Urban Gran Canaria

Running Gran Canaria’s leading blog comes with some perks. Like being invited to the latest events. So we were delighted Read More

Tourists have been reliably topping up their tans on Gran Canaria since the first hotels were built in the south Read More

If Mr Gran Canaria Local didn’t have so much work on his plate, he’d like to find time for a Read More

Gran Canaria’s one cultural island. When one event ends, another one seems to begin.  Which results in a particularly full-looking calendar, Read More

2015-16 was a football season that defied expectation. Over in England, Premier League champions Chelsea slumped to a 10th-place finish Read More

Where on our beautiful island of Gran Canaria are we showing you around this week? Downtown Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Come Read More

We’re committed to offering the most comprehensive overview of island life. Yes, our rep as the most granular Gran Canaria Read More

Have you been enjoying our municipal guides? Well, this latest post is even more specific. Covering, as it does, things Read More

Does working on Gran Canaria appeal? Traditionally, foreigners came to GC to work in bars and teach. But with the digital nomad Read More

Planning a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? As resident experts, we’re happy to show you around town. How about seeing Read More

What does your average Gran Canaria Local like to start and end the day with? Why, a cup of coffee. It’s a Read More

If you could work anywhere in the world, would you continue doing so in an office that’s probably as grey Read More

Our quest goes on. To eat our way around Gran Canaria. Welcome to the latest in our series. El Equilibrista in Las Palmas Read More

What do you like most about discovering a new city? Touring its churches and historical monuments? On a visit to Las Palmas de Gran Read More

Do you like a good night out? At Gran Canaria Local, we’re committed to covering the island’s nocturnal scene. And here Read More

The last time Mr and Mrs Gran Canaria Local went out for a meal, the owner of the restaurant in Read More

If you’re on a break on Gran Canaria, chances are you’ll want to ensure a body beautiful for your holiday Read More