I recently received a message from Patricia, who is wondering about moving to La Higuerita and who asked me about the place and the cost of living. Thanks for your most recent message, Patricia – I’ll post it on here… (READ MORE)
If you are going to be spending Christmas in Gran Canaria, you might be wondering what’s on. Of course, lying on the beach and sunbathing makes a nice change on Christmas day but what about Christmas Eve in Gran Canaria… (READ MORE)
You might not be thinking about Christmas yet. It is only the beginning of November after all. 🙂 However, Christmas day is only 46 days away so if you are toying with the idea of spending Christmas in Gran Canaria,… (READ MORE)
There is always something going on in Gran Canaria and, if you are coming on holiday, you will want to know what events and festivals coincide with your stay. Some of the fiestas are a bit of a pain for… (READ MORE)
The exchange rate is currently 0.97 cents to the pound which isn’t the best news for British people wanting to take a holiday in Gran Canaria! When you compare it to last year’s 1.20 to the pound or 2007’s 1.40… (READ MORE)
Well, Christmas in Gran Canaria was lots of fun. OK, not so much fun for me because I was working but we did as the Canarians do and had our Christmas dinner on 24th December rather than on Christmas day… (READ MORE)
It is incredibly busy here from about the 23rd of December until the 5th of January but fairly quiet outside those dates. If you fancy spending Christmas in Gran Canaria you should book your tickets soon since most of the… (READ MORE)
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)
I tend to stay on the island most of the time. I mean, why wouldn’t I? I live on a hot, sunny island and all my friends and family come and visit me here! However, sometimes I have to fly… (READ MORE)
Whether you’re staying in Puerto Rico, Amadores or Playa del Inglés, it’s easy to get to Las Palmas and there is a lot to see, including museums, galleries and other attractions (oh, and lots of shops and bars!!) Many of… (READ MORE)