Playa Taurito
Playa Taurito is a narrow valley with native sand. The area, which is also called Lago Taurito Oasis, is lined with hotels. This resort is suitable for nightlife lovers, since it’s only a short bus ride or cab ride to… (READ MORE)
Agaete
Agaete is a seafaring community in the northwest of Gran Canaria. You used to be able to see the “Finger of God” (rock formation) from there until we had a hurricane in 2005 and snapped it in half! Agaete is… (READ MORE)
Snow in Gran Canaria – February 2011
The adverts on the TV might claim that Gran Canaria has “365 days of sunshine a year” but what about all the snow? Actually most years we don’t get any snow and, when we do, it’s just on the top… (READ MORE)
Schedule of Dates for Las Palmas Carnaval 2011 – Plan Your Trip!
The dates for the Carnaval Las Palmas have finally been announced and you can find a complete guide here: http://lpacarnaval.com/events?locale=en as well as on our 2011 Gran Canaria calendar here: https://www.cunningcanary.com/2011-gran-canaria-festival-calendar/ If you are thinking about booking a holiday to… (READ MORE)
Christmas Dinner in Gran Canaria
It’s that time of year again and if you are going on holiday to Gran Canaria during December the odds are that you want to know where to get Christmas dinner in Gran Canaria. It is best to book in… (READ MORE)
McDonalds Gran Canaria
Some people visit the island of Gran Canaria with the prospect of sampling some Canarian cooking in mind. Others only want to know about McDonalds Gran Canaria or Burger King Gran Canaria. More people seem to fall in the middle… (READ MORE)
Retiring to Gran Canaria – What You Need to Know
Relocating to Gran Canaria is a dream for many people and the idea of living somewhere hot and sunny is certainly the stuff that daydreams are made of. But what it is like living in Gran Canaria if you are… (READ MORE)
Dolphin Trips Gran Canaria – What to Expect
One of the most popular excursions in Gran Canaria has to be the dolphin trips which leave from Puerto Rico harbour and you can check out my post “dolphin trips in Gran Canaria” for my review. If you’re staying in… (READ MORE)
Cheap Electronics in Gran Canaria – A Word of Warning
If you are thinking about buying a cheap camera, I-phone or other device in Gran Canaria, be very careful where you go. A lot of the shops in the tourist areas are selling fake goods and there have been reports… (READ MORE)
Playa del Ingles
Playa del Ingles is the biggest resort in Gran Canaria and it is situated on the south-west coast. It is popular with old and young tourists and families seem to like it too, although some of the areas can be… (READ MORE)