Cardenas Real Estate Agent Blog - Gran Canaria

Last May we held a leaving party for our work colleague Markus who sadly decided to leave us to make a new life in Norway with his sentimental partner. Markus has been a true profesional and a great work colleague.

Markus, we wish you all the best!

By Cardenas News

Remember the name, Carla Suarez, this 19-year-old Las Palmas born tennis player is already turning heads, and forced her way through from the qualifying stages to reach the Quarter Finals of the French Open in Paris last week.

It was an amazing achievement for the rising star, and there was no shame in going out to Serbia’s, World number 3 ranked Jelena Jankovic by 3-6 and 2-6 in sets. Carla has had a taste of the big time and wants more, and is already practicing for Wimbledon. The French success will rocket her up the World rankings from 132 to about 50, and she can go straight into major tournaments without having to fight her way through the preliminary event.

It’s hardly surprising that Gran Canaria is a breeding ground for sports stars, it has the perfect climate and a great range of facilities for residents and holiday makers alike. That’s always a big plus for property investors when they think about a better life for themselves and their children. Cardenas Real Estate know the value of an active outdoor life to people moving to live in Gran Canaria and they can always be relied on to produce an ace.

Meloneras is fast becoming the upmarket place to be among the southern resorts of Gran Canaria. Just on the outskirts of Maspalomas, the thriving beach and promenade areas are full of fine restaurants and a new golf course just adds to the appeal. What a perfect setting for a fashion show that focus’s on swimwear, and what a star name attraction they have in Liz Hurley.

On June 21, the Moda Calida (Hot Fashion) show comes to town, and the beautiful people will be striding out on the catwalk to show what it takes to get noticed on the beach this summer. Joining Miss Hurley are male model, Jon Kortajena and Canarian model and rising fashion star, Ariadne Artiles.

Gran Canaria is carving out a reputation for cutting edge fashion design and local designers will be showcasing their talents alongside more established names like La Perla and Dolores Cortes. Liz Hurley has herself recently dipped her toes into the designing waters, to add to her other talents as an actress and model.

Meloneras is at the heart of the southern resort area covered by Cardenas Real Estate , they have local knowledge and great back up to ensure that when it comes to property investment, they are setting the trends, check out their summer collection.

By Cárdenas News

Just imagine a luxury villa with views of the mountains and the sea, and set in the serene and beautiful landscape of Gran Canaria, less than 10 minutes from the nightlife centre of Maspalomas. Sounds ideal, and that’s exactly what you get with Monte Leon, a small select development of 10 luxury 2 bedroom villas, built on 2 floors with a heated pool and car port.

Maspalomas has so much to offer from the rolling sand dunes to a championship golf course and some of the best beaches in Gran Canaria. The nightlife is vibrant and offers bars, restaurants and clubs to dance the night away. All that will be within easy reach but you would hardly realise it from the peaceful setting of Monte Leon. The mountains are your backdrop here, and the surrounding greenery adds to the feeling of seclusion. There’s plenty of room to spread out, the en suite bedrooms, living/dining room and kitchen are all spacious and finished to the highest quality with air conditioning and even solar panels for warm water. Families will find these villas the perfect place to live and get a taste of the rural side of Gran Canaria without missing out on the important things like schools, shops and of course, the beaches. Monte Leon is a very exclusive and special development where all your home comforts have been considered, its just waiting for you to move in and enjoy.

By Cardenas News

It’s a bit of a coup for the south of Gran Canaria, the newly expanded Anfi Tauro golf course at Mogan, has landed the prestigious Spanish APG championships, to be staged from May 15 to 18. The event will attract a top class field to the par 71 course and add yet another dimension to this vibrant part of the island.

The course was designed by internationally renowned architects Hagge, Smelek and Baril and combines the best of nature with the most thoughtful in design. Palm trees, lakes and volcanic mountains come together to make this course a sheer delight to play, whether it be over 9 or the full 18 holes.

Mogan is a growing centre for tourists and investors alike as it has so much to offer from Puerto de Mogan with it’s marina served by a series of channels that has earned it the name of the Venice of the Canaries, to Playa Mogan, a small village clinging to the cliff-side that has grown into a classy resort with a great beach. This is the heartland of Cardenas Real Estate, an area they have watched develop since they were founded in 1980 by a local family. This insight, coupled with experience and multi lingual staff makes them the wise choice for property investment in Gran Canaria.

The south of Gran Canaria is a golfers paradise and the top male and female players that turn out for this big tournament are bound to be impressed by the warmth of the weather and the local people.

By Cardenas News

Cardenas Real Estate wins prestigious Bellevue Best Property Agents award for third consecutive year.

The aim of the Bellevue Best Property Agents initiative is to support and encourage the highest of standards within the real estate industry, throughout the world.

Their logo conveys the same message wherever you see it, whether it’s on the Internet or on an estate agents wall - it says exceptional quality.

