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Last posts about Gran Canaria

Hiking in Los Tilos de Moya

Sendero Los Tilos de Moya

The Tilos de Moya hike is one of the easiest and most beautiful to do in Gran Canaria. In the same way, if you are starting to do hikes in…

Restaurants in Telde. Our favorite ones!

Restaurante La Tunera

If you are looking for restaurants in Telde, here we are going to give you several options so that you can choose the one that most appeals to you. From…

Tasarte beach, