The Cunning Canary

My Grand life on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands!

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End of the World Party – Atlantis Uno, Playa del Ingles

April 15th, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Mayan calender mysteriously ends in 2012, which fuels the belief among some people that the world is going to end at the end of this year! I have a tin of salmon in the cupboard which doesn’t expire until 2013 so I think I can safely disprove that theory Some bars in Gran Canaria [...]

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Flicks – British Restaurant in Gran Canaria

April 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments

It is all very well to sample some Canarian cooking while you are exploring Gran Canaria but what about British fry ups or dinners? Maybe you fancy a taste of home while you’re away, in which case I can recommend the meals in Flicks. Flicks is a really good restaurant in the Europa Centre, Puerto [...]

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Drinking in Bars in Gran Canaria – Don’t Get Ripped Off!

February 17th, 2010 · No Comments

For most people, drinking is part of the fun if they are going on holiday. Some people like a glass of local wine on the balcony while they enjoy the balmy Canarian air. Others like to go out and drink as much as possible and dance the night away in one of the Gran Canaria [...]

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The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria

January 30th, 2009 · 10 Comments

You might think that living in Gran Canaria is like living in paradise but it isn’t actually that different from anywhere else apart from the sun! Whether you are on holiday here or living here, these are my 3 worst things about the island. Feel free to join the debate! (Just so you know I’m [...]

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