The Cunning Canary

When my ex-boyfriend and I left Gran Canaria for a year to work in Ireland (long story, another time!) we visited for a week during that time and stayed at the Greenfield Hotel. Since we’d been living in the Canaries for years and had never stayed in a hotel it was quite a novel experience! [...]

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Have you ever stayed at the Jardin Golf Guesthouse in Gran Canaria? I like to browse the reviews on Trip Advisor sometimes and I noticed this place had 21 excellent review (5 out of 5) and nothing less, which means it must be really good! Very few hotels get that kind of rating. Apparently this [...]

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The Koka Apartments are really central if you want to enjoy both the beach and the nightlife in Playa del Ingles. These apartments sometimes get good reviews as you can see here and average ones like you can see here. If you are looking for 4 or 5 star luxury I would choose another place, [...]

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Valsequillo de Gran Canaria is located in the east of Gran Canaria, in a mountain setting. This village is west of Telde and southwest of Las Palmas. Tourism and agriculture are the main industries in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria. This picturesque village is famed for agriculture and gastronomy. You can get delicious cheese here, as [...]

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If you are looking for hotels in Puerto Rico or Amadores beach you will be spoilt for choice but what about if you prefer a more personal touch? Finca E is a really great place to stay. It’s on top of the hill which means away from the noise in the valley, plus you get [...]

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From  my experience the best way to find cheap property to rent in Gran Canaria is to speak Spanish and look in La Provincia or a similar local newspaper. Tips  & Info and Round Town News are free papers too and you can find these in bars, shops and restaurants. Another option is to use [...]

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The Altair Hotel Puerto Rico is quite near the Europa Centre where I live. It’s quite basic but friendly and clean. This hotel has a one key rating and is self catering only. These are little apartments which are fine for up to four people – there are two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and [...]

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The Colina Mar apartments in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, are up by the Europa Centre. They are popular apartments and the complex has two heated pools, a bar, shop, restaurant and entertainment. If you are looking for budget accommodation in Gran Canaria, the Colina Mar aparthotel is a good choice although because it’s so high [...]

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The Aquasol Apartments in Puerto Rico are right at the top of the hills so bear in mind you’ll at least need to fork out for a taxi on the way back up unless you are superfit! Being that high up does have its advantages because you will be able to see over the whole [...]

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Gran Canaria hotels vary from very basic self catering to luxurious 5 star hotels but what about camping?  With the glorious Canarian weather camping might be something you want to think about. Whether you want to come on holiday with your RV and drive across Europe to get here or whether you just want to [...]

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