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Every Tuesday morning a large and colourful market is held in the former fishermen’s village Arguineguin.

Besides a variety of products manufactured and grown on the island (aloe vera, mangos, cacti fruits, potatoes, the famous “mojo” sauces etc.), one can also find cheap clothes, second – hand goods, everyday objects, watches, sun glasses, African handicraft and a lot more.

Basically everything you can expect of such a diverse market place.

The market area is situated just at the entrance to the town, only meters away from the first big roundabout when coming from Maspalomas.

The bright sun and the restaurants surrounding the market are the reasons for all the happy people there. A soft breeze carries the scent of the sea, which can be seen sparkling behind the market stands. Street musicians and artists entertain the visitors.

Dozens of different languages can be heard in the alleys and streets.

The market has become a must see not only for tourists from all over the world, but for the locals too.

Around noon the market place starts to fill with visitors. After we satisfied our curiosity and desire to buy, a walk along the sea front of Aguineguin presents itself to be the perfect option.

The warm air and the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean give us a wonderful idea: swimming in the sea.

It’s in the middle of January but everything seems to be different here.

Gran Canary has everything one can wish for. One just feels comfortable here…even on a very normal Tuesday in the middle of January.

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This heavenly beach covering miles and miles of the south-east coast of Gran Canary is no longer an insider’s tip.

But despite of mass tourism and all of its implications, this gem of nature situated near the Maspalomas sand dunes has not lost any of its charm.

The team of Cárdenas Real Estate walked along this sea front for you, enjoying the enchanting view of the Malpalomas sand dunes.

Early in the morning, we ventured to the beach, where for thousands of years the waves of the Atlantic Ocean have thundered against the golden sandy shores.

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Sunset Gran Canaria, taken by myself with an Iphone

View over Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, taken by brother of Lucy

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It’s not just tourists and those investing in a new life that find Gran Canaria so attractive, the wonderful climate and rugged landscapes make it a big attraction for leading sports teams. January 2012  is starting out with some of Europe’s top sports stars heading for the sun.

Maspalomas has an annual football tournament that attracts the European football, this year on 9 January the first game will take place at 8.30pm between FC Twente of Holland  and Lausanne of Switzerland at the San Fernando stadium. The next day matches up Brondby of Denmark with Aalesunds of Norway, the two winners will meet in a grand final on 12 January at 9pm, after a third place decider at 6.30pm.

Many people who invest in a new property in Gran Canaria are drawn by the outdoor life and sporting and active ways to relax. Some take advantage of the sea while others enjoy walking and hiking, there are plenty of challenging trails across the island. Cardenas Real Estate know island life well and can point you in the right direction to enjoy your favourite past time.

Cycling is another way to explore Gran Canaria, some explore in a slow relaxing way but top professional teams are attracted by the chance to pit themselves against nature. Team Saxo Bank from Denmark are saddling up for a January visit, this professional team includes three of the country’s top young prospects who are aiming to impress the national team selectors at time trials and road racing.

So whether you choose Gran Canaria for the beaches, the sun, or the keenly priced properties, it’s good to know there is a rich heritage of sport to enjoy as you discover the wonders of the island.

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This time we had our Christmas Dinner at the restaurant Compostela in San Fernando. It was a wonderful dinner and we had a great time together.

Thanks to all the team!

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Christmas Lottery

It is a great pity, but this time our number “12529″ has not been prized. Anyway we hope you will keep our calendar as a little useful remembrance of the island. We wish you much luck, health and love for you and all your family and friends.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Carolina García Chagrin and all the Cárdenas Team.

Lotería de Navidad

Lo sentimos pero esta vez nuestro número “12529″ no ha sido premiado. De todos modos esperamos que guarde nuestro calendario como un pequeño y útil recuerdo de Gran Canaria. Le deseamos mucha suerte, salud y amor para Vd. y toda su familia y amigos.

¡FELIZ NAVIDAD Y FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!
Carolina García Chagrin y todo el equipo de Cárdenas.

Julelotteri

Vi beklager, men denne gang er vaart nummer “12529″ ikke blitt trukket. Likevel håper vi, De beholder vår kalender som et lille brukbart minne fra øyen.
Vi ønsker Dem hell, sunnhet og kjælige hilsner Dem, deres familie og venner.

GLEDELIG JUL OG GODT NYTT ÅR
Carolina García Chagrin og hele Cárdenas Team.

Weihnachtslotterie

Leider hat unsere Nummer “12529″ kein Preisgeld bekommen. Trotzdem hoffen wir, dass Sie unser Kalender als ein kleines nützliches Erinnerungsstück von Gran Canaria behalten. Wir wünschen Ihnen, Ihrer Familie und Freunden sehr viel Glück, Gesundheit und Liebe.

FROHE WEIHNACHTEN UND EIN FRÖHLICHES NEUES JAHR!
Carolina Garcí­a Chagrin und das ganze Cárdenas Team.

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Nenoteca, Puerto de Mogan

For nearly 24 years I have come to Mogan-Playa regularly more than once a year to spend some time with my sister who’s been living on the island for all those years. I really thought that I had seen it all, especially regarding the restaurants. This November however we got really surprised.

We had a meal at a restaurant which just opened some months ago, situated in a quieted corner of a little back-alley of Puerto Mogan. They serve Italian food – NO – don’t think: “Oh, another of these”. It’s called “N’enoteca” and the owners, Greta and Alessandro, come from the region of Le Marche in Italy. They are authentic as well as the food they serve. Everything is homemade and gets prepared after you have placed your order. The prosciutto is divine,the tagliatelle are just perfectly “al dente”, the sauces are pure heaven and the meat is absolutely delicious. If you wish, Alessandro will serve you every wine he’s got on the menu per glass. To finish it’s a big “MUST” to have dessert. As desserts are homemade as well you think you are in heaven. I live in Switzerland and we have got very good Italian restaurants, but believe me, Alessandro’s and Greta’s “N’noteca” is just superb, also regarding the prices, as they are really very reasonable, too.

So, then in Mogan, go there and you’ll have a wonderful meal while spending some quality-time in this little quiet alley.

By Marianne, Theresas sister

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