The Canary Islands have fascinated astronomers for centuries, but they always looked up. Now that we have satellites we can see what the Canary Islands look like from space. Here're some of the most spectacular photos of the Canary Islands from high in the sky.

The weather forecast for New Year 2015 in Gran Canaria is simple: Blue sky and warm temperatures.

Monday, December 28, will be a mixed bag with clouds building throughout the day and even the odd shower in the north and the highlands. 

The story of the first shark bite in Gran Canaria waters in living memory has gone global. Here's what actually happened.

As southeast Asia food fans, it is to our shame and discredit that Casa Ari opened three years ago and we've only just told you about it.

So it's your first trip to Gran Canaria, or the first time you've decided to get out of the resorts and see the rest of the island. Hooray: Here's the top ten things you have to see and do.

So you've just booked a Gran Canaria holiday, gone on the internet to research it, and now you're worried that it's a giant tourist trap. Relax, there's a lot more to Gran Canaria than you think.

Gran Canaria got a white Christmas Day of sorts due to a heavy calima yesterday and the dust will hang around for Boxing Day.

The nastiest thing on Gran Canaria isn't the introduced snakes, or the giant centipede, but an attractive grass from Ethiopia that is taking over.

After two days of autumnal weather in Gran Canaria, the sunshine is back and set to stay for Christmas.