Moya
The town of Moya is at the edge of the Barranco de Moya ravine. This sleepy town is accessible via a narrow road. If you’re driving, you need to take the GC-70 or GC-700 from Santa Maria de Guia de Gran… (READ MORE)
Playa de Puerto Rico
If you’re staying in Puerto Rico you’ll be pleased with the beach. Puerto Rico beach, or Playa de Puerto Rico as it’s known in Spanish, isn’t the biggest beach on the island but it’s never too packed to lay your… (READ MORE)
Firgas
Firgas is in the central north part of Gran Canaria. This town is one of seven in Gran Canaria that has no beach although the coast is only five or ten minutes away. You can get great views of the… (READ MORE)
Playa de la Alcaravaneras
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)
Schedule of Dates for Las Palmas Carnaval 2011 – Plan Your Trip!
The dates for the Carnaval Las Palmas have finally been announced and you can find a complete guide here: http://lpacarnaval.com/events?locale=en as well as on our 2011 Gran Canaria calendar here: https://www.cunningcanary.com/2011-gran-canaria-festival-calendar/ If you are thinking about booking a holiday to… (READ MORE)
Puerto Mogan with Kids
Some people enjoy the hustle and bustle of large resorts like Playa del Ingles or Puerto Rico but that isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for something smaller and quieter, especially if you have young kids or if you… (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)
Playa del Ingles
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)
Maspalomas
Maspalomas is one of the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria. With its golden dunes, upmarket hotels and beautiful beaches, it is little wonder that so many people flock here every year. Maspalomas is the oldest tourist resort in Gran… (READ MORE)
Tips for Exploring Las Palmas
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)