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Canarian Art and Crafts

There are more examples of native art and culture in Gran Canaria than in any of the other Canary Islands. If you are interested in native art, rather than the newer stuff, you might like to check out the painted… (READ MORE)

Canarian Soup Recipe with Watercress

Known here in Gran Canaria as potaje de berros, this delicious soup is something that appears on many Canarian menus. Perhaps you sampled this with your Canarian cooking recipes while you were here on holiday, or maybe you just fancy… (READ MORE)

Artenara

This Canarian village is located in the central west area of the island. The population is under 1500 and a lot of the municipality is covered by mountains. There are also forests, valleys, farmlands and green spaces. Pinar de Tamadaba,… (READ MORE)

New Monday Art Market in Mogan

An extra market in Gran Canaria has been given the go ahead by both the mayor and market councillor of Mogan. Markets are great for tourists and also for the local Canarian communities who are feeling the credit crisis pinch… (READ MORE)

Canarian Cheese

If you like Canarian cooking you will probably like Canarian cheese too. There are lots of varieties ranging from the softest goat cheese to the ripest, hardest cured cheese. Canarian cheese is bursting with flavor, whichever variety you try. Canarians… (READ MORE)

Canarian Cooking

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… (READ MORE)

San Fernando

San Fernando is considered to be for the locals so very few tourists will stay in this area of the island. However, if you take the time to explore the quaint back streets and quiet tapas bars on offer, you might be… (READ MORE)

Gran Canaria Romerias

The Romeria is one of the traditional customs enjoyed throughout Gran Canaria, and everyone can join in with the fun. A Romeria is a traditional pilgrimage, which every village and town will perform throughout the year. This fascinating Catholic celebration… (READ MORE)

Pio Pio Bar

Pio Pio is a beach bar on Tauro beach, which is one of the few natural beaches that remain in Gran Canaria. This beach is a short walk (maybe 20 minutes) from the lively resort of Puerto Rico and can… (READ MORE)