Cardenas Real Estate Agent Blog - Gran Canaria

There are so many pleasurable sights and sounds in Gran Canaria, but let’s not forget the memorable tastes as well. The British based Guild Of Fine Foods are certainly aware of the tastes of Gran Canaria, they have announced that the 2009 World Cheese Awards will take place on the island, at a venue yet to be decided. It’s quite a coup, as it’s the first time the awards have gone outside the British Isles.

Just to make your mouth water, here are some of the reasons that Gran Canaria is a recognised centre for fine cheeses. They produce several types, made from cows, sheep and goats milk, or from a mixture of all three. One of the islands most famous cheeses is Flor de Guia, which is made from rennet produced from a cotton thistle. Depending on your taste buds, you may chose to try a fairly conventional cheese, a half cured variety that has a greasy texture, or a cured type which has a strong and slightly spicy taste.

The cheese awards will be followed by an international exposition of great cheeses but the events wont take place until September 2009. It would be cruel to wait that long to experience the wide range of cheese on offer in Gran Canaria, so get down to your local shop and try something new. Accompanied by a delightful Gran Canarian wine , you will discover that even eating a drinking is a pleasure in Gran Canaria.

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The World is shrinking every day as flights increase to link major cities with the sun, sea and sand that makes Gran Canaria such a popular place to visit and invest in property. As from November, there will be a weekly flight linking Moscow to Gran Canaria, spreading the word to 350 new tourists a week, that’s nearly 20,000 per year.

Gran Canaria has a very open and welcoming attitude to all nationalities, and the Russians can add the warm welcome to the many other qualities that are sure to impress them as they discover the island. Las Palmas council are thinking ahead and tourism councillor, Aday Ruiz, has been out to Moscow with representatives of Right Travel, the Canarian firm behind the flights, to smooth the way for our new visitors. The council estimate the new link could be worth 40 million euros per year in revenue for Gran Canaria.

Once our Russian friends have tasted life in Gran Canaria and fall in love with the island, like so many before, they will be pleased to know that Cardenas Real Estate are not only steeped in knowledge of the local property investment market, they also speak a wide range of languages including Russian. That’s one big barrier that can be removed straight away as Russian visitors look to buy a holiday home, welcome to Gran Canaria.

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Once again it is the high point of the summer for Puerto de Mogan - every year on a Sunday in mid-July our lovely harbour witnesses a very special and joyful event.  “La Virgen del Carmen” - Patron of the fishermen - is joyfully and lovingly transported by boat from Arguineguin, and welcomed into Puerto de Mogan amidst much festivity from hundreds of happy spectators.  The arrival is accompanied by a large flotilla of local craft of all sizes - whose owners and guests have a truly wonderful time, barbecuing, dancing and singing along the way.  Drenched in local atmosphere, this is a delightful and unforgettable tradition marking the beginning of the eagerly-awaited “Fiestas del Carmen” celebrations here in Puerto de Mogan, which will continue this year until Sunday 3rd August.

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As you lay on the vast expanse of sandy beach at Maspalomas, with the waves rolling in and the sand dunes behind you, work of any sort will be the last thing on your mind. It’s your bodies turn to get pampered and tanned, and your brain can enjoy a nice little snooze with just the odd spurt of exercise as you consider which testy restaurant or lively nightspot you would like to visit tonight.

It’s each to their own in Gran Canaria, but education is taken very seriously on the island, something to bear in mind, if you are toying with settling over here and bringing your children up in the education system. Schools have long summer holidays but there are lots of opportunities for extra learning via the Summer University of Maspalomas, part of the renowned Las Palmas University.

This summer it is in its 17th year and 1,500 students will be tackling a range of courses that vary from climate change to electoral reform or even obesity and nutrition. The short courses start on July 7 and run through to August 1, and take place at the Hotel Gloria Palace, not quite your average classroom.

Maybe they could do courses on property investment, finding the perfect location or negotiating the legal maze of buying a home. All sounds a bit of an effort, especially when there is all that beach to enjoy, thankfully clients of Cardenas Real Estate have all this taken care of for them by experts with years of experience. So if you want to join the growing number of Brits making the move to Gran Canaria, let Cardenas do your homework for you.

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