This award is only valid for one year. Best property agents need to continuously prove their worth as they are reassessed at the end of it, for further certification.

If there are any material irregularities or justifiable complaints about the agent, Bellevue will immediately remove the agent from the list, and to forbid use of the logo.

Bellevue are continually looking for professional, trustworthy agents and developers, in order to enhance their list and ultimately make the whole buying and selling process easier for both buyer and seller.

By Cardenas News

It doesn’t take long for people to fall under the spell of Gran Canaria, even cynical tabloid journalists soon mellow out when faced with the multiple charms of a major southern resort like Maspalomas.

The UK’s top selling daily newspaper, The Sun, sent a reporter and her boyfriend over to get away from the spring snow, yes that’s right, spring snow. They certainly picked a nice area as Maspalomas is blessed with the sand dunes of the National Park and 2 full size golf courses. It just happens to be right in the heart of Cardenas Real Estate’sstronghold of excellent and affordable properties in the main southern holiday resorts.

If anyone can offer sound local knowledge, it’s Cardenas, a family company with 28 years experience in the business and three offices in the south at Puerto Rico, Playa de Mogan and Arguineguin. Not that their expertise ends there, they also have a strong network of contacts around the island to find the right premises for a potential customer, whether it is for a holiday home, a long term investment or a business premises.

Most people who make the move full time to Gran Canaria are looking for sun and fun but some prefer something a little more subdued, and Cardenas has a range of properties in more rural settings, where the weather is just as special, but there is a more sedate way of life. Maybe you will be next to make the big move, come for a holiday and end up wanting much more.

By Cardenas News

What great timing, you’ve popped into our Cardenas blog site, just in time to secure a one bedroom apartment in Loma Verde, where the south west coast of Gran Canaria stretches out in a panoramic view from your spacious Arguineguin home.

Roomy, single storey luxury awaits, in an enclosed development, where all the apartments have a garage, terrace and a communal swimming pool. Although the beachfront is a constant reminder of the growing  popularity of this part of Gran Canaria, your home will retain the privacy and seclusion that you may have not expected from as little as 230,000 euros, but seeing is believing on our main website.

Tropical garden areas and a high quality finish, are other stand out features and now, the partially furnished apartments come complete with the kitchen and appliances ready for you to move in.

This could be just the investment for you, but they are going fast, this is the third phase and they are being snapped up by those eager to sample the climate of Gran Canaria. The views and the setting, coupled with the affordable price, make Loma Verde picture perfect for all your needs.

By Cardenas News

The southern tourist hotspots of Gran Canaria are bright, modern and vibrant but local experts, Cardenas Real Estateare well aware of the ancient wonders of nature that surround their key investment areas of Maspalomas, Puerto Rico, Puerto de Mogan, Arguineguin and Playa del Ingles.

The seas surrounding the Canary Islands are used by a third of all whale and dolphin species in the world. These proud independent creatures are a symbol of the islands and a popular attraction to visitors. Sometimes they need our help, and this last weekend the animal loving people of Playa del Ingles were able to give a helping hand to a young male dolphin.

The dolphin had become stranded in shallow water near the shore and was in some distress. The local maritime rescue and animal welfare agencies sprung into action and captured the stricken animal, and with great care, transported it to the Taliarte rescue centre, where vets from the University of Las Palmas were waiting to treat it.

Thankfully there was little damage, but the dolphin was kept under watch for 12 hours and checked out for stress and disorientation. Once recovered, the dolphin was taken by boat, out 6 miles from the shore of Playa del Ingles and released to join it’s pod of friends back in the wild.

There are plenty of pleasure boats that can take you out to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, from Gran Canaria. They are all licenced and have to conform to a strict code of conduct, to make sure they give these magnificent creatures the room and respect they deserve. Just more examples of the wonders that the island of Gran Canaria can bring into your lives every day when you relocate to this sunshine corner of the Atlantic.

By Cardenas News

Well if there was an Oscar for best location and best quality of life, Gran Canaria would be a sure fire favourite. Alas there isn’t but at least Gran Canaria can bask in the reflected glory of Las Palmas born Javier Bardem who lifted the Hollywood statuette as best supporting actor. With the warmth of the climate and the locals welcome, we already know that Gran Canaria is No Country For Cold Men - or women.

Whatever sort of property you are looking for, Cardenas Real Estate can find somewhere to suit you, residential, rural or commercial. The tourist south is the stronghold of Cardenas Real Estate, as they were founded in 1980 in Arguineguin and have grown to become experts in Puerto Rico, Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogan, to name just a few.

You will always get plenty of choice from apartments to houses and villas and the setting is up to you, among their current stock they have apartments in private and holiday complexes in Puerto Rico. If you want to be a little inland and away from the vibrant tourist spots, how about Monte Leon, set among mountains and greenery but still in easy reach of the coastal resorts.

Have a browse and see what properties might tempt you, Cardenas Real Estate are a family company that will guide you every step of the way and take pride in their very own supporting role.