Relocating to Gran Canaria is a dream for many people and the idea of living somewhere hot and sunny is certainly the stuff that daydreams are made of. But what it is like living in Gran Canaria if you are… (READ MORE)
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)
If you are thinking about buying a cheap camera, I-phone or other device in Gran Canaria, be very careful where you go. A lot of the shops in the tourist areas are selling fake goods and there have been reports… (READ MORE)
It is all very well to sample some Canarian cooking while you are exploring Gran Canaria but what about British fry ups or dinners? Maybe you fancy a taste of home while you’re away, in which case I can recommend… (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)
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)
So what is the weather in Gran Canaria right now? Actually it might not be the sun and blue skies you had your fingers crossed for!! There is another storm on its way, according to some weather reports. This is… (READ MORE)
If you are wondering about the mid February weather in Gran Canaria you might be wishing you hadn’t! Right now we have rain, high winds and storms. There were eight metre waves crashing into Puerto Mogan yesterday (the harbour was… (READ MORE)