Self Catering Tips for Gran Canaria
When you go on holiday to Gran Canaria you might want to go half board or you might want to be all inclusive (if you don’t mind staying in the hotel most of the time). If you are going to… (READ MORE)
Roque Nublo
If you fancy getting away from the beach or the pool for a day, why not pay a visit to the Roque Nublo? This translates to mean “Cloud Rock” and Roque Nublo is the second highest rock in Gran Canaria… (READ MORE)
Fataga, Gran Canaria
If you want to explore Gran Canaria, there are all kinds of pretty villages and Fataga is easy to get to. Where is it? Located in the “Valley of a Thousand Palms” it is surrounded by palm trees, fruit trees… (READ MORE)
AquaSol Apartments Gran Canaria
The Aquasol Apartments in Puerto Rico are right at the top of the hills so bear in mind you’ll at least need to fork out for a taxi on the way back up unless you are superfit! Being that high… (READ MORE)
Camping in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria hotels vary from very basic self catering to luxurious 5 star hotels but what about camping? With the glorious Canarian weather camping might be something you want to think about. Whether you want to come on holiday with… (READ MORE)
Have Prices Gone Up in Gran Canaria?
A lot of people are complaining about the prices here but nothing has really changed much in the past few years except the exchange rate. When you used to get a euro and a half for your pound, things seemed… (READ MORE)
Atlántico Shopping Centre in Vecindario
If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, you will probably be based along the south coast, such as in Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas or Puerto Rico. If you fancy doing some serious shopping in Gran Canaria, I recommend getting… (READ MORE)
Rhodos Palace, Puerto Rico
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)
Dunes and Tunes Bar in Maspalomas
There are lots of bars along the promenade in Maspalomas but Dunes and Tunes stands out because it’s always lively, busy and there is live music on in the evenings. You can dance until 1 or 2 in the morning… (READ MORE)
About Me
Hi folks!! My name is Victoria and I moved to sunny Gran Canaria almost 10 years ago. Wow, doesn’t time fly! I started off writing some tips about moving here for a friend that was thinking along the same lines… (READ MORE)