I recently received the following email and thought I would answer it here to benefit anyone else who wants to get away from it all and stay out of the main tourist areas on their Gran Canaria trip. I’ve already… (READ MORE)
How far in advance do you book your holiday? A few weeks, a few months or even a whole year ahead like some people are doing right now? The growing demand for Gran Canaria holiday bookings for the rest of… (READ MORE)
Bruce Springsteen fans, listen up – Bruce is coming to Gran Canaria! 😀 Although the date hasn’t been finalised yet (few things in Gran Canaria ever are!) it is believed to be May 15th, 2012. The other venues and dates… (READ MORE)
I recently received an email asking whether there was anywhere to donate unwanted clothing or goods. It’s a common enough situation, especially if you have kids who grow up quick, but it seems a waste to throw their too-small clothes… (READ MORE)
You might have seen this article in the news recently but what is a Presa Canaria exactly? This dog is what the Canary Islands were named after. The Presa Canaria has a big square head which is the same width… (READ MORE)
Pet shops in Gran Canaria are not like their British counterparts. You can buy cats, dogs and various other animals in Gran Canaria pet shops, although the 500 euros price tag for a Siamese or Persian kitten, or 700 euros… (READ MORE)
The Gran Chaparral Shopping Centre in Playa del Ingles used to be known as the English centre. Although it still features many bars offering an English style and theme, where many of the staff are English too, the Gran Chaparral is… (READ MORE)
At this time of year it is nice to get away for some sun and fun, and if you are interested in walking and hiking, you might be wondering what the Canaries have to offer. Although hiking is not one… (READ MORE)
Known here in Gran Canaria as potaje de berros, this delicious soup is something that appears on many Canarian menus. Perhaps you sampled this with your Canarian cooking recipes while you were here on holiday, or maybe you just fancy… (READ MORE)
Aer Lingus is now offering flights between Cork and Gran Canaria. The new service runs every Sunday and flights depart Cork at 7am. This route is operational until April 2012. The flights are 4 hours and 10 minutes, and non-stop…. (READ MORE)