Cita Centre, Playa del Ingles
The Cita Centre, or Cita shopping centre, in Playa del Inglés, is quite central and is worth a look. A lot of the bars and restaurants are German but don’t let that put you off if you’re not from Germany… (READ MORE)
Ferry from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria but you fancy visiting Tenerife for the day you can either fly or get the ferry. Flights are about 40 euros and there is ferry information here: http://www.aferry.es/Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-ferry-es.htm You can get the… (READ MORE)
Fiesta de la Cuevita (Festival of the Little Cave)
The Virgin of the Cuevita festival takes place between 15th and 30th August, with up to 25,000 people expected to attend. This festival is in Artenara and there are concerts. The festival begins tonight at 7pm, when there is a… (READ MORE)
Chinese Buffet Restaurants
Whether you are on a budget, you just like Chinese food or you like the idea of an “eat all you like” restaurant, the Chinese buffets in Puerto Rico are pretty good. They are all 5.98€. There are four in… (READ MORE)
The Current Temperature in Gran Canaria
This week might be a bit hot, even for diehard sun worshippers! We’ve been having temperatures over 40ºC in the daytimes (and not much cooler at night). I’m enjoying the mornings at home sitting in front of the fan but… (READ MORE)
Varadero – New Restaurant in Puerto de Mogan
We decided to go to Puerto de Mogan on Saturday and we were lucky to discover a new restaurant there. Varadero is located next to the harbour so you can’t miss it. First of all we went to La Cofradia,… (READ MORE)
New Monday Art Market in Mogan
An extra market in Gran Canaria has been given the go ahead by both the mayor and market councillor of Mogan. Markets are great for tourists and also for the local Canarian communities who are feeling the credit crisis pinch… (READ MORE)
July Heatwave
Well it’s certainly hot this week here and it’s going to get worse (or better, depending on how hot you like it!) August is going to be hotter still! It’s been 30ºC in the UK and across Europe this week… (READ MORE)
Be Careful with Electrics!
No I’m not talking about the dodgy Indian shops along the Passarella Centre (although you might want to be careful with those too!) 😮 If you are taking your holidays in Gran Canaria, be careful with anything you plug in,… (READ MORE)
Colina Mar Aparthotel Puerto Rico
The Colina Mar apartments in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, are up by the Europa Centre. They are popular apartments and the complex has two heated pools, a bar, shop, restaurant and entertainment. If you are looking for budget accommodation in… (READ MORE)