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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Dolphin Trips Gran Canaria – What to Expect
July 26th, 2010 · No Comments
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Finca E – A Nice Place to Stay in Puerto Rico
July 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment
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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The Best One Day Car Trip Around Gran Canaria
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments
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 [...]
Day Trip to Tenerife and Loro Park from Gran Canaria
June 7th, 2010 · No Comments
Gran Canaria has plenty to offer but many people are interested in getting the ferry from Gran Canaria to Tenerife or evening visiting Tenerife for a day as part of an organised tour. In some ways the two islands are very similar but Loro Parque is a massive zoo which is unparalleled on Gran Canaria. [...]
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Playa de las Canteras
May 27th, 2010 · No Comments
In some ways Playa de las Canteras in Las Palmas is similar to the beaches in the south, but a lot of people prefer Las Canteras beach because it is not so touristy and it is often quieter (unless you go at the weekend when all the Canarians are there!)
Las Canteras was actually the first [...]
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Playa del Ingles
May 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Playa del Ingles is the biggest resort in Gran Canaria and it is situated on the southwest coast. It is popular with old and young tourists and families seem to like it too, although some of the areas can be noisy. Maspalomas is next door and this might be a better area for the over [...]
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Maspalomas
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments
Maspalomas is one of the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria. With its golden dunes, upmarket hotels and beautiful beaches, it is little wonder that so many people flock here every year. Maspalomas is the oldest tourist resort in Gran Canaria and there is a 68 metre tall lighthouse there, as well as plenty of [...]
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Tips for Exploring Las Palmas
March 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Exploring Las Palmas is highly recommended. This is the capital of Gran Canaria and if you fancy a day away from the beach there is plenty to see there. Las Palmas is a bit of a sprawling city, however, and it’s easy to get lost there (trust me, I’ve done it!) so you might prefer [...]
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Guayadeque Caves, Gran Canaria
February 14th, 2010 · No Comments
A lot of people like to visit the Guayadeque Caves in Gran Canaria and I went with my parents when they visited me in Gran Canaria a couple years back. That’s me on the right:
In Guayadeque there are cave houses and a restaurant in a cave. There is a church as well and you can [...]
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Bahia Feliz Gran Canaria
January 5th, 2010 · No Comments
Bahia Feliz is between the airport and San Agustín Gran Canaria. It’s on the east coast of the island and is a nice, quiet resort if you don’t fancy the noise and bright lights of Playa del Ingles or central Puerto Rico! “Bahia Feliz” is Spanish for “happy bay”.
The east coast of Gran Canaria is [...]
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