unique experience that no hiking enthusiast can or should miss A journey that will not leave any of the participants who embark on this wonderful adventure indifferent to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival we added a very special route dedicated to the youngest members of the family This route will be held on November 1st and will be a trip to enjoy and feel nature first-hand an adventure to experience with your loved ones the hikers will be able to feel the island’s culture first-hand surrounded by the history and the flavours of the local cuisine this experience is “much more than hiking” Faro de Maspalomas - Barranco de Fataga - Necrópolis de Arteara - Palmeral de Arteara James at the emblematic Faro de Maspalomas Along the route there are majestic palm trees and some native willows that will guide our way we can find the "Faro de Maspalomas" at the beginning of the stage one of the most emblematic architectural elements of the island of Gran Canaria and the "Arteara Necropolis" James the apostle whose name was chosen for the route that currently crosses the island of Gran Canaria: The Way of St Tunte – La Plata – Ventana del Nublo – Garañón – Cruz de Tejeda We start the route with a short ascent surrounded by the characteristic pine forest of the caldera until we enter the traditional and famous "subida de la plata" This third route is actually the entire second stage of the Way of St where hikers are invited to enjoy the summits of the island and the Cultural Landscape of Risco Caído and the Sagradas Montañas de Gran Canaria Cruz de Tejeda – Caldera de los Pinos de Gáldar – Monte Pavón – Gáldar from where we continue our way up a short but very intense climb that will lead us to the highest area of Los Moriscos we go downhill more than 18 km through the pine forest of Caldera de los Pinos de Gáldar the area of the Natural Monument El Montañón Negro down Lomo del Palo and the area known as "Little Ireland" named after the striking green hills that characterise the place James of Gran Canaria to an end; it culminates in the town of Gáldar the first Jacobean site outside mainland Europe since 1482 The Bandama Natural Monument is an important enclave of species belonging to the thermophile forest given the altitude at which we will find ourselves along the path and its relationship with the vegetation levels of the Canary Islands archipelago Don't miss out on this chance to participate in this event organized by the Gran Canaria Natural & Active Association an official brand of the Gran Canaria Tourist Board to promote the island as nature and active tourism destination Live the most natural side of Gran Canaria through its wide range of rural accommodations and outdoor activities that Gran Canaria Natural & Active brand offers to all nature lovers Enjoy your most authentic and natural experience in Gran Canaria visiting beautiful places where you can relax and be captivated by its natural environments A unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Gran Canaria and enjoy the taste of its wines and coffee Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) The emergency services in Gran Canaria recovered the body of a man from the sea yesterday (Wednesday) in an area near the shore of Juncal Beach in Gáldar after a couple of foreign tourists hiking in the ravine alerted authorities after spotting the body floating in the water 112 received a call from the couple at 1:25pm and dispatched the fire brigade The firefighters were first at the scene and confirmed that it was a person and proceeded to rescue the victim from the water who was face down in cardiopulmonary arrest about 10 metres from the shore paramedics assessed the man but there was nothing they could do for him and could only certify his death the victim is male and estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old and of Caucasian descent He remains unidentified as he did not carry any documentation The Guardia Civil has taken over the investigation and no hypothesis is being ruled out regarding his death including the possibility of accidentally falling off the cliffs above Initial inquiries also suggest that the physical characteristics of the man (despite the injuries consistent with a fall) do not match those of any missing person from the northern region of Gran Canaria It is possible that he is someone whose disappearance has only recently been noticed and not yet reported Gran Canaria extends its viewpoints network > to enable visitors to get a closer look at the summit and coastal landscapes the island is increasing its network of viewpoints to provide more views over the coast and the summit A total of fourteen new viewpoints will be created for visitors to stop off at during their walks and let them look all over the island’s fine landscapes Two existing viewpoints are also to be refurbished These new watch towers will provide long lasting memories and the most stunning panoramic