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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.
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 second edition of the performing arts festival titled "Cuerpos en revolución" will take place in Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma on 14 and 15 November.
The In-Fluyendo festival takes place on Wednesday 18 November at 10:30 on Plaza de España in Los Llanos de Aridane.
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.
Cabildo de La Palma announced craft certificate exams on 24 and 25 November at 9:00. The tests will take place at Escuela Insular de Artesanía in Villa de Mazo.
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.
A special edition of the agricultural and artisan market will take place in San Martín on Sunday, 15 November. The event will run from 10:00 to 14:00.
Asociación Salud Mental La Palma is organising a craft fair in Los Llanos de Aridane on Sunday 15 November. The event promotes the work of women participating in craft workshops.
The municipality of Villa de Mazo on La Palma won the regional phase of the "Juntos Brillamos Más" contest. The town moves to the national round to compete for the title of the brightest illuminated town in Spain.
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.
A documentary about the discovery and restoration of an aboriginal ceramic bowl will air on Sunday 15 November at 19:10. The film is available on the Canarias Play platform.
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.
Bebelandia will take place at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo on La Palma on Friday 13 November at 17:30. The activity includes autumn stories and simple choreography for children and parents.
Dévory Viña Carrascoso will give a lecture at Museo Casa Roja on Friday 13 November at 18:00.
The island of La Palma is becoming a frequent choice for retirees seeking peace and nature. Tourists value the mild climate and access to services and culture.
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.
The CajaCanarias Foundation concludes the Urban Art Days series with a concert by the duo Las Ninyas del Corro. The event takes place on Friday 13 November at 20:00.
Claudia Ochoa operates three food businesses in Tijarafe, including the restaurant Áncora. Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra visited the venue.
Colombian Claudia Ochoa, owner of the Áncora restaurant in Tijarafe, shared her story on the program Isla Viva.
The Centro de Conservación y Restauración en La Palma celebrates 25 years of work on historical documents. The institution has collaborated with ayuntamientos to protect archives since 2003.
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.
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.
Thousands of birds from Northern Europe and the Arctic fly to Salinas de Fuencaliente to rest during migration to Africa. This area is a key site for feeding and recovery.
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.
Residents of Los Llanos de Aridane open homes and cellars on 10 November to taste new wines and chestnuts. This tradition is linked to the upcoming feast of San Martín.
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 British station BBC dedicated an episode of its historical astronomy programme to the island of La Palma. The programme presented the island as a global centre for Spanish astronomy.
Producer Pedro Hernández Castillo presents a cuisine based on local ingredients from the northern part of the island of La Palma. The region from Los Sauces to Tijarafe focuses on traditional production methods.
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.
The School of Crafts on La Palma is organising a series of afternoon workshops on traditional techniques.
The Centro de Conservación y Restauración de Documentos Gráficos de La Palma is celebrating 25 years of operation. The events will take place at Casa Salazar in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
The film "Alice, cariño" and a debate on cinema and society will take place at Casa de la Cultura in Los Llanos de Aridane on Thursday, 12 November.
Poet Lucía Rosa González will present her book "La voz alrededor" at Casa de la Cultura in Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma. The event takes place on 13 November at 18:30.
Víctor Momo and Uriel Hernández created the Bocado Club project for shared food experiences and reviews.
San Martin is observed on 11 November on La Palma as a festival marking the end of the harvest and the new wine.
The Montera is a traditional hat from La Palma. It dates to the 16th century. It was worn until the mid-20th century.
Approximately 350 musicians will perform on 21 November in Santa Cruz de La Palma during the XLII Encuentro Insular de Bandas de Música.
Psychologist Rafa Guerrero states that restlessness and concentration difficulties in children do not always indicate ADHD.
The seventh edition of the saxophone festival will take place on La Palma from 9 to 14 November 2026, with a second phase in January 2027.
The 20th edition of the Cuentos Festival in Breña Alta, La Palma, runs from 7 to 15 November 2026. The event is dedicated to the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition.
Events for San Martin con Humor 2026 and the conclusion of the Sembrando Futuro programme with a fair and roasted chestnuts will take place in Garafia on La Palma on 6 and 7 November.
The municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane organises a traditional event with roasted chestnuts and new wine at Casa Museo del Vino in the Las Manchas district on Friday 13 November from 20:00.
The Capriccio Antico ensemble played baroque music on hospital wards as part of the sixth edition of Festival Impulso.