Thursday, June 11, 2026

Due to the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Gran Canaria, special mobility and security measures will be in place at various points on the island on Thursday, June 11.

Tourist services, accommodations, restaurants, shops, and activities are expected to continue operating normally. Temporary traffic restrictions and increased pedestrian and vehicle movement are anticipated in certain areas.

⚠️ Additional travel time should be allowed for journeys between southern Gran Canaria, the airport, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Areas with the greatest expected impact

Arguineguín and southern Gran Canaria

An official ceremony will be held in the Port of Arguineguín during the morning.

The main impacts will be concentrated on:

Port of Arguineguín.

Access roads to Arguineguín.

GC-500.

Sections of the GC-1 highway between the airport and the south of the island.

Temporary closures and traffic restrictions are expected during official travel between Airport, Arguineguín, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.