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Entries from July 2011

Ceremony for Norway Terrorist Crimes Victims in Arguineguin

July 30th, 2011 · No Comments

Whether you are a Norwegian expat in Gran Canaria or you just want to show your support for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Norway, there is going to be a ceremony this evening (Saturday 30th July) between 8.30 and 9.30pm in the Catholic Church (Norwegian seamans’ church) in Arguineguin. There are a [...]

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Tags: General

Jardin Golf Guesthouse – Best Guesthouse in Gran Canaria?

July 27th, 2011 · No Comments

Have you ever stayed at the Jardin Golf Guesthouse in Gran Canaria? I like to browse the reviews on Trip Advisor sometimes and I noticed this place had 21 excellent review (5 out of 5) and nothing less, which means it must be really good! Very few hotels get that kind of rating. Apparently this [...]

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Tags: 3 Star · Accommodation · Playa del Inglés

Tips for Ordering Food in Gran Canaria

July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

If you want to get the most out of your dining experiences in Gran Canaria, I can offer you a few tips. First of all, if you want to try authentic Canarian cooking you need to go to the traditional Canarian restaurants. This might sound obvious by the touristy places aren’t going to serve traditional [...]

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Tags: restaurant

Koka Apartments, Playa del Ingles

July 21st, 2011 · No Comments

The Koka Apartments are really central if you want to enjoy both the beach and the nightlife in Playa del Ingles. These apartments sometimes get good reviews as you can see here and average ones like you can see here. If you are looking for 4 or 5 star luxury I would choose another place, [...]

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Tags: 3 Star

Gran Canaria for Disabled Visitors

July 13th, 2011 · 2 Comments

I recently received this email from a couple in Bucharest who are wondering about Gran Canaria for disabled visitors. For example, how easy is it get around the island in a wheelchair and can they do boat trips and other tours? QUESTION: We are a couple from Bucharest, and we are planning our first trip [...]

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Tags: General