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Entries from May 2009

Getting Married in Gran Canaria

May 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments

The prospect of getting married in Gran Canaria under the warm sun with beautiful scenery is very tempting but there are a few things you need to know before deciding whether a wedding in Gran Canaria is for you.
Weddings can be very stressful and there is so much to think about – flowers, a wedding [...]

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Ron Miel – Honey Rum

May 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Honey rum has a great flavour and you often get a free shot of it after dinner in Canarian restaurants. Rum has been produced in Gran Canaria for a long time, especially the famous Arehucas, ever since sugar cane was introduced here.
The rum production in Gran Canaria is now industrialised and new products are becoming [...]

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Self Catering Tips for Gran Canaria

May 11th, 2009 · No Comments

When you go on holiday to Gran Canaria you might want to go half board or you might want to be all inclusive (if you don’t mind staying in the hotel most of the time). If you are going to be all inclusive, choose somewhere nice like Gloria Palace not somewhere like Puerto Azul (unless [...]

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Roque Nublo

May 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments

If you fancy getting away from the beach or the pool for a day, why not pay a visit to the Roque Nublo? This translates to mean “Cloud Rock” and Roque Nublo is the second highest rock in Gran Canaria at 1809 metres.
It is the most famous rock on the island and you can see [...]

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Fataga, Gran Canaria

May 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments

If you want to explore Gran Canaria, there are all kinds of pretty villages and Fataga is easy to get to.
Where is it?
Located in the “Valley of a Thousand Palms” it is surrounded by palm trees, fruit trees and cliffs. You can get there by bus or with a hire car in about 20 minutes [...]

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