The Cunning Canary

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!) for under 5 euros a person. There is a McDonalds in Puerto Rico and one in Playa del Inglés. There is a Burger King in Playa del Inglés and a KFC in the Yumbo Centre if you fancy something quick. Else there are plenty of cafes that do chicken and chips or a baguette for a few euros. Many places also do kids’ meals.

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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 day’s rain to clear it.

Now we’ve had 4 days of rain this week alone! No wonder the kids here for half term are looking a bit glum!

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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! How long the sand sculptures last depends on which beach they are on and whether they are for a public exhibition or just for fun. When the Canarians descend upon the South from Las Palmas at the weekends, you can usually expect them to be trampled by kids! But no problem, new ones will spring up in their place the following week.

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