The Cunning Canary

Maspalomas is the oldest of all the tourist resorts on the island of Gran Canaria and is the ideal place to stay regardless of your budget. There is a vibrant, party feel throughout at night, although during the day it is far more relaxed. The location of Maspalomas makes it an ideal base to explore [...]

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Hardmel Rock Bar is located in Las Palmas in the north of the island, away from the typical tourist resorts. However, you will be surprised to see how this venue comes alive at the weekend, offering an exciting alternative music venue. Opening Times and Location The bar only opens on a Friday and Saturday evening [...]

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Just to let you know (perhaps make you jealous if you’re elsewhere) that it’s 37C in the shade today, so if you are in Gran Canaria, please make sure you use plenty of suncream and drink lots of water! The Playa del Ingles weather can be fierce if you’re not used to it. We all [...]

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Arguineguin is a traditional fishing village in the south of Gran Canaria, which is incredibly popular with travellers from all over the world. There are many locals living in this area so it is far quieter than the neighbouring resorts which are full of noisy tourists. However, Arguineguin still has a vast array of different [...]

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Vista Bonita is an exclusive gay and lesbian complex, which offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This small complex is in Sonnenland, which is a short distance from the bustling main resort of Playa del Ingles. The apartments are big and offer everything you would need while on holiday, including a large terrace. There is [...]

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The Boston apartments are located in the family-friendly resort of Puerto Rico, directly across from the main shopping centre. The rooms in the complex are clean and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen area. There is a main swimming pool in the centre of the complex, which is ideal for families to use.  The location of [...]

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The Altamar is in a great spot overlooking Puerto Rico, so you’ll be able to get some beautiful views of the Atlantic. The apartments you’ll find in the complex are basic but they’re clean enough, and aimed at self-catering travellers. Surprisingly there are full kitchens in the apartments, which is a bonus and considered a rarity here.  In many [...]

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Try to make it to one of the farmers’ markets in Gran Canaria if you can. The farmers sell their own produce and it is a joy to buy lovely fresh fruit and vegetables. The prices are good and you can find all kinds of things for sale.  There are other markets in Gran Canaria [...]

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Although Gran Canaria is nothing more than a destination to many people, somewhere to spend a sunny week or two, it has become home to other tourist-turned-residents like myself. People who simply visit the island for a week of good weather once a year think they know how it must be to live there but [...]

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When I moved from the UK to Gran Canaria I did it the easy way. I sold most of what I had before I came over and brought the remainder in a large suitcase, but this is not going to suit everyone moving to Gran Canaria. What if you want to bring over furniture, electrical [...]

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