Well, Christmas in Gran Canaria was lots of fun. OK, not so much fun for me because I was working but we did as the Canarians do and had our Christmas dinner on 24th December rather than on Christmas day itself. The weather in Gran Canaria in January looks like it might be a bit [...]
Entries from December 2008
Where to Go for New Year in Gran Canaria
December 30th, 2008 · No Comments
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Christmas Day Buffet at Pio Pio
December 24th, 2008 · No Comments
If you still haven’t worked out what you are going to do tomorrow, there is a buffet and party at Bar Pio Pio in Tauro and you can expect all the old cheesy Christmas tunes you love so much! If you are staying in Puerto Rico, you can walk to Tauro via the Amadores beach [...]
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Christmas and New Year in Holiday World, Maspalomas
December 13th, 2008 · No Comments
If you are going to be in Gran Canaria for Christmas or New Year (or both!) you might like to visit Holiday World which is in Maspalomas. On Christmas day they have activities for kids from 5pm until 11pm, including a Santa grotto, face painting, clowns and a show. There are fairground rides there too.
On New [...]
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Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Gran Canaria
December 8th, 2008 · No Comments
If you want a holiday in Gran Canaria in four star luxury, the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Hotel is a wonderfully indulgent and relaxing spot, a short walk from Maspalomas dunes and lighthouse.
There is a beauty centre, pool, gym, jacuzzi, tennis courts and billiard room here so you won’t get bored! The [...]
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It’s December!
December 1st, 2008 · 23 Comments
Well the weather is certainly in keeping with the season. For us residents it’s pretty cold! It was about 22 degrees C today which isn’t bad but it’s gone under 20 degrees C right now and with temperatures going down to 11 degrees C in the evenings… I miss my heater!
Tourist-wise, it’s Scandinavian season right [...]
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