Festivities and Holidays in Gran Canaria

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