One of the island’s most anticipated seasons begins, although there are few differences from the others because the spring-like atmosphere is experienced here year-round. It’s never too much to know what to do in Gran Canaria in March, a month with mild and pleasant temperatures (18-23°C) that allow enjoying all kinds of family or friends’ plans.
The best plans to do in Gran Canaria in March
It might seem that nothing happens on the island in March. The period between carnivals and the start of Holy Week tends to feel a bit empty, but with this guide, you won’t stop enjoying the best plans, especially in the south near Maspalomas where everything is within reach.
The race of races: Transgrancanaria
Did you know that Gran Canaria is the stage for the world’s premier trail running event in the first quarter of the year? The Transgrancanaria 2026, from March 4 to 8, offers eight modalities. There are distances for everyone: 5 km Short/Family from Teror on Saturday, March 7, ideal for getting started with kids.
Participants cross the island with different fully stocked aid stations and safety at every meter, while spectators can enjoy watching them from the areas spread across the different routes.
Canarian Products: KM.0 Maspalomas Fair
Can you imagine starting March with 60 local producers in your neighborhood? The KM.0 Fair, from February 28 to March 1 from 9 to 14h at Campo Fútbol 3 Parque del Sur, brings cheeses, fruits, breads and wines with exhibitions by La Cuadrilla. There will be bouncy castles, traditional games for children, Canarian garrote and music by AF Umiaya, Parranda Los Chanos or AF La Cucaña, perfect for going without having to drive.
The island’s best cheeses: European Cheese Fair
La Aldea de San Nicolás celebrates with a festival on March 7 and 8 in Plaza Alameda, featuring over 30 cheese dairies from the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, mainland Spain, and Portugal. Official inauguration (12h Saturday), you can enjoy free tastings and livestock workshops with music and exhibitions. Did you know it’s part of the European Cheese Route? An accessible gastronomic plan for groups curious about artisanal products.
Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas
Ready for colors and laughter in the deep south during that central March period? With a circus theme, the carnival unfolds galas, parades, and inclusive activities like choreographed dances, dog contests, and wild party nights that keep the fun alive. The main parade and family events bring generations together in a joyful atmosphere, all accessible from your accommodation without much travel.
Urban tourism with history
The capital of Gran Canaria hides a history that often goes unnoticed by tourists, who in March tend to go mainly to the south. The district of Vegueta is the historic centre and founding nucleus of the city par excellence. It still preserves the beautiful buildings of past centuries, and strolling through its cobbled streets is a real pleasure.
Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical façades follow one another in this neighbourhood, which is home to important buildings such as the Columbus House (Casa de Colón), the Cathedral of Santa Ana and the Hospital of San Martín. Vegueta also has interesting museums such as the Museo Canario and the Atlantic Centre of Modern Art (CAAM). Strolling around the city can be a good plan to do during March on the Canary Islands.
Stroll through one of Gran Canaria’s best street markets
In Teror, famous for its delicious chorizo, every Sunday its famous and busy street market is being held place, where you can find practically everything: from vegetables and fruit, meat and sausages, cheese, to clothing of all kinds, jewellery, flowers, toys, handicrafts, religious objects, etc. It’s, without a doubt, a great plan for Sunday morning and a good place to buy a nice souvenir.
Breathe in Gran Canaria’s seafaring tradition
The whitewashed houses edged with bright colours and beautifully decorated with flowers are the most striking feature of Puerto de Mogán, a traditional seaside town in the southwest of the island. It’s known as the “Venice of the Canary Islands” because of the canals that cross some of its streets next to a small quay full of pleasure boats.
It’s a scene that is hard to forget. If, as well as strolling around and taking photos, you want to take a dip, you can do so on its small, welcoming beach. And, like any self-respecting fishing village, it has several restaurants where you can sample the freshness of the seafood caught daily by the local fishermen.
Holidayworld Maspalomas, where everything happens in March
But, in addition to all of the above, there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss for anything in the world: a visit to the largest entertainment and leisure centre in the Canary Islands, located in the south of Gran Canaria: Holidayworld Maspalomas. Here you can enjoy the best attractions, have a game of bowling in a professional bowling alley, feel like a music star in a magnificent karaoke, decipher the mysteries of an escape room, taste the flavours of the world in a gastronomic market and so much more!
It’s, in short, the heart of leisure and entertainment on the island. It’s a place full of magic where young and old alike will have a great time. There’s no better plan to do in Gran Canaria in March than to visit Holidayworld Maspalomas.