There's a low pressure heading down towards the Canary Islands from Portugal and it's going to cause cloud, wind and rain over the weekend.
06.02.2107: If you've watched the Gran Canaria weather forecasts for next week, you'll have noticed that they look a bit gnarly. There's definitely weather incoming but we're not exactly sure what it is yet.
02.02.2017: This weekend will be sunny all over Gran Canaria with little or no wind. There may be the odd afternoon shower in the south. The North Shore will be hammered by huge waves tomorrow (Friday).
Gran Canaria's biggest hotel chain, Lopesan, plans to build a huge new shopping mall at Meloneras that will house the south's El Corte Inglés.
A sunny week coming up in Gran Canaria with just morning clouds in the north.
16.01.2017: The epic battle between Africa and the Atlantic Ocean continues this week in the skies over the Canary Islands. Africa is winning.
13.01.2017: A quick blast of dusty African air brings calima conditions to Gran Canaria today although it will fade away by tomorrow.
This classy Gran Canaria red, made from grapes grown in the hills just behind Maspalomas, is one of the best Canarian wines we've tasted.
Carnival season is coming up fast so here are the dates of the main 2017 carnival events in Gran Canaria.
09.01.2017: The dusty African air and southern winds that dominated the Gran Canaira weather over the last couple of weeks fades this afternoon.
The Gran Canaria president Antonio Morales has stated that the discovery of aboriginal remains on the site of the Gran Canaria water park doesn't need to delay building work.
03.01.2017: The dust will fade today and the weather in Gran Canaria should be warm, sunny and calm until at least Friday.
Strong south-east winds and calima dust return to Gran Canaria today with visibility down to 3000 metres and gusts of up to 70 kmph.
The 5-Star Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria, Mogan opened its doors yesterday in the Puerto de Mogán sunshine. As Gran Canaria's biggest website, we attended the official opening and toured the room and facilities. We were impressed.
Puerto de Mogán plans to ban cars from the marina and the Playa de Mogán area behind the beach.
20.12.2016: This week will be sunny but cool (by Canary Islands standards) in south Gran Canaria and the resorts, and cool and cloudy in the north.
16.12.2016: The Trade Winds Pick up from Today and will be strong over the weekend. They bring cloud and showers to north Gran Canaria, but the south of the island will be a mix of sun and clouds (it may even rain).
The travel world is catching up with what we've known for years: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city is cool. And now, it's Number 1º on Tripadvisor's list of Europe's Top Emerging Destinations.
The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch has been recognised as a separate species and goes straight on the Red List as one of the world's most endangered birds