The Altair Hotel Puerto Rico is quite near the Europa Centre where I live. It’s quite basic but friendly and clean. This hotel has a one key rating and is self catering only. These are little apartments which are fine… (READ MORE)
Bahia Feliz is between the airport and San Agustín Gran Canaria. It’s on the east coast of the island and is a nice, quiet resort if you don’t fancy the noise and bright lights of Playa del Ingles or central… (READ MORE)
You are not likely to get bored in Gran Canaria because of all the different parties, fiestas and events taking place throughout the year. Nothing is “weather dependent” in Gran Canaria, like it is at home, because the weather is… (READ MORE)
When planning a holiday in Gran Canaria, it is nice to know what is going on when you arrive. Gran Canaria features all kinds of fiestas, festivals, parades, public holidays and celebrations, as you an see in the following table…. (READ MORE)
There is usually something entertaining going on and, if you are visiting Gran Canaria on holiday, you will want to know what events and festivals are going to coincide with your trip. The weather and climate are also important but… (READ MORE)
The carnival in Las Palmas in 2010 lasts from January 26th until February 20th and there are all kinds of events from processions, parades, music, dancing, food and drink shows, drag queen competitions and, of course, the Carnival Queen Gala…. (READ MORE)
The Carnival Queen Gala takes place on February 12th in Las Palmas and this is part of the Las Palmas Carnival 2010. Expect to see some truly wild costumes including glitter, sparkles, feathers and skyscraper heels… and that’s just the… (READ MORE)
St Joseph’s Day in Gran Canaria falls on March 19th and it is the feast day of Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary. Since Canarians are Catholic (most of them!) this is an important holiday, not least because the… (READ MORE)
As a nation of Catholics, the Spanish and Canarians celebrate Easter. Holy Thursday falls on April 1st in 2010, the day before Good Friday. The whole week is called Holy Week or “Semana Santa” in Spanish and you will see… (READ MORE)
Good Friday falls on April 2nd next year. Most Canarians are Catholic so they celebrate Easter. There are processions in the street during Holy Week (the week before Easter) and you will see Canarians carrying religious statues in these processions…. (READ MORE)