The Fotosub Gran Canaria is gearing up for its fifteenth edition in 2024, solidifying itself as one of the most prominent events on the underwater photography calendar. This prestigious competition, taking place from September 30 to October 6, attracts the best underwater photographers, offering a unique platform to showcase the [...]
Órzola is a small and picturesque coastal village located in the northernmost part of Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands. This unique spot combines natural beauty with fishing tradition, offering visitors an authentic experience of island life. Today, on the FirstMinute Excursions and LastMinute Transfer blog, we’re sharing more about this [...]
Lanzarote is a very special island, full of unique places. As an example of this, today on the FirstMinute Excursions and LastMinute Transfer blog, we’re talking about the Cracks of Montaña Blanca. Without a doubt, a setting that leaves no one indifferent. Discovering the Cracks of Montaña Blanca in Lanzarote [...]
Timanfaya National Park, located on the island of Lanzarote, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024 as one of Spain's most iconic protected natural spaces. Declared a National Park on August 9, 1974, Timanfaya represents an exceptional testament to volcanic activity and its impact on the Canary Islands' landscape. Today, on [...]
The Gran Canaria Walking Festival returns from October 24th to 27th, 2024. It offers nature and hiking enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore the most stunning landscapes of this Canary Island. This annual event has become a benchmark for hiking enthusiasts, combining the natural beauty of Gran Canaria with an [...]
Anfi del Mar is one of the most iconic beaches in Gran Canaria, located in the municipality of Mogán, in the south of the island. This artificial beach, created in the 1990s by a Norwegian entrepreneur, was designed to emulate a Caribbean atmosphere, using white sand brought from the Bahamas. [...]
Today, on the FirstMinute Excursions and LastMinute Transfer blog, we talk about the Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches, one of the oldest and most spectacular treasures on the island of Lanzarote. Monumento Natural de los Ajaches The Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches is an impressive natural site located at the [...]
Can you imagine feeling like you're on another planet without leaving Earth? In Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, you can make that a reality. Its volcanic landscapes, arid and reddish, have led many to compare it to the planet Mars. In fact, the island has been the setting for [...]
Gran Canaria is an island full of wonderful towns worth exploring. Today, from FirstMinute Excursions and LastMinute Transfer, we recommend visiting San Bartolomé de Tirajana, a tourist destination that combines nature, culture, and outdoor activities. Reasons to visit San Bartolomé de Tirajana San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a municipality located [...]
The International Sailing Federation (World Sailing) has announced that Gran Canaria will host the 2024 Kite Big Air World Championship. This prestigious event, gathering the world's top kitesurfers, will take place on the southeast coast of the island, renowned for its ideal conditions for this sport. We share this news [...]
