Some people enjoy the hustle and bustle of large resorts like Playa del Ingles or Puerto Rico but that isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for something smaller and quieter, especially if you have young kids or if you… (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)
Playa del Ingles is the biggest resort in Gran Canaria and it is situated on the south-west coast. It is popular with old and young tourists and families seem to like it too, although some of the areas can be… (READ MORE)
As you probably know, there are various resorts in Gran Canaria but which one is best? Well it depends on a few things. Are you looking for somewhere quiet or somewhere with a vibrant nightlife? Are you going to rent… (READ MORE)
Maspalomas is one of the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria. With its golden dunes, upmarket hotels and beautiful beaches, it is little wonder that so many people flock here every year. Maspalomas is the oldest tourist resort in Gran… (READ MORE)
I’ve had a lot of messages recently from people wanting to know if you need to speak Spanish to find work in Gran Canaria. One of them was looking for work in a hospital or morgue, one was looking for… (READ MORE)
Exploring Las Palmas is highly recommended. This is the capital of Gran Canaria and if you fancy a day away from the beach there is plenty to see there. Las Palmas is a bit of a sprawling city, however, and… (READ MORE)
If you’re not interested in putting on your hiking boots and doing a lot of walking Gran Canaria is ideal for driving around. The island is relatively small and there are a variety of car hire companies in Gran Canaria,… (READ MORE)
Bahia Feliz is between the airport and San AgustÃn Gran Canaria. It’s on the east coast of the island and is a nice, quiet resort if you don’t fancy the noise and bright lights of Playa del Ingles or central… (READ MORE)