views over Gran Canaria and will be spread out over the coastlines and mountains according to plans set out by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria will include viewpoints at Punta de la Mareta (La Garita One of the highlights of this project is the inclusion of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria within this most modern of viewpoint networks we will be able to look out over the Natural Reserve of El Confital a wild and unspoilt stronghold next to the vibrant capital city that has been worn away by the wind and waves over its ancient lava rocks the small falcon that watches over the skies of Gran Canaria we are treated to views over the district of La Isleta whose narrow streets and locals are the legacy of the port and seafaring history of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria From these heights the whole city can be seen from end to end straddled on either side of an extensive isthmus with Las Canteras beach on the one side and the Port of La Luz y de Las Palmas on the other But if we wish to talk about really high up places we should head for the summit of Gran Canaria where other new viewpoints will be established the Reservoir of las Niñas and Las Cañaditas From these spots it will be possible to make out the main emblematic landmarks around the mountainous island They provide truly grand visions that will gladden the soul and invite you to breathe in and melt into the surroundings We feel like tiny specks yet suddenly enormous at the same time The countryside changes with each passing hour depending on the light that is shed on it and the eyes looking at it Come and look out over Gran Canaria and discover your own landscape A different kind of winter in Gran Canaria allows visitors to continue to enjoy the huge variety of plans on offer on the island and even down in the great ravines to the south revealing just how nearly everything is possible in the mild winter of Gran Canaria Welcome to my caveWinter in Gran Canaria moves slowly forward and speaks in warm tones drawing people together at snug little corners for a friendly chat to stop for a while to take in the surroundings and to savour the feeling of finding themselves in a place where changes in the seasons are just a matter of subtle nuances These feelings are enhanced further at places like Guayadeque Ravine a Natural Monument linked to the deep-rooted islanders’ culture set in the interior of caves hewn out of stone where fine meats are cooked directly over hot winter coals Sitting in one of these kinds of establishments represents eating out at the heart of these Gran Canarian lands If you hear a deep yet pleasant rumbling voice rising up over the general hubbub it might be hell saying hi from deep below 3. Go shopping while you take a stroll through historyThe bustling town of Gáldar, at the northwest of Gran Canaria, simmers gently on the back of its long historical past. There are few places able to seamlessly combine the past and present as Gáldar does as it perches on one of the most important pre-Hispanic settlements on the island at the age-old site of Agáldar ancient society continue to echo through to today around its shopping streets with calle Capitán Quesada at the helm of the daily bustle At one of its side streets is a real jewel cheese and honey will compete for your attention together with the paintings and sculptures that adorn the building It is without doubt another essential stop off on your winter tour of Gran Canaria with a different slant 4. Look into a magic mirror How long has it been since you last looked into a magic mirror? In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria you can find a really special one, perfectly clean and polished at wintertime, and ready to reflect your very best smile. The crystal clear waters at Playa Chica, one of the best spots along Las Canteras Beach is one of the daily departure points for those who take to the sea in a canoe or on paddle surf boards At low tide you can reach the famous Barra de Las Canteras a volcanic reef that breaks up the incoming waves of the Atlantic and which turns the waters inside it into a smooth where fish can be easily spotted near the surface whose moving colours barely change whether we are in summer or now in winter 5. An appointment at the embassador’s houseWinter is a curious thing, and will take you by the hand through the history of Gran Canaria. At the historic and artistic area of San Juan and San Francisco, in Telde, the doors to the León y Castillo are opened to the public The extraordinary 19th century architecture with its over-hanging balconies around elegant central courtyards provide a vivid reminder of politician Fernando de León y Castillo and engineer Juan de León y Castillo two brothers who were key to the island’s development The Maspalomas Lighthouse and the Port of La Luz de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the Vice-president at the