Canary Islands Day

May 30 is an important date for all the people of the Canary Islands, for every year the Canarian government organises a great festival. Indeed, it is the official festival of this Spanish autonomous community.
The Canary Islands are an icon of Spain, Europe and the world. An archipelago without borders, they are conveniently situated  close to Africa, bridging Europe and Africa with America. A ground which attracts several million tourists each year.

May 30 is a festival that celebrates what the Canary Islands are today. In fact, the Canary Islands are at the top of European standards for safety, health, infrastructure, hotel services and road conditions.

There is a diverse programme of activities on this day. These activities are organised by the Canarian government, the town councils and 87 municipalities.

The programme of the Canary Islands Day:

1)    Traditional plays, folk music, traditional food
Place: Morcillo, El Hierro, starting from 10am
2)    Traditional dances with a Canarian orchestra
Place: St Sebastián de La Gomera
3)    Popular festivals
Place: Plaza del Auditorio Alfredo Kran, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
4)    Demonstration of traditional sports, folk festival
Place: Puerto de Tazacorte

For more information visit www.gobcan.es