Snorkeling in Gran Canaria
If you are wondering about snorkeling in Gran Canaria, the good news is that there are lots of places to do it. You can either bring your own equipment or buy it when you arrive (good quality stuff from one… (READ MORE)
Maspalomas Carnival 2010
The Maspalomas Carnival, also spelt Maspalomas Carnaval (in Spanish!), is set to take place from 11th to 21st March 2010 and it has a Eurovision Song Contest theme this year. The carnival features singing, dancing, competitions and parades. The Las… (READ MORE)
Christmas in Gran Canaria – What’s On?
If you are going to be spending Christmas in Gran Canaria, you might be wondering what’s on. Of course, lying on the beach and sunbathing makes a nice change on Christmas day but what about Christmas Eve in Gran Canaria… (READ MORE)
2010 Gran Canaria Festival Calendar
There is always something going on in Gran Canaria and, if you are coming on holiday, you will want to know what events and festivals coincide with your stay. Some of the fiestas are a bit of a pain for… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria Webcams
If you want to see some Gran Canaria webcam images to find out more about Gran Canaria or see what kind of weather Gran Canaria is having right now, have a look at http://www.grancanariaonline.com/webcam/images.php for a selection of Gran Canaria… (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)
Anfi Beach
If you come on holiday to Gran Canaria you will probably encounter some timeshare touts at some point (or every day!) asking if you have seen Anfi beach or Anfi del Mar yet. You can see more about timeshare here…. (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)
Canarian Art and Crafts
There are more examples of native art and culture in Gran Canaria than in any of the other Canary Islands. If you are interested in native art, rather than the newer stuff, you might like to check out the painted… (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)