Ingenio
Ingenio is a small Canarian town which is known for its arts and crafts. There is a sugar press monument on the roundabout which you will see when you enter the town. A lot of sugar cane used to be… (READ MORE)
Floods in Gran Canaria
You can see from the pictures on here: http://www.hollandsenieuwe.com/blog/canarische-eilanden-overspoeld-met-regen_24707/ how bad the flooding in Gran Canaria can get. I remember during my first ever month on the island we had a torrential downpour and the shop underneath the hotel I… (READ MORE)
Christmas Dinner in Gran Canaria
It’s that time of year again and if you are going on holiday to Gran Canaria during December the odds are that you want to know where to get Christmas dinner in Gran Canaria. It is best to book in… (READ MORE)
Working from Home and Living in Gran Canaria
If you don’t want to work in a bar or restaurant, what else is there to do for a job in Gran Canaria? Well for the past few years I’ve been working from home freelance and also doing part time… (READ MORE)
Retiring to Gran Canaria – What You Need to Know
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)
Irish Bars in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria
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)
Dolphin Trips Gran Canaria – What to Expect
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)
Cheap Electronics in Gran Canaria – A Word of Warning
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)
Playa de las Canteras
In some ways Playa de las Canteras in Las Palmas is similar to the beaches in the south, but a lot of people prefer Las Canteras beach because it is not so touristy and it is often quieter (unless you… (READ MORE)
Tasty Canarian Tapas to Try
Some people find that when the weather is hot they don’t want to eat much and I can be that way too. Sometimes I just fancy some tapas for lunch or dinner and I find that’s enough – other times… (READ MORE)