The Canary Islands Government has launched the ambitious "Costas Afortunadas" project, an initiative designed to recover, highlight, and protect the rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage of the archipelago's coastal areas. This program aims to strengthen the connection between Canarians and their coastline, ensuring its preservation for future generations. We're [...]
Canarias Jazz & Más International Festival 2025 returns with its 34th edition, reaffirming its status as one of the most important cultural and musical events in the jazz scene across Spain and Europe. We talk about this event on our blog at First Minute Excursions and Last Minute Transfer. Canarias [...]
Gran Canaria has a vibrant cultural life that is well worth discovering. On this occasion, from the blog of First Minute Excursions and Last Minute Transfer, we bring you news about Gáldar en Flor, which is about to begin. Discovering Gáldar en Flor The city of Gáldar, in Gran Canaria, [...]
On the Last Minute Transfer and First Minute Excursions blog, we have talked several times about the carnival celebrations in both Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. One of the most important aspects of Canary Islands' carnival folklore is the murgas. So, today we talk about murgas in the Canary Islands' Carnivals. [...]
Carnival arrives in Lanzarote, and with it, different municipalities celebrate their own themed festivities. Today, on the First Minute Excursions and Last Minute Transfer blog, we talk about the main themed carnival celebrations in Lanzarote. Themed Carnival Celebrations in Lanzarote Just like in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote features several special festivities [...]
The Gran Canaria Carnival 2025 promises to be a vibrant and diverse celebration, with different municipalities across the island adopting unique themes for their festivities. Today, on the First Minute Excursions and Last Minute Transfer blog, we talk about some of the themed carnival celebrations in Gran Canaria this year. [...]
The Fiesta del Almendro en Flor in Tejeda is an emblematic event held annually in this picturesque municipality of Gran Canaria. Today, on the Last Minute Transfer and First Minute Excursions blog, we discuss this celebration. Fiesta del Almendro en Flor in Tejeda The Fiesta del Almendro en Flor or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Carnival of Lanzarote is one of the most popular festivals on the island. It is celebrated for two weeks, between February and March, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. Today, on the blog of LastMinute Transfer and FirstMinute Excursions, we talk about this spectacular festival. [...]
