Garldar used to be the centre of the Guanche civilisation in Gran Canaria, so there are lots of archaeological ruins there. The Spanish took over from the Guanches in 1484 and the name Galdar comes from the word “Agaldar”, meaning… (READ MORE)
If you are staying in Las Palmas then Playa de la Alcaravaneras is a very close beach. Situated in the northeast of Gran Canaria, Playa de la Alcaravaneras has calm water and golden sands. There are cafes, restaurants and bars… (READ MORE)
Agaete is a seafaring community in the northwest of Gran Canaria. You used to be able to see the “Finger of God” (rock formation) from there until we had a hurricane in 2005 and snapped it in half! Agaete is… (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)
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)
Pueblo de Mogán is a small town about 5 miles up from the Puerto de Mogán resort. There is a church, a landscaped park and some local government offices there. Like Roque Nublo or Fataga, Gran Canaria, Pueblo de Mogan… (READ MORE)
Whether you are on a budget, you just like Chinese food or you like the idea of an “eat all you like” restaurant, the Chinese buffets in Puerto Rico are pretty good. They are all 5.98€. There are four in… (READ MORE)
An extra market in Gran Canaria has been given the go ahead by both the mayor and market councillor of Mogan. Markets are great for tourists and also for the local Canarian communities who are feeling the credit crisis pinch… (READ MORE)
I have very few favourite restaurants here because most of them seem to have the same menu and use the same defrosted vegetables and offer the same mediocre quality of food (sorry but it’s true!) However, if you are searching… (READ MORE)
One of the Best Gran Canaria Restaurants If you like good food, El Gaucho in Playa del Ingles is a fantastic restaurant! When I lived in Playa del Ingles I often went with my boyfriend for special occasions because the… (READ MORE)