Resident and freelance journalist Matthew Hirtes has recently published his first book titled “Going local in Gran Canaria”. Here Matthew uses his personal experiences, valuable information and colourful photos to offer the reader a humorous and accessible insight into life as a foreigner on Gran Canaria. Not only is the book directed at offering future [...]
The Mayor of Mogan, Francisco Gonzalez is currently in Berlin attending the International tourism fair. On his first day there he has successfully signed an agreement with Germany´s state broadcasting channel ZDF to allow them to travel to our island to record in the municipal of Mogan. A professional team of 150 from the channel [...]
Not only is Gran Canaria so popular thanks to the fantastic climate but also for the public events held throughout the year. The Carnival of Las Palmas grows in fame year after year and thousands of people come to the island to celebrate with the islanders this magical event. Las Palmas celebrated their “Comic” themed [...]
A Hidden beauty inland Nearly all visitors to our island will no doubt have visited many of the beautiful beaches and coastal areas in Gran Canaria but how many know about the hidden beauties inland? One of my favourite places on the island is “Barranco de Los Cernícalos” translated to “Ravine of the kestrels”. For [...]
Thursday night activities begin at 9pm with the towns Carnival gala. Location: Market square On Friday night the activities start at 8pm with a concert, followed at 9.30pm a small street parade and at 10pm the drag queen show which is a mini version of the famous event held in Las Palmas. Location: Market square [...]
Gran Canaria on average ranges in temperatures from 20 to 30 degrees throughout the year so yesterday came as a great surprise when the temperature dropped to 14 degrees at 6pm in Puerto Rico and Arguíneguin. For those born here or have lived here for many years it was a huge shock to the system [...]
Formula 1 – A four way battle. Never in the history of Formula 1 have four drivers been left fighting for the Drivers title in the final race, there are sure to be millions glued to their tv sets on Sunday at 1pm to watch the final of this memorable year. Spain´s Fernando Alonso is [...]
A FIRST for Playa de Mogán: A Scottish wedding on Wednesday 20th October 2010: Garry and Joni tie the knot in the charming little Canarian private chapel belonging to one of Playa de Mogáns oldest families. The locals and many tourists have never heard or seen anything like it: All men in full Scottish costume [...]
The Canary Islands are known for their warm all year round subtropical climate and are the most popular winter destination in Europe. All of the islands offer a climate incomparable to the rest of Europe thanks to their closeness to the west coast of North Africa, the best of the weather is to be found [...]
Last saturday we held our Companies Summer party. All our employees brought a typical dish from their country of origin so we all enjoyed Paella, Speckknödel from Austria, Quich from Switzerland, appertizers from Denmark along with some great desserts. All our employees came along with their partners and children and we had hours of fun [...]
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