Jeep Safari
One of the most fun things you can do in Gran Canaria this year has to be the jeep safari, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different to the dolphin trips, fishing trips and shopping that most tourists… (READ MORE)
Playa de Los Secos
Playa de Los Secos is a 260 metre long and 25 metre wide beach in the Mogan area of Gran Canaria. With fine grey, gravel-type sand and a gentle tide, this area is sometimes frequented by nudists but very often… (READ MORE)
How to Get from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico
If you don’t mind spending 60 euros you can get a taxi from the airport to Puerto Rico but most people would rather take public transport, since the bus costs about 6 euros and takes around an hour. I once… (READ MORE)
Gran Canaria for Disabled Visitors
I recently received this email from a couple in Bucharest who are wondering about Gran Canaria for disabled visitors. For example, how easy is it get around the island in a wheelchair and can they do boat trips and other… (READ MORE)
Tips for Your Summer 2012 Holiday in Gran Canaria
I received the following message a while ago and decided to make a Q&A out of it, since the questions are quite popular ones. If you are travelling to Gran Canaria with a family this might help you. QUESTION: Hi,… (READ MORE)
Public Transport
If you want to explore Gran Canaria, you have several options. There is no train system, which should not surprise you too much, considering the size of Gran Canaria. There is, however, a very economical bus system. Buses are known… (READ MORE)
Anfi del Mar
If white Caribbean sand and turquoise sea sounds like your idea of heaven, you will like Anfi del Mar. Although this is primarily a timeshare resort, the beach is not private and anybody can visit. I’ve been there numerous times!… (READ MORE)
Galdar
Garldar used to be the centre of the Guanche civilisation in Gran Canaria, so there are lots of archaeological ruins there. The Spanish took over from the Guanches in 1484 and the name Galdar comes from the word “Agaldar”, meaning… (READ MORE)
Tejeda
Tejeda, which is in the west central part of Gran Canaria, is quite small. There is a primary school, some churches and a post office, as well as some squares, but the population is only about two thousand. The Cruz… (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)