Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria as one of the main regions in the Spanish archipelago, along with Tenerife, are known for their great potential for tourism. It's the region's main industry for income by completely removing agriculture that was the main economic activity in the early 20th century, changing completely in the later decades.  And how could it not? When it comes to the Canary Islands and especially Gran Canaria, the potential of “Isla Bonita” is evident, which is how the is also called due to the sceneries, landscapes, beaches, mountains and roads the has to offer. You can't forget to mention the capital of Las Palmas as the amazing metropolis it has become over the years. Nowadays, Gran Canaria is a region that receives millions of visitors every year, attracted by the many places and extensive benefits the

Gran Canaria is known for its beaches, beautiful weather and gastronomy, elements that definitely stand out and come to be some of the most important features on the island. However, Gran Canaria is more than that and its culture, festivities and holidays is real proof for that interest that Canarians have about keeping their traditions and customs alive.  Every year, plenty of celebrations and festivities are carried out in Gran Canaria and while some of them are more important and relevant than others, as a set these cultural parties show how Canarians perceive their traditions that have different natures; religious, native, cultural, for entertainment, expressions and more.  Here are a few of the most important festivities carried out in Gran Canaria every year, with the religious elements seen quite clearly but also with other celebrations that are more cultural and