I am English and have lived in sunny Gran Canaria for 15 years so far! The lifestyle is great here - I do a lot of scuba diving, deep sea fishing and of course sunbathing. Gran Canaria is called "the miniature continent" because there is everything here from beaches to mountains, and lakes to pine forests.
The exchange rate is currently 0.97 cents to the pound which isn’t the best news for British people wanting to take a holiday in Gran Canaria! When you compare it to last year’s 1.20 to the pound or 2007’s 1.40… (READ MORE)
Well, Christmas in Gran Canaria was lots of fun. OK, not so much fun for me because I was working but we did as the Canarians do and had our Christmas dinner on 24th December rather than on Christmas day… (READ MORE)
If you still haven’t worked out what you are going to do tomorrow, there is a buffet and party at Bar Pio Pio in Tauro and you can expect all the old cheesy Christmas tunes you love so much! If… (READ MORE)
If you are going to be in Gran Canaria for Christmas or New Year (or both!) you might like to visit Holiday World which is in Maspalomas. On Christmas day they have activities for kids from 5pm until 11pm, including… (READ MORE)
If you want a holiday in Gran Canaria in four star luxury, the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Hotel is a wonderfully indulgent and relaxing spot, a short walk from Maspalomas dunes and lighthouse. There is a beauty… (READ MORE)
Well the weather is certainly in keeping with the season. For us residents it’s pretty cold! It was about 22 degrees C today which isn’t bad but it’s gone under 20 degrees C right now and with temperatures going down… (READ MORE)
The Morasol Suites is quite a popular aparthotel. Situated next to Marina Suites in Puerto Base, it is a 5 minute walk from Puerto Rico beach and 10 minute walk from the main shopping centre. It is a modern aparthotel… (READ MORE)
One of the Best Gran Canaria Restaurants If you like good food, El Gaucho in Playa del Ingles is a fantastic restaurant! When I lived in Playa del Ingles I often went with my boyfriend for special occasions because the… (READ MORE)
Christmas in Gran Canaria is very special and a lot of people come every year. Actually, if you are thinking about coming for Christmas holidays in the sun, you might like to book now because a lot of the hotels… (READ MORE)
Here are some quick links to other bloggers thinking about the Canary Islands: Cheap Holidays In Gran Canaria – cheap is always good Lifer Inmobiliaria closes its 10 offices in the Gran Canaria Province and “disappears off the face of… (READ MORE)