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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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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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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Vistaflor Bungalows are in Maspalomas and offer a tranquil, relaxing holiday away from all the hustle and bustle of the main resorts. You’ll be situated just 2.5 km from the beach, and the complex offers a free bus shuttle throughout the day. If you want the glorious sunshine, a refreshing pool and a relaxing holiday [...]

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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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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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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 for example. When I first moved to Gran Canaria, I had to wait months (yes, [...]

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I used to live in Tauro so I know it quite well. Tauro is located behind Playa del Amadores and you can stay there if you want somewhere quieter than Playa del Ingles or Puerto Rico. Tauro is peaceful and quiet and it offers first-class golfing facilities. Golf in Tauro You can choose from a [...]

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