The Cunning Canary

My Grand life on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands!

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Entries from May 2008

Walking and Hiking in Gran Canaria

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

I really love walking and have found some nice routes around the island. I live in the South so most of my walking Gran Canaria tours take place there (either to and from work or to and from the shop!) With this climate, you can usually count on sun and almost always on warmth. When [...]

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Dia de San Juan (St John’s Day)

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

This festival takes place in late June and celebrates the history of Las Palmas. You can see plenty of local festivities and rituals, together with sporting events, open-air concerts and theatrical performances. There are also food stalls so you can sample some Canarian cooking. At the end of this festival, there are firework displays and bonfires at various places around the [...]

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Las Palmas – Shopping and Culture

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Whether you’re staying in Puerto Rico, Amadores or Playa del Inglés, it’s easy to get to Las Palmas and there is a lot to see, including museums, galleries and other attractions (oh, and lots of shops and bars!!) Many of the houses on the outskirts are painted in bright colours.

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How to Find a Doctor or Dentist in Gran Canaria

May 5th, 2008 · 13 Comments

It’s a good idea to find out where the nearest doctor’s surgery is when you arrive… just in case! There are English speaking dentists and doctors around the tourists resorts of Gran Canaria and they are all qualified to the European standard. If you are looking for a pharmacy, there are quite a few. Just look [...]

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