The Cunning Canary » August http://www.cunningcanary.com My Grand life on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:42:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 The Weather Right Now in Gran Canaria http://www.cunningcanary.com/989/the-weather-right-now-in-gran-canaria/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/989/the-weather-right-now-in-gran-canaria/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:42:09 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=989 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 of drinks (not the alcoholic kind either!) These temperatures are forecast to continue for a while so if you’re coming over soon bring plenty of sun cream and don’t forget to drink lots of water!

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On August 4 is Bajada de la Rama (bringing down the Branch), which is a colourful festival. It is held in Puerto de las Nieves and Agaete and has its roots in old Guanche raindancing customs. Pine branches are carried by villagers from the mountains to the sea and thrashed about in the waves, to encourage rainfall.

In Lomo Magullo, in Telde, you can see the bizarre annual water fight. More than 12,000 people usually go and throw water over each other! Water is vital to grow sugar cane, almonds and oranges and, years ago, youngsters had to go out and hunt for it. Canarian festivals can be very unusual and lots of fun! If you prefer to sunbathe and enjoy the heat (and cool off in the sea!) try Amadores Beach which is very pretty.

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