House of Commons The exhibition at the museum includes Spanish paintings from the 16th to 20th century La Fortaleza Chica and the neighbourhood around the reservoir at La Sorrueda serene rock pool that sprouts up from the island’s core and which pipes up with a melodic tune every time winter bears welcome rainfall here at this winter location which is so different from any other and where the word “impossible” is erased by the waves that come lapping back and forth up to the shore in its endless blue rhythym mirroring the immense tick-tocking of the Atlantic What to do this winter in Gran Canaria when the light dances over the landscape soaking it in a warm glow that makes everything we see through the lens of our camera seem magical when the yellow and orange tones give way to pink hues The island of Gran Canaria has a lot of places where you can take in this symphony of colors Our sunset route starts with the Dunes of Maspalomas an amazing setting to bid the day farewell and watch the shadows skirt away into a romantic and captivating sea of sand Another historic monument in the south of the island is the Maspalomas Lighthouse As you head from the lighthouse towards Meloneras beach The coast Mogán offers up a world of opportunities a haven for anyone who thinks that love is all around you tourist areas and head towards its interior and the afternoon is the perfect time Watch how the blue night falls onto its fascinating and  quiet beauty Remember to take warm clothing because the best places to take in the brief twilight are over 1,400 meters high and in the very center of the island For the most magical sunsets head to the Pozo de las Nieves Roque Bentayga and La Degollada de Becerra From the Pinos de Gáldar viewpoint we can take in the sea of clouds generally found on the island's northeast slope and to make out the silhouette of Spain’s highest mountain The Pinar de Tamadaba is a spellbinding place somewhere magical when night falls and the sea embraces the sky The Northwest Coast is full of great little places to capture duskt from the Paseo de los Poetas in Puerto de las Nieves to any of the rock pools of the Northern Coast Los Charcones in Arucas or El Charco de San Lorenzo Our route of Gran Canaria’s sunsets ends in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria There are two popular spots to wave the day goodbye and watch the stars begin to brighten up the night the most popular and beautiful; where people come to chat It’s the beating heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The evening’s peacefulness will wash over you and summon you back island again and again Over 11,000 plants and flowers will give color to the historic center of Gáldar starting this Wednesday in May in the III edition of the 'Gáldar en Flor' exhibition rosemary and a wide selection of plants will decorate the route along Calle Capitán Quesada and around Plaza de Santiago accompanied by artistic compositions and fantasies that always surprise the visitor This is the III edition of this exhibition the spring edition of the 'Flower Week' which is held in December which takes advantage of the great variety available in the month of flowers par excellence to give color to the historic center of the municipality The Department of Parks and Gardens of the Gáldar City Council organizes this exhibition that will feature plants and flowers grown in Viveros Godoy and in the municipal nursery itself of the Gáldar Town Hall in addition to the Week of Flowers at Christmas 'Gáldar en Flor' offers the best image of Gáldar and also of the work carried out in the different floriculture companies in the municipality inviting the citizens of Gáldar and tourists alike to visit this exhibition of flowers and plants that will fill the historic center of the municipality with color and beauty Wondering what to do in Gran Canaria in May If you're looking for a new and interesting place to visit in Gran Canaria which organizes an exhibition called "Gáldar in Bloom" ("Gáldar en Flor") from April 30th until May 20th The exhibition "Gáldar in Bloom" will show off a collection of flowers and plants that will fill the main street of the historic center with color and beauty The main streets of the historic center of Gáldar are hosting the fourth edition of 'Gáldar in Bloom'  until May 20th an exhibition of spring floral art that turns the Open Commercial Zone into a true explosion of color with more than 9,000 flowers and plants as well as artistic compositions that brighten the walk through the central pedestrian streets of the municipality daisies and a wide selection of plants and artistic compositions already decorate the route accompanied by fantasies and illuminations that always surprise the visitor Visitors to Gran Canaria are invited to take a stroll through the streets of the old town to admire the flower exhibits and they can also browse through the shops or stop for a coffee and lunch in this charming town in the north of Gran Canaria The flower compositions can be admired along the main street until reaching Plaza de Santa Lucía where visitors can see the pieces made by the Academy of Painting and Drawing in front of the Antonio Padrón Museum in a tribute to the celebration of its 50th anniversary.  