The Babalu is in a good location for getting to the Europa Centre and is only a 15 minute walk down the hill to Amadores beach. The apartments are basic but very clean with a good-size balcony. There are three… (READ MORE)
Someone recently asked me about catamaran trips departing from Gran Canaria and there are a few I know (and have sampled!) The reason why people sometimes specify catamaran trips (as opposed to boat trips) is that their design (think of… (READ MORE)
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)
If you are staying in Playa del Ingles you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bars, since that is the home of The Irish Centre, which is FULL of them! But what about if you are in… (READ MORE)
One of the most popular excursions in Gran Canaria has to be the dolphin trips which leave from Puerto Rico harbour and you can check out my post “dolphin trips in Gran Canaria” for my review. If you’re staying in… (READ MORE)
If you are looking for hotels in Puerto Rico or Amadores beach you will be spoilt for choice but what about if you prefer a more personal touch? Finca E is a really great place to stay. It’s on top… (READ MORE)
I have very few favourite restaurants here because most of them seem to have the same menu and use the same defrosted vegetables and offer the same mediocre quality of food (sorry but it’s true!) However, if you are searching… (READ MORE)
La Taberna is my favourite restaurant in Gran Canaria (I haven’t actually tried any in Las Palmas but I do like La Taberna!) You can get wines from all over the world and the food is to die for! A… (READ MORE)