Can You Live Permanently in the Canary Islands
The answer to that question has to be yes. I have been living here for 10 years and I know people who have been living in Gran Canaria for way more than that. I’m not sure I am going to… (READ MORE)
It’s Carnival Time in Gran Canaria!
It’s that time of year again, when carnival (or carnaval, to use the Spanish spelling) comes to town. You can enjoy the carnival in any town in Gran Canaria, such as the Carnaval Internacional Maspalomas 2009 but the Las Palmas… (READ MORE)
The 3 Best Things About Gran Canaria
If you saw the post The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria you might be thinking it’s all doom and gloom here. But you’d be wrong! The Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria in particular, have plenty to offer and I… (READ MORE)
The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria
You might think that living in Gran Canaria is like living in paradise but it isn’t actually that different from anywhere else apart from the sun! With all the questions about which are the best resorts in Gran Canaria you… (READ MORE)
Is Gran Canaria Busy in December
It is incredibly busy here from about the 23rd of December until the 5th of January but fairly quiet outside those dates. If you fancy spending Christmas in Gran Canaria you should book your tickets soon since most of the… (READ MORE)
How Much is Beer in Gran Canaria
If you want to know how much is beer in Gran Canaria, the answer is that it varies… a lot!! If you want cheap beer, you can go to M&Ms bar in the Puerto Rico shopping centre where beer is… (READ MORE)
Sioux City Gran Canaria
Sioux City, which was originally built in 1969 for $2 million, has been a popular theme park for both locals and tourists for many years. Don Alejandro del Castillo, who owned the land, made a deal with 20th Century Fox… (READ MORE)
Golf Courses Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a great island for sports. There are plenty of routes for walking and hiking in Gran Canaria for those who don’t want to lie on a sunlounger all day long. For beach holidays, it is also a… (READ MORE)
How to Find Cheap Flights to Gran Canaria
I tend to stay on the island most of the time. I mean, why wouldn’t I? I live on a hot, sunny island and all my friends and family come and visit me here! However, sometimes I have to fly… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria – From Tourist to Resident
Gran Canaria holidays? Bliss. We all enjoy holidays to Gran Canaria but what’s it like actually living here? Photo By Szeke There are pros and cons to living anywhere and many people who come to Gran Canaria or any… (READ MORE)