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Getting Married in Gran Canaria

The prospect of getting married in Gran Canaria under the warm sun with beautiful scenery is very tempting but there are a few things you need to know before deciding whether a wedding in Gran Canaria is for you. Weddings… (READ MORE)

Ron Miel – Honey Rum

Honey rum has a great flavour and you often get a free shot of it after dinner in Canarian restaurants. Rum has been produced in Gran Canaria for a long time, especially the famous Arehucas, ever since sugar cane was… (READ MORE)

Self Catering Tips for Gran Canaria

When you go on holiday to Gran Canaria you might want to go half board or you might want to be all inclusive (if you don’t mind staying in the hotel most of the time). If you are going to… (READ MORE)

Is it Quiet in Gran Canaria in May?

According to http://www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000043/0/23741/daily-news-article.html tourism to the Canary Islands is “in freefall”. Whereas I wouldn’t put it quite like that it does seem to be quiet right now. 🙁 April and May are usually the quietest months though. It is the… (READ MORE)

Camping in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria hotels vary from very basic self catering to luxurious 5 star hotels but what about camping?  With the glorious Canarian weather camping might be something you want to think about. Whether you want to come on holiday with… (READ MORE)

Have Prices Gone Up in Gran Canaria?

A lot of people are complaining about the prices here but nothing has really changed much in the past few years except the exchange rate. When you used to get a euro and a half for your pound, things seemed… (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)