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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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 Ingles, Maspalomas, San Agustin, Las Palmas, Mogan, and Puerto Rico, depending on what you are [...]

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Boat trips in Gran Canaria are something that appeals to all ages. You can choose from fishing trips, dolphin-watching trips, glass-bottom boat trips or even a wonderful catamaran cruise. One of the most popular boat trips in Gran Canaria is the Afrikat. This beautiful catamaran holds a maximum of 35 passengers and it leaves from [...]

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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 home!) So read on to discover what Christmas in Gran Canaria can offer you: 1. [...]

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One of the most fun things you can do in Gran Canaria this year has to be the jeep safari, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different to the dolphin trips, fishing trips and shopping that most tourists go for. Not that there is anything wrong with those activities of course, but if [...]

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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 because it isn’t (despite what the tour operators promise) but most of the time the [...]

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Someone recently asked me about catamaran trips departing from Gran Canaria and there are a few I know (and have sampled!) The reason why people sometimes specify catamaran trips (as opposed to boat trips) is that their design (think of a shoebox) makes them float in a stable way, so if you sometimes get seasick [...]

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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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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, I’m so pleased I’ve found your site, it’s been really helpful so far. However I [...]

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If white Caribbean sand and turquoise sea sounds like your idea of heaven, you will like Anfi del Mar. Although this is primarily a timeshare resort, the beach is not private and anybody can visit. I’ve been there numerous times! Anfi beach is situated near Patalavaca and a bus from Puerto Rico only takes 15 [...]

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