Archive for Gran Canaria
March 25, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, Taxes & Laws
The purchase of flats under construction is quite safe in Spain if proper precautions are taken and the Promoter is requested to comply with the Law. Before buying a flat under construction, it is essential to ensure that the municipal Building Permit has been granted to the building project. Before making any payment or reservation [...]
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March 18, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, Maspalomas, Photos & videos of Gran Canaria
Author: Tudor Barlow Beautiful Gran Canaria
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March 18, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, News
Island hopping is great fun and a chance to see the different qualities of all 7 Canary Islands but it wasn’t always common place. On 24 January 1941 the first air flight between Los Rodeos, Tenerife and Gando, Gran Canaria took place and a big celebration has been held to mark the 70th anniversary of [...]
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March 15, 2011
· Filed under Arguineguin, Puerto Rico and Mogan, Gran Canaria, News
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 [...]
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March 11, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, News
You may think you know Gran Canaria well but it can always serve up a few new surprises, for instance did you know that it produces some of the tastiest coffee beans in the world? The coffee drinking culture is part of the relaxed lifestyle that the island offers, even in the wonderful year round [...]
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February 18, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, Photos & videos of Gran Canaria
Vegueta is the oldest part of the city. With more than 500 years of history you can enjoy walks through narrow alleys, relax under the shadow of old trees on quiet squares, visit museums, eat in fancy restaurants and learn a lot about Canarian history. Among other things we strongly recommend you visiting the Museum [...]
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February 11, 2011
· Filed under Arguineguin, Puerto Rico and Mogan, Gran Canaria
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 [...]
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February 9, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, News
They don’t need much excuse for a party in Gran Canaria and Carnival time is the biggest party of all. Regional celebrations will take place all around the island but the biggest event is in the capital Las Palmas. Here is the full line up. FEBRUARY 19 th – Murgas Final, Santa Catalina Park 20 [...]
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January 31, 2011
· Filed under Gran Canaria, Photos & videos of Gran Canaria
Before your eyes lies a wide, deep green valley, behind which you can glimpse the sea glowing in various shades of blue. The total silence calms your very inner self. Birds are happily chirping from palm trees. The barking of a dog, carried by its echo several times through the valley. The morning air is [...]
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