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Speedlinks: 29 Oct 2008

Here are some quick links to other bloggers thinking about the Canary Islands: Cheap Holidays In Gran Canaria  – cheap is always good Lifer Inmobiliaria closes its 10 offices in the Gran Canaria Province and “disappears off the face of… (READ MORE)

Is Gran Canaria Busy in December

It is incredibly busy here from about the 23rd of December until the 5th of January but fairly quiet outside those dates. If you fancy spending Christmas in Gran Canaria you should book your tickets soon since most of the… (READ MORE)

How Much is Beer in Gran Canaria

If you want to know how much is beer in Gran Canaria, the answer is that it varies… a lot!! If you want cheap beer, you can go to M&Ms bar in the Puerto Rico shopping centre where beer is… (READ MORE)

Today’s Trip to the Dentist

Well, having got back from Dentist San Martin, I am much happier than I was an hour ago! I had a root canal done there a few months back but the tooth kept on aching. Then I went this morning… (READ MORE)

Migrating Birds in Gran Canaria

Many people come to Gran Canaria for the wildlife. Not only can you visit Palmitos Park Gran Canaria but you can take dolphin trips in Gran Canaria, spot sea turtles on various boat trips, see iguanas on many paths and… (READ MORE)

What Happened to the Summer?!

It’s usually packed here by July but… not this year! Actually I’ve rarely seen Gran Canaria this quiet in the summer months. It is a combination between rising flight costs and package holiday costs, the appalling exchange rate (you used… (READ MORE)

Gran Canaria Scuba Diving

Gran Canaria is a great place for scuba diving. The subtropical waters mean that you have a good chance of seeing stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish, bream, angel sharks and many other interesting fish. There are ray banks, reefs and shipwrecks here…. (READ MORE)

Golf Courses Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a great island for sports. There are plenty of routes for walking and hiking in Gran Canaria for those who don’t want to lie on a sunlounger all day long. For beach holidays, it is also a… (READ MORE)