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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.
Cabildo de Fuerteventura published the document "FUERTEVENTURA, un desierto lleno de vida" on its website. The film presents the island's plant and animal species.
The Clandestino restaurant in Puerto del Rosario offers cuisine combining traditional Canary Island dishes with international flavours. The venue focuses on a relaxed atmosphere and regional products.
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.
School delegations from Madrid, Extremadura, Galicia, and Fuerteventura met in Puerto del Rosario on Friday 13.11.2026. The event focused on the island's agricultural traditions and heritage.
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 play ELGÉ will take place at Auditorio Insular on Fuerteventura on 26 November at 20:00.
Year 5 students from CEIP Tuineje participated in the Huellas Verdes educational project. The route went from Mirador de los Corrales de Guise y Ayose to the town of Betancuria.
Comedian Juan Dávila will perform the show "El palacio del pecado" at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos in Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura. The performances take place on 22, 23, and 24 January.
The event Nexo, Acuarela sin Fronteras brings together 52 artists from the Canary Islands, Mexico, and Italy. The exhibition lasts until 31 December.
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.
Fifteen producers from Fuerteventura are participating in a trade mission in the province of Córdoba. The event lasts until 15 November.
Radio Onda Fuerteventura is running a special programme called "Comercios con Historia" in Gran Tarajal. The initiative promotes local businesses including those operating for over 40 years.
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 company La Tendía will perform Resonancia on Wednesday 18 November at 20:00 in Sala Josefina Plá.
The Canarias Play platform will broadcast a new program called Canarias Suena starting 14 November. The program focuses on live music.
Ayuntamiento de Antigua presented awards to three shop displays for the Halloween y Finaos 2026 competition on Wednesday.
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.
Giulio, a 70-year-old retiree living in Puerto del Rosario, shared his views on living on Fuerteventura.
Argentine-Spanish writer Mercedes Lady will present her new novel at Biblioteca Insular. The event takes place on 19 November at 18:30.
A free meeting titled "Periodismo y comunicación igualitaria" will take place on Friday 13 November at 17:00 at the Centro Insular de Juventud on Fuerteventura.
Blooming Studio in Lajares is hosting an art exhibition and creative workshops from 17 November to 17 January 2027. The event features works by over 70 artists from the Canary Islands.
Young artist Sara Gutiérrez Melián created a visual interpretation of the traditional legend "La luz de Mafasca".
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.
Cabildo Fuerteventura sent 14 cheese producers to the International Cheese Festival and World Cheese Awards 2026 in Cordoba.
Rubén González from Ayuntamiento de La Oliva announced that 24 cheeses from 11 local farms will enter the international competition.
A lecture on the geology of the island will take place on Friday 13 November at 12:00 in the Palacio de Congresos in Puerto del Rosario.
Martín Cano Clavijo stated on Radio Sintonía that maintaining traditional cattle grazing in Tuineje requires permission from private landowners. The association seeks grazing permits for approximately 1000-1300 animals.
Rayco Ramos from Quesería Caprarius in Pájara spoke about industry problems in an interview with Radio Sintonía. He highlighted a lack of workers and high costs for feed and production.
Albi Canarias coordinates menus, special diets, and food safety protocols in Fuerteventura schools. Preparatory work began in September.
The Allanando el Camino project in Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura celebrates 20 years. The initiative promotes physical activity and integration for older people.
The Encuentro Patrimonio event is happening in Gran Tarajal. The initiative aims to recover traditional local knowledge.
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.
Artist Sheyla Renacida presents her first solo album Pumita during a concert with free entry in Fuerteventura. The project contains 10 tracks. Most of these are her own compositions.
Museo Arqueológico de Fuerteventura organises the Misión Arqueología event for families on 14 November at 11:00.
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.
Cabildo is organising a walking tour called "Paisajes con historia" between Agua de Bueyes and Tiscamanita. The event takes place on 14 November from 9:00 to 13:00.
The musical duo K-Narias is celebrating 20 years of activity with a new album release.
Juan Dávila will perform at Palacio de Formación y Congresos from 22-24 January 2027. Ticket sales begin on 12 November.
Singer Álex Ubago will perform in the Canary Islands in December to mark the 25th anniversary of his debut.
Singer Rosana gave a spontaneous concert for passengers on a flight to Fuerteventura.
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 island of Fuerteventura has launched a campaign promoting local food products with traditional majorero flavours. The action highlights the high quality of products from the island's volcanic landscape.
The Escuela Insular de Música in Puerto del Rosario is organising a series of concerts and auditions for Santa Cecilia Day. The events take place from 14 to 19 November.
The event "La tierra y los saberes del pasado" will take place in the Gran Tarajal library at 18:00. The meeting focuses on traditional farming practices and the history of the island.
The Cabildo de Fuerteventura is organising astronomical days in Betancuria for students and residents. The event includes solar observations and night observations of space.
The Auditorio Insular in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, will screen a French documentary about the auction of a Leonardo da Vinci painting. The event is scheduled for 25 November at 20:00.
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.
Real Decreto 315/2025 introduces specific nutrition standards for students in schools on Fuerteventura. These regulations are part of the Plan Zapobiegania Otyłości Dziecięcej.
Ayuntamiento de Antigua is organising the Antigua Suena cultural event on 14.11, 20.11, 28.11 and 4.12.