If you don’t mind spending 60 euros you can get a taxi from the airport to Puerto Rico but most people would rather take public transport, since the bus costs about 6 euros and takes around an hour. I once… (READ MORE)
I recently received this email from a couple in Bucharest who are wondering about Gran Canaria for disabled visitors. For example, how easy is it get around the island in a wheelchair and can they do boat trips and other… (READ MORE)
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… (READ MORE)
Nothing beats a holiday to the sun but some people pay a fortune for tickets and others seem to get really cheap flights to Gran Canaria – why is that?! Well it can be a matter of chance. I had… (READ MORE)
I recently received a message from Patricia, who is wondering about moving to La Higuerita and who asked me about the place and the cost of living. Thanks for your most recent message, Patricia – I’ll post it on here… (READ MORE)
Unless you are actually staying in San Agustín you might not get to see this part of the island. Most people on holiday in Gran Canaria are in either Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas or Puerto Rico but San Agustín is… (READ MORE)
1. Hit the Beach Puerto Rico beach is very clean and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops behind it. You are also only a short walk away from the boat trips. Amadores Beach is a 20 minute walk… (READ MORE)
I really love walking and have found some nice routes around the island. I live in the South so most of my walking Gran Canaria tours take place there (either to and from work or to and from the shop!)… (READ MORE)
If you are staying in Las Palmas then Playa de la Alcaravaneras is a very close beach. Situated in the northeast of Gran Canaria, Playa de la Alcaravaneras has calm water and golden sands. There are cafes, restaurants and bars… (READ MORE)
Agaete is a seafaring community in the northwest of Gran Canaria. You used to be able to see the “Finger of God” (rock formation) from there until we had a hurricane in 2005 and snapped it in half! Agaete is… (READ MORE)