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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Sonnenland is in the south of Gran Canaria and is considered to be one of the quieter areas on the island. This area is only 35 minutes from the airport, making it a pleasant journey when you arrive. There are a huge number of locals that live in this area, which provide it with a [...]

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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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I recently received the following email and thought I would answer it here to benefit anyone else who wants to get away from it all and stay out of the main tourist areas on their Gran Canaria trip. QUESTION – Victoria – do you know how many km the road circumference of GC is? We [...]

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This has to be one of the tiniest beaches in Gran Canaria but if you are looking for total isolation, you can either visit Playa de Gui Gui or this one, which is near Tasarte, San Nicolas de Tolentino. If you are looking for jet skis, bars, restaurants and other facilities, forget Playa Ambar and [...]

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Santa Brigida, which is the third smallest town in Gran Canaria after Firgas and Valleseco, is in the northeast of the island. Pay a visit to the Bandama Caldera if you’re in the region. This volcanic crater is a national monument and you can get some great photos. The crater is nearly 600 metres above [...]

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Relocating to Gran Canaria is a dream for many people and the idea of living somewhere hot and sunny is certainly the stuff that daydreams are made of. But what it is like living in Gran Canaria if you are retired? Moving over when you’re young to spend a few months waiting tables or working [...]

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Some people enjoy the hustle and bustle of large resorts like Playa del Ingles or Puerto Rico but that isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for something smaller and quieter, especially if you have young kids or if you are an older couple, what about Puerto Mogan? The beach is just as nice as [...]

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Playa del Ingles is the biggest resort in Gran Canaria and it is situated on the southwest coast. It is popular with old and young tourists and families seem to like it too, although some of the areas can be noisy. Maspalomas is next door and this might be a better area for the over [...]

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As you probably know, there are various resorts in Gran Canaria but which one is best? Well it depends on a few things. Are you looking for somewhere quiet or somewhere with a vibrant nightlife? Are you going to rent a car or bike or do you just plan to relax by the pool or [...]

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