Gran Canaria Nightlife
The nightlife in Gran Canaria is quite varied and you can choose from quiet harbour bars and restaurants to large nightclubs which are open until the small hours. I used to work as a DJ so I know a few… (READ MORE)
Dia de San Juan (St John’s Day)
This festival takes place in late June and celebrates the history of Las Palmas. You can see plenty of local festivities and rituals, together with sporting events, open-air concerts and theatrical performances. There are also food stalls so you can sample some Canarian cooking. At… (READ MORE)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Whether you’re staying in Puerto Rico, Amadores or Playa del Inglés, it’s easy to get to Las Palmas and there is a lot to see, including museums, galleries and other attractions (oh, and lots of shops and bars!!) Many of… (READ MORE)
How to Find a Doctor or Dentist in Gran Canaria
It’s a good idea to find out where the nearest doctor’s surgery is when you arrive… just in case! There are English speaking dentists and doctors around the tourists resorts of Gran Canaria and they are all qualified to the… (READ MORE)
Heatwave in Gran Canaria!
Well I like to call myself a sun worshipper but sometimes the heat here is overwhelming! Since Gran Canaria is situated off the north coast of Africa, we get a lot of their weather blowing over here and the location is… (READ MORE)
Dolphin Trips in Gran Canaria
I did a dolphin trip last week when my family was over and it was really good so I thought I’d share it with you! You can book dolphin trips in Puerto Escala (Puerto Rico) – just ask for Kevin… (READ MORE)
Holidays in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a great place for a holiday for several reasons. First of all, you are pretty much guaranteed warm sunshine! If you visit in June, July, August or September the weather can be pretty hot – expect temperatures… (READ MORE)
Canary Islands Rural Tourism
More and more people want to “get away from it all” when they come on holiday. And that doesn’t mean lying by a pool where kids are dive-bombing in, splashing you every 10 seconds, babies are screaming and people are… (READ MORE)
Restaurants Gran Canaria
If you are coming over on holiday, you will be pleasantly surprised at the restaurants. There is literally something for everyone and eating out doesn’t have to be expensive. Starting with the cheapest option, there are numerous restaurants where you… (READ MORE)
How Hot is it in the Canary Islands?
The weather seems to be the number one question on everybody’s lips this week! Coming in November, December, January or February means you are taking a risk with the weather. Two weeks ago we had a calima (hot, sandy winds from… (READ MORE)