Some people visit the island of Gran Canaria with the prospect of sampling some Canarian cooking in mind. Others only want to know about McDonalds Gran Canaria or Burger King Gran Canaria. More people seem to fall in the middle of these categories though, enjoying the flavour of authentic Canarian cuisine on some days and [...]
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McDonalds Gran Canaria
December 2nd, 2010 · No Comments
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2012 Gran Canaria Festival Calendar
January 4th, 2010 · 9 Comments
When planning a holiday in Gran Canaria, it is nice to know what is going on when you arrive. Gran Canaria features all kinds of fiestas, festivals, parades, public holidays and celebrations, as you an see in the following table. Some of the exact dates and plans for these are not announced until a few [...]
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2011 Gran Canaria Festival Calendar
January 4th, 2010 · 10 Comments
There is usually something entertaining going on and, if you are visiting Gran Canaria on holiday, you will want to know what events and festivals are going to coincide with your trip. The weather and climate are also important but Canarians never cancel a party, no matter what the weather is doing. The Canarian fiestas [...]
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Heatwave in Gran Canaria!
April 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Well I like to call myself a sun worshipper but sometimes the heat here is overwhelming! Since Gran Canaria is situated off the north coast of Africa, we get a lot of their weather blowing over here and the location is also responsible for other strange weather conditions. Photo By J.F.Marrero Calimas and Siroccos A calima [...]
Restaurants Gran Canaria
February 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment
If you are coming over on holiday, you will be pleasantly surprised at the restaurants. There is literally something for everyone and eating out doesn’t have to be expensive. Starting with the cheapest option, there are numerous restaurants where you can get meat, potatoes and veg (expect them to be defrosted if it’s a cheap [...]
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Canarian Cooking
November 2nd, 2007 · 4 Comments
Many people come to Gran Canaria and spend all week in a British restaurant eating steak and chips! If this is what you like, that’s fine. I like a traditional British meal at Christmas but I also like to be adventurous. If you fancy trying some authentic Canarian dishes, read on… Canarian Potatoes with Mojo Sauce (Papas [...]
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Fiesta del Charco (Festival of the Lagoon)
August 22nd, 2007 · 1 Comment
This fiesta takes place in Puerto de la Aldea, which is in San Nicolás del Torentino, between 7 and 11 September every year. In English, it is “Festival of the Lagoon”. The lagoon was created when the sea waves merged with the fresh water streams from Gran Canaria’s central mountains. The Fiesta del Charco is [...]
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