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Maspalomas 24h | Newspaper of Maspalomas and Southern Gran Canaria
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Wearing dog masks and on all fours, they explored the dunes of Maspalomas, a protected natural area.

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Monday, October 12, 2026

A group of people move across the sand on their hands and knees, several of them wearing dog masks. The scene amazes visitors. Read more...

San Bartolomé de Tirajana asks for cooperation to avoid the accumulation of boxes on the sidewalks

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Friday, October 09 from 2026

The City Council reminds residents that boxes must be folded and placed in the blue container and warns that accumulation points are forming despite the available space inside. Read more...

San Bartolomé de Tirajana removes more than 147 tons of rubble from illegal dumping in less than a month

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Managing this waste has cost over €55.000 in public funds, and the City Council reminds residents that there are facilities available for free disposal. Read more...

From hotels to your garden: San Bartolomé de Tirajana distributes free compost to its residents

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Alejandro Marichal: “This initiative connects the tourism sector with waste management, agriculture and the public within the same circular economy process”

Ruyman Cardoso: “Nearly 100 tons have been handled [...] Read more...

A fire involving pruning debris at the Juan Grande landfill mobilizes firefighters and two helicopters

MASPALOMAS24H |

Friday, 07 of August of 2026

The fire is affecting a pile of pruning debris and has not yet spread to forested areas. Firefighters and resources from the Gran Canaria Island Council are working to extinguish the blaze with the support of two helicopters.

The new firefighting equipment [...] Read more...

A kiosk in Playa del Inglés is being moved to promote the regeneration of the Maspalomas Dunes.

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

The infrastructure has been moved approximately 80 meters north of its original location in Playa del Inglés, to minimize the effects of wind on the natural flow of sand.

This action is part of the [...] Read more...

'Emplea Verde SBT' creates jobs and improves the environment of San Bartolomé de Tirajana

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Monday, June 08, 2026

In the environmental restoration work carried out so far on the GC-505 and GC-503 roads, in Meloneras, San Fernando, the Parque del Sur, Castillo del Romeral, and the municipality's schools, almost 48.600 kilos of waste have been removed. [...] Read more...

San Bartolomé de Tirajana removes 36 tons of waste and reinforces cleaning in neighborhoods

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Alejandro Marichal: “With this agreement we are improving cleanliness in the municipality and generating job opportunities for unemployed people in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.”

Ruyman Cardoso: “We are acting in areas that [...] Read more...

Gran Canaria reinforces surveillance in the Maspalomas Dunes during Holy Week to preserve the natural environment

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Friday, April 03, 2026

The system includes a specific afternoon service with four environmental agents.

Members of the Civil Guard, through the SEPRONA unit, the Regional Police, the Local Police and Civil Protection [...] Read more...

San Bartolomé de Tirajana trains unemployed people in environmental work with palm trees

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A cooperation agreement between the City Council and COAG, focused on social inclusion, begins qualified green training for 15 job seekers. Read more...

San Bartolomé de Tirajana removes 23 tons of plant waste and strengthens local employment with its new socio-environmental plan

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Saturday, March 07, 2026

Alejandro Marichal: “This agreement reinforces the work we are doing to improve the condition of our neighborhoods, while expanding cleaning teams and generating job opportunities for people in the municipality.”
[...] Read more...

Three people are under investigation for the forest fire that ravaged more than 11 hectares in Telde.

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Saturday, October 10 from 2026

A joint investigation by the Civil Guard in Las Palmas and the BIIF (Forest Fire Investigation Brigade) of the Gran Canaria Island Council determined who was responsible for the forest fire. Read more...

SPAR Protucasa reopens in San Bartolomé de Tirajana with a larger, more modern and sustainable store

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

The supermarket, located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, increases its sales area by 200 square meters after the improvement works

The renovation strengthens the bakery, fruit and vegetable, and prepared food sections, in addition to [...] Read more...

SPAR Casa Pastores II reduces its carbon footprint after renovating the retail space

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Thursday, September 03, 2026

The Santa Lucía de Tirajana establishment has a new self-service prepared food area

The renovation of the furniture in the bakery and pastry sections makes shopping easier for customers. Read more...

The Maspalomas Dunes reinforce their surveillance at dusk with drones and warnings in three languages

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

A dozen officers deployed a special operation at dusk to redirect those entering exclusion zones or restricted areas of the nature reserve back to authorized trails. Read more...

Las Palmas names the Dunes management plan: "PORN Maspalomas"

Gara Hernández - M24h |

Monday, June 22, 2026

Tragsa will buy the wood in Madrid to restore the Maspalomas Palm Grove

GARA HERNÁNDEZ - M24H |

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

San Bartolomé de Tirajana leads the way in Gran Canaria in hotel composting to boost the circular economy

MASPALOMAS24H |

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Ruyman Cardoso: “Initiatives like this allow us to reduce our environmental impact, make better use of resources, and continue consolidating a more sustainable model that respects our environment.”

Alejandro Marichal: “With this [...] Read more...

Students at CEO Tunte propose measures to reduce the carbon footprint of their school

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Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Third-year ESO students deliver a conclusive environmental report to the councilors in charge of Education and Parks and Gardens, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the school's facilities in the face of climate change. Read more...

The seine net technique in the Maspalomas Pond to study the ecosystem and control invasive species

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Monday, April 27, 2026

This scientific study will allow for a deeper understanding of the evolution of the space and will guide future management and control strategies, especially after the passage of Storm Therese.

The initial results highlight the limited presence [...] Read more...

Maspalomas becomes the world capital of island sustainability in April

YURENA VEGA - M24H |

Saturday, March 14, 2026

SPAR Gran Canaria aims to increase its renewable self-consumption by 80% by 2025 and strengthen its leadership in sustainability

Maspalomas24h |

Thursday, March 05, 2026

The chain reinforces its leadership in sustainability after generating 586 MWh of photovoltaic energy. Read more...

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