Anfi Beach
If you come on holiday to Gran Canaria you will probably encounter some timeshare touts at some point (or every day!) asking if you have seen Anfi beach or Anfi del Mar yet. You can see more about timeshare here…. (READ MORE)
It’s Carnival Time in Gran Canaria!
It’s that time of year again, when carnival (or carnaval, to use the Spanish spelling) comes to town. You can enjoy the carnival in any town in Gran Canaria, such as the Carnaval Internacional Maspalomas 2009 but the Las Palmas… (READ MORE)
Why Boilers Don’t Last Long in the Canaries!
We have had no hot water since Saturday evening! Now, with February temperatures being what they are (warm in the day and cool at dawn and night) taking a cold shower isn’t my idea of fun! However, I was interested… (READ MORE)
Puerto Rico Voted 5th Best Package Holiday Destination
According to the Daily Record, Puerto Rico is one of the top package holiday destinations! You can read the full list at: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2009/02/16/benidorm-voted-favourite-destination-for-package-holidays-86908-21127240/
Canarian Art and Crafts
There are more examples of native art and culture in Gran Canaria than in any of the other Canary Islands. If you are interested in native art, rather than the newer stuff, you might like to check out the painted… (READ MORE)
What is the Weather Like in Gran Canaria in February?
February is one of the coldest months in Gran Canaria and we actually have snow 1600 metres up right now! This month has been strange weather-wise. We’ve had rain and strong winds. The wind last Thursday and Friday night was… (READ MORE)
Carnaval Internacional Maspalomas 2009
If you are going to be in Gran Canaria between 12 and 22 March, you will be in time to see the Carnaval Internacional Maspalomas 2009! You can see the program here and most of the Carnaval events will be… (READ MORE)
The 3 Best Things About Gran Canaria
If you saw the post The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria you might be thinking it’s all doom and gloom here. But you’d be wrong! The Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria in particular, have plenty to offer and I… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria speedlinks 5 Feb 2009
Links about Gran Canaria from around the blogosphere: Narfstrom – amazing images of the island from Andrea Holiday-Rental-Center – a nice things to do article by Robert Caskandkeg – all about our beer! Isle-Of-Gran-Canaria – news of our bigger airport in the works Airticketcheaper –… (READ MORE)
The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria
You might think that living in Gran Canaria is like living in paradise but it isn’t actually that different from anywhere else apart from the sun! With all the questions about which are the best resorts in Gran Canaria you… (READ MORE)