The Cunning Canary

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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Try to make it to one of the farmers’ markets in Gran Canaria if you can. The farmers sell their own produce and it is a joy to buy lovely fresh fruit and vegetables. The prices are good and you can find all kinds of things for sale.  There are other markets in Gran Canaria [...]

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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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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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Vega de San Mateo is often just known as San Mateo. The highest point of the island is found in Vega de San Mateo and that’s nearly 2000 metres up. Because of this, the area has fluctuating temperatures. It can be baking hot in the summer or snowing in the winter. It’s a lovely quiet [...]

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The dates for the Carnaval Las Palmas have finally been announced and you can find a complete guide here: http://lpacarnaval.com/events?locale=en as well as on our 2011 Gran Canaria calendar here: http://www.cunningcanary.com/2011-gran-canaria-festival-calendar/ If you are thinking about booking a holiday to Gran Canaria in 2011 and you want to see the Carnaval in Las Palmas, hurry [...]

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If you don’t want to work in a bar or restaurant, what else is there to do for a job in Gran Canaria? Well for the past few years I’ve been working from home freelance and also doing part time work selling fishing trips. If you can write articles, write a blog, create websites, provide [...]

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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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Maspalomas is one of the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria. With its golden dunes, upmarket hotels and beautiful beaches, it is little wonder that so many people flock here every year. Maspalomas is the oldest tourist resort in Gran Canaria and there is a 68 metre tall lighthouse there, as well as plenty of [...]

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I’ve had a lot of messages recently from people wanting to know if you need to speak Spanish to find work in Gran Canaria. One of them was looking for work in a hospital or morgue, one was looking for barwork and another was a masseuse. To be honest, it depends what kind of work [...]

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