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The Tapia Gómez family from the Canary Islands share their experiences managing type 1 diabetes daily. Parents and 8-year-old Lucía combine an active lifestyle with regular treatment.
Turismo de La Gomera is participating in the AVIAREPS Nordic trade fair. The island aims to attract tourists seeking peace.
Pianist Kevin Díaz will perform on 19, 20 and 21 November as part of the Mousikê project. The events include a didactic concert and two masterclasses.
Companies from La Palma and Lanzarote created a joint alcohol edition through barrel swapping. The project includes rum from La Palma and moscatel wine from Lanzarote.
The Consejería de Deportes and Oficinas Verdes launched a project to promote ecological practices in sport. The initiative is for athletes, clubs, and federations.
Canary Island cheeses will participate in the 38th World Cheese Awards in Córdoba until 15 November. A total of 149 products from the archipelago will enter the competition.
The article explains the origin of the word guiri used for foreign tourists. This term dates back to before mass tourism on the archipelago.
The short documentary "Mujeres de Lava: El Barro" was selected for the JIFA 2026 festival. The film tells the story of traditional pottery on the Canary Islands.
Master Geshe Thupten Tsondue will appear on the El Alpende programme on La Radio Canaria this Saturday at 06:00.
The Canary Islands offer mild temperatures and a wide range of beach hotels during the winter period. Popular destinations include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
The Canarias Play platform will broadcast a new program called Canarias Suena starting 14 November. The program focuses on live music.
Pharmacist Ana Rodríguez explains that chlorine is part of the water treatment process.
The text describes the historical relations and cultural influence of the Canary Islands in America over 500 years.
Radishes, arugula and lettuce can be grown in plastic bottles on balconies or terraces during autumn. These plants tolerate cooler temperatures and require little space.
Argentine-Spanish writer Mercedes Lady will present her new novel at Biblioteca Insular. The event takes place on 19 November at 18:30.
The culinary programme La Radio Canaria will present high-end cuisine and wine options in the Canary Islands. The broadcast will occur on Friday at 21:00 and will be repeated on Saturday at 13:30.
A presentation of the collective work "Folclore y Fiestas de La Gomera" will take place on Saturday 14 November at 19:00. The event is scheduled at the Antiguo Casino in Hermigua.
Canarias7 publishes a recipe for albóndigas served as a gratin with mashed potatoes and a cheese layer. The dish combines traditional flavours in one presentation.
The surf culture film festival will take place in Corralejo on Fuerteventura and Teguise on Lanzarote.
Cabildo de La Gomera and APEDECA are expanding the La Gomera Acompaña programme with new activities in November and December. Residents can participate in free workshops, Zumba classes, and cultural events.
Dúo Cassadó will perform on 25 and 26 November as part of a series dedicated to Manuel de Falla. The concerts will take place at Real Casino de Tenerife and Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias in La Palma.
The musical duo K-Narias is celebrating 20 years of activity with a new album release.
Singer Álex Ubago will perform in the Canary Islands in December to mark the 25th anniversary of his debut.
Tests of a European autonomous electric vehicle prototype will take place at Vueltas port on La Gomera from 11-13 November.
Ahembo company was named Best SME of the Canary Islands during the Premios Pyme Carrefour. General Director Gonzalo Medina received the award on 6 November.
The Canary Islands offer year-round fishing conditions. This supports the local economy and attracts tourists.
The Con Cúrcuma programme on La Radio Canaria will present stories of women managing gastronomy on the Canary Islands on 11 November at 21:05.
The average temperature in October was 21.3 degrees Celsius. This is 1.1 degrees higher than the norm. It was the seventh warmest October since 1961.
Fundación CajaCanarias announced the Fuerteventura competition results and the tournament final.
The program Televisión Canaria will air on 10 November at 22:30. It will present stories of people living in unique landscapes. The report will cover the islands of La Gomerę, Gran Canariä, Lanzarote, and Teneryfä.
The author shares stories and methods for preparing traditional albóndigas from her grandmothers, Consuelo and Anna.
The ship SS United States will be intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico. It will become the world's largest artificial coral reef.
Víctor Momo and Uriel Hernández created the Bocado Club project for shared food experiences and reviews.
Psychologist Rafa Guerrero states that restlessness and concentration difficulties in children do not always indicate ADHD.
The Feria Insular de Artesanía opened on Friday 6 November at Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián. The event lasts until 8 November.
The Island Handicraft Fair takes place on 6, 7 and 8 November at Plaza de las Américas in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
Psychiatrist Anna Catalan warns of dosage errors for seniors.
A study by Autismo España in November 2026 found that 90% of autistic students experienced violence at school.
Amós García Rojas presents his debut novel about the pandemic on Wednesday 4 November at Archivo Insular in La Gomera.
ElPozo Extratiernos and MadreTea have launched a solidarity campaign to increase awareness of autism.
The Feria Insular de Artesanía will take place from 6 to 8 November at Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián on La Gomera.
The Keroxen Festival 2026 has announced a second set of concerts for September 2026. The lineup includes performances by Hatis Noit, Dancelwerk and Seefeel.
Amós García Rojas presents the book Crónicas de la pandemia at Archivo Insular on La Gomera on 4 November at 18:00.
Carlos Cuadrado Gómez-Serranillos, an expert with autism, participated in 64 successful procedures recognizing disability in 2025.
On 1 November, families visit cemeteries across the archipelago to clean graves and lay flowers.
The All Saints Day tradition was observed in the Canary Islands from 31 October to 2 November.
Traditional Spanish pastries called buñuelos de viento are a mandatory dessert on 1 November. There are many variations of this recipe.
Archaeologist Juan Francisco Navarro will deliver a lecture on Luis Diego Cuscoy at the Plenum Salon of the Cabildo on La Gomera on Tuesday 3 November at 19:00.
The Molinos del Tiempo festival will take place in Agulo on La Gomera on 30-31 October 2026. The event focuses on rural heritage. It includes a conference, workshops on turrón de gofio, wine tastings, and a walk through old mills. Registration via an online form is required. Places are limited.
The project has documented and shared Canary musical heritage via a website since 2019.
The Canary Islands: The Probosco short film competition runs until 20 November, with online voting available.
The traditional Noche de los Difuntos takes place in Valle Gran Rey on 1.11 at 19:00.
The Noches de Bruma event takes place on Saturday 31.10.2026 at 19:30 at Auditorio Insular in San Sebastián de la Gomera.
Potaje de berros is a traditional Canary Islands soup made with beans, vegetables, and pork. It is suitable for cooler days.
The peak activity of the Southern Taurids will occur on the night of 4 to 5 November 2026 in the Canary Islands.
An international team of researchers confirmed that Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) populations on the Spanish coast and in dry areas are seriously threatened by extreme heat and climate change.
Residents of the Canary Islands light traditional candles called pabilitos on 31 October to remember the dead.
A four-page report in Danish press presents La Gomera as a place for discovering nature and local culture.
A large report in Danish media presents La Gomera as a place for tourists seeking nature and quiet.
Elisa Cano presents a show combining surrealism, electronic music and puppets.