Canary Islands Walking Holiday Ideas
At this time of year it is nice to get away for some sun and fun, and if you are interested in walking and hiking, you might be wondering what the Canaries have to offer. Although hiking is not one… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria for Families
Gran Canaria is a great island to visit, whether you are a couple, a family, a group, or even a solo traveller, because there is something for everybody. You can choose from different resorts on the island, including Playa del… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria Internet
The internet in Gran Canaria might not be what you’re used to. The maximum speed outside Las Palmas is about 3 Mbps, although some places can only reach 1 Mbps and others aren’t even in an ADSL area. Take Tauro… (READ MORE)
7 Things to Do at Christmas in Gran Canaria
Christmas in Gran Canaria is not like Christmas in the UK. Having experienced more than 10 Gran Canaria Christmas days, I can let you in on 7 things to do at Christmas in Gran Canaria (that you can’t do at… (READ MORE)
Valleseco
Valleseco is an attractive area north of the center of Gran Canaria. “Valle” is valley and “seco” is dry but there isn’t much about this green part of the island which can be called dry. There are hiking trails in… (READ MORE)
Stag Parties in Gran Canaria
Although places closer to home like Amsterdam and Ibiza are popular stag party destinations, the Canaries have a certain appeal and part of that is the year-round good weather. Now I’m not saying that every day is hot and sunny… (READ MORE)
How to Get from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico
If you don’t mind spending 60 euros you can get a taxi from the airport to Puerto Rico but most people would rather take public transport, since the bus costs about 6 euros and takes around an hour. I once… (READ MORE)
Tips for Ordering Food in Gran Canaria
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… (READ MORE)
Tips for Your Summer 2012 Holiday in Gran Canaria
I received the following message a while ago and decided to make a Q&A out of it, since the questions are quite popular ones. If you are travelling to Gran Canaria with a family this might help you. QUESTION: Hi,… (READ MORE)
Yellow Alert for the Weather
After the recent sirocco (with highs of 38 degrees C) there is now a yellow alert. The meteorological office are warning about temperatures of up to 34 degrees C later in the week. This is in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura as well as… (READ MORE)