Gran Canaria is currently on Alert Level 2 coronavirus restrictions. This is reviewed each Thursday with possible extensions or rule adjustments for fiesta days and religious holidays. Update: 13th september 2021 Gran Canaria is on Orange Alert Level 2. This is reviewed weekly and based on the data it means the island could easily go … read more
Cercados de Espino is a traditional Canarian village just 15 minutes drive from Arguineguin in the south of Gran Canaria. The windy road that leads to this rural Gran Canaria village is full of character and begins at the Arguineguin barranco. This small and off the beaten track location is one of the friendliest places you … read more
St Patricks Day is 17th March a religious day, celebrated all over the world often with music, good food, Guinness and wearing a lot of green. As there are Irish Bars in most resorts on the island, there are parties and gatherings every year to celebrate St Patricks Day Gran Canaria style. Location: Puerto Rico & … read more
Gran Canaria is well known for being a place to relax and disconnect, so I was delighted to discover a place in the west of the island called Tasarte. The small town has a lovely windy road which leads down to a stretch of pebble beach with the lonely but lively Tasarte beach bar or … read more
El Tablero Shopping Center is an outdoor shopping center in the south of Gran Canaria. Its convenient location means it’s great for shopping in Gran Canaria, whether you are looking for clothing, things for the home, a new mobile phone or some groceries. There are also several bars and restaurants to enjoy a bite to … read more
El Mirador Shopping Center is located in Telde across the GC1 from Las Terrazas Shopping Center. It first opened its doors on 26th November 2010. Primark is one of the is one of the biggest attractions of El Mirador center along with large Mercadona supermarket (formerly EROSKI). Other shops in El Mirador include Zara, Pull … read more
