The Cunning Canary

Today I woke up to 40 degrees C… even though I have to work this morning I am definitely going to make time for a dip in the sea this afternoon. 40 degrees is not unusual in Gran Canaria in August but it tends to leave me feeling in need of a swim and plenty [...]

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One of the most popular excursions in Gran Canaria has to be the dolphin trips which leave from Puerto Rico harbour and you can check out my post “dolphin trips in Gran Canaria” for my review.
If you’re staying in San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Meloneras or Maspalomas, there is no harbour in those areas so [...]

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If you are only planning to rent a car in Gran Canaria for one day, it goes without saying that you will want to see as much of the island in the day as you can. The south is easy to navigate using buses and cabs, so the following route will take you through the [...]

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Well the sun is shining, it’s a lovely 25 degrees C and it’s Dia de las Canarias!
Yes the shops are closed today but never mind because there are lots of parties taking place and, if this year is like last year, our neighbours might invite us to their Canarias Day barbecue again. Let’s hope so [...]

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Some people find that when the weather is hot they don’t want to eat much and I can be that way too. Sometimes I just fancy some tapas for lunch or dinner and I find that’s enough – other times I can be a real pig but can’t we all!! Tapas are little [...]

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As you probably know, there are various resorts in Gran Canaria but which one is best? Well it depends on a few things. Are you looking for somewhere quiet or somewhere with a vibrant nightlife?
Are you going to rent a car or bike or do you just plan to relax by the pool or sea [...]

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You might already know that “cafe” is the Spanish word for coffee and, to take it a step further, “cafe con leche” is coffee with milk. But how would you order a decaf or an espresso?
What about if you are visiting Las Palmas or Vecindario and the bar or restaurant staff don’t speak English?
Here is [...]

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I’ve had a lot of messages recently from people wanting to know if you need to speak Spanish to find work in Gran Canaria. One of them was looking for work in a hospital or morgue, one was looking for barwork and another was a masseuse.
To be honest, it depends what kind of work you [...]

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If you are interested in naturism, you might be interested to know that there are a number of nudist beaches in Gran Canaria.
This is the list of all the ones I can find:

Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas
Playa Ambar – Tasarte
Playa Lomo Galeón – Arguineguín
Playa Tiritaña – Mogán
Playa Medio Almud – Arguineguín
Playa Montaña de Arena – [...]

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For most people, drinking is part of the fun if they are going on holiday. Some people like a glass of local wine on the balcony while they enjoy the balmy Canarian air. Others like to go out and drink as much as possible and dance the night away in one of the Gran Canaria [...]

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