This is the fourth edition of this exhibition the spring edition of the 'Flower Week' that is celebrated in December which takes advantage of the great variety available in the month of flowers par excellence to give color to the historic center of the municipality.  The dates for he 2025 carnival in Galdar have not been announced yet but there's usually an online survey to give residents the option to help choose the theme for the carnival's next edition We will update this page as soon as we know the dates for the 2025 carnival in Galdar The 2025 Gáldar Carnival brings two international stars as its main attractions Luis Fonsi will perform at the Recinto Cultural La Quinta at 8:00 PM as part of his "25 Años Tour," celebrating 25 years of his career Tickets start at €20 and are available at tureservaonline.es the festivities kick off with the Grand Parade at 5:00 PM along Paseo de Los Guanartemes The evening continues with the Gran Mogollón featuring Tito El Bambino and Armonía Show at Recinto Cultural La Quinta starting at 9:00 PM Gran Canaria is truly a paradise on Earth and of the best places to spend a magical beach holiday in the Canary Islands We highly recommend to anyone visiting the island to venture outside the hotels and to explore the natural highlights of Gran Canaria While many visitors already know about the best beaches in Gran Canaria which are usually located in the northern part of the island If you want to discover the other face of Gran Canaria we encourage you to take a tour of its best natural swimming pools Los Charcones natural pool is a really cool and lively place in Arucas The entire area around the natural pools has been redone in recent years and it's now a family-friendly place in Gran Canaria where one can enjoy a relaxing day in the sun and a refreshing dip in the pool's ocean water.  Las Salinas Natural Pools are located in Agaete and they are a MUST if you're looking for a fabulous spot and a unique place to swim overlooking the Atlantic Ocean This place is extremely popular during the summer months when hundreds of sunbathers come every day to enjoy the natural pools of Agaete which are one of the most popular natural pools in Gran Canaria These pools are protected from the open sea and on some days you can see the huge waves crashing into the rocky walls around the pool This unique natural pools in Gran Canaria is sheltered by tall cliffs in a wild surrounding formed by volcanic rocks El Clavo pool has crystal clear waters and you can see the power of the ocean when you look at the waves in the distance You can access this pool by going down a few steps This place is not well known among holidaymakers in Gran Canaria and it's more popular among local residents.  At the natural pools of Moya you can see the big and strong waves of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying the safety of the pool which is completely isolated from the ocean by a stone wall.  There is also a small bar which serves good food and drinks.  Charco de San Lorenzo is usually popular during weekends so if you like a relaxing and quiet atmosphere it would be best to visit during the weekdays Not so far from the historical center of the municipality of Gáldar sits this popular bathing area that is formed by three natural pools so this place is a favorite among surfers in the north of the island where you can feel safe while swimming and watching the fury of the Atlantic Gran Canaria is well known as a great place for partying Everyone is invited to take part in the festivities and enjoy the free spirit of Gran Canaria then you should definitely consider visiting the island during carnival season The main events usually take place in the capital - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Several other towns in different municipalities also organize their own festivities: Ingenio If you're on the island during the carnival, no matter where in Gran Canaria you are staying we definitely recommend you to participate in at least one of these events as they are so much fun and you're on holiday after all.. The carnival in Gran Canaria's capital is usually a great time to visit the city especially during the Daytime Carnivals (Carnavales de Dia) Check out the dedicated page linked above to find out more about the largest carnival in Gran Canaria All of the Canary Islands have their own celebration of the carnival, with the Carnival in Tenerife being the largest of them all and also the second-largest in the world (only after Rio de Janeiro) Usually there are carnivals on all the islands as the locals and tourists alike celebrate the carnival season in all the archipelago.