If you want a holiday in Gran Canaria in four star luxury, the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Hotel is a wonderfully indulgent and relaxing spot, a short walk from Maspalomas dunes and lighthouse. There is a beauty… (READ MORE)
I asked 20 expert travellers what their advice was for adventurous travel on Gran Canaria, below you will find their answers but first here is mine so there are 21 sets of advice below, read them all and join in… (READ MORE)
Although you can use a British, Irish or European driving licence if you’re on holiday, you might want to get a Spanish driving licence if you’re going to be living here long term. This is what a Spanish driving licence… (READ MORE)
This is a photo a friend took in Melenara (near Telde) – As you can tell, he’s seen better days! Melenara is quite a small place and although the locals use the beach there (especially those who live in Telde,… (READ MORE)
Maspalomas Lighthouse is going to be converted into an Ethnography museum later in 2012, and it will cost around 400,000 euros. This project is part of the plans for World Tourism Day which will be held later this year in… (READ MORE)
Meloneras is an upmarket and chic part of Gran Canaria. Situated close to Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, Meloneras is on the south coast. There are lots of high-end boutiques, designers shops and jewellers in Meloneras Gran Canaria, as well… (READ MORE)
The internet in Gran Canaria might not be what you’re used to. The maximum speed outside Las Palmas is about 3 Mbps, although some places can only reach 1 Mbps and others aren’t even in an ADSL area. Take Tauro… (READ MORE)
If you are planning to visit Las Palmas during Carnaval time in 2012, you will be pleased to know that the local council has released the agenda, so you can get busy planning your trip. There is a Carnaval in… (READ MORE)
Valleseco is an attractive area north of the center of Gran Canaria. “Valle” is valley and “seco” is dry but there isn’t much about this green part of the island which can be called dry. There are hiking trails in… (READ MORE)
One of the most fun things you can do in Gran Canaria this year has to be the jeep safari, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different to the dolphin trips, fishing trips and shopping that most tourists… (READ MORE)