The Cunning Canary

My Grand life on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands!

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Entries from February 2008

Restaurants Gran Canaria

February 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

If you are coming over on holiday, you will be pleasantly surprised at the restaurants. There is literally something for everyone and eating out doesn’t have to be expensive.
Starting with the cheapest option, there are numerous restaurants where you can get meat, potatoes and veg (expect them to be defrosted if it’s a cheap restaurant!) [...]

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How Hot is it in the Canary Islands?

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

The weather seems to be the number one question on everybody’s lips this week! Coming in November, December, January or February means you are taking a risk with the weather.
Two weeks ago we had a calima (hot, sandy winds from the Sahara Desert) and it was so hot and dry that we were desperate for a [...]

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Canary Islands Sand Sculptures

February 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The best places to see sand sculptures on Gran Canaria are on Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas, Mogan beach and often Puerto Rico beach too.
 
Some of these things go way beyond sand castle building and feature flashing eyes and other accessories. I went to a marine-themed exhibition in Mogán last year and was very impressed! [...]

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