Monthly Archive: August 2008

Virgin del Pino Fiesta 2008

The legendary Virgin del Pino is believed to have appeared to shepherds in 1481 on top of a pine tree. The water under the tree was thought to have magical powers and a church was built there. This spot is… (READ MORE)

Taxi Drivers’ Guide

Taxi drivers in Telde have all been given language guidebooks to study with useful phrases in. Driver in the resorts in the south already have these guidebooks. A thousand copies have now been given out. Most people can manage “por… (READ MORE)

Palmitos Park Gran Canaria

Palmitos Park, most of which was destroyed in the Gran Canaria fires of last year, has been rebuilt and is now better than ever! Palmitos Park is a wildlife park containing more than 200 species of bird including hornbills, peacocks,… (READ MORE)

Eugenia Victoria Hotel Gran Canaria

The Eugenia Victoria Hotel is in Playa del Ingles and quite central. There is a buffet restaurant with various intercontinental dishes to choose from and a spa and wellness centre which includes a fully equipped gym, massage, jacuzzi and beauty… (READ MORE)

Heatwave in Gran Canaria

Sun worshippers can’t go wrong at the moment taking a holiday in Gran Canaria. It is roasting! It has been about 38ÂșC in the daytime (too hot for walking and hiking in Gran Canaria maybe but perfect for bronzing on… (READ MORE)