How Much is Beer in Gran Canaria
If you want to know how much is beer in Gran Canaria, the answer is that it varies… a lot!! If you want cheap beer, you can go to M&Ms bar in the Puerto Rico shopping centre where beer is… (READ MORE)
The Indian Head bar, Puerto Rico
The Indian Head is one of those bars I’ve walked past many times and never ventured inside! When it comes to bars Gran Canaria offers a fair bit of variety and this bar looked a bit different from the outside…. (READ MORE)
Winter is Coming to Gran Canaria
OK maybe I am exaggerating slightly. It appears to have dropped to about 24 degrees C in the daytime which I am sure is hot enough for most tourists lucky enough to have a holiday to Gran Canaria. For me,… (READ MORE)
Today’s Trip to the Dentist
Well, having got back from Dentist San Martin, I am much happier than I was an hour ago! I had a root canal done there a few months back but the tooth kept on aching. Then I went this morning… (READ MORE)
Sioux City Gran Canaria
Sioux City, which was originally built in 1969 for $2 million, has been a popular theme park for both locals and tourists for many years. Don Alejandro del Castillo, who owned the land, made a deal with 20th Century Fox… (READ MORE)
Migrating Birds in Gran Canaria
Many people come to Gran Canaria for the wildlife. Not only can you visit Palmitos Park Gran Canaria but you can take dolphin trips in Gran Canaria, spot sea turtles on various boat trips, see iguanas on many paths and… (READ MORE)
What is the Weather in Gran Canaria at Christmas
If you fancy a bit of sun at Christmas (and let’s be honest, most of us crave it by then!) what about a holiday in Gran Canaria? Daily sun is not guaranteed as such but when you have a cloudy… (READ MORE)
7 Things to do in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
If you have a holiday in Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles might well be your resort. Fortunately there are plenty of things to do in the area. You might be interested in car hire in the Canary Islands and then… (READ MORE)
Airlines & Travel Companies Going Bust
A number of airlines and travel companies have gone out of business recently, including Futura, Zoom Airlines, XL Airways and Seguro Holidays. XL Airways went into administration last Friday morning, annoyingly one day before my sister was supposed to be… (READ MORE)
Rain in Gran Canaria!
So much for the recent heatwave. This week we’ve had RAIN!! Now whereas that might be exciting for ex pats like me who only see rain a couple of times a year, it might not be all that amusing for… (READ MORE)