Teror celebrates 'Plaza de los Libros' from October 2nd to 4th

The Gran Canaria municipality will turn Alameda Pío XII into a reading hub featuring local bookstores, authors, and parallel activities.

Book market in Teror's Plaza de los Libros with bookshelves and Canarian architecture.
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Book market in Teror's Plaza de los Libros with bookshelves and Canarian architecture.

The town of Teror is preparing to host the sixth edition of ‘Plaza de los Libros’ (Book Plaza), a cultural event scheduled from October 2nd to 4th at Alameda Pío XII.

The event, organized by the Culture Department of the Teror City Council with the collaboration of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, aims to promote reading and culture. Alameda Pío XII will be transformed into a space dedicated to books, featuring the municipality's two bookstores, “Greda Canarias” and “Trébol +APP Teror”, along with a significant representation of authors and publishers.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy a diverse literary offering and purchase books directly at the plaza. Additionally, parallel activities designed for all audiences, including workshops, storytelling sessions, and musical performances, are scheduled to enhance the cultural atmosphere.
The official inauguration is set for Friday, October 2nd, at 4:30 PM, with a manifesto reading by the linguist and Teror-born writer Gonzalo Ortega. The event will remain open on Saturday and Sunday morning, providing a continuous program of activities.
The detailed program of events, which will include the presence of oral storytellers and writers alongside their works, will be announced in the coming days. This initiative, supported by the Culture Department of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, solidifies Teror's position as a literary hub on the island.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Teror (23/09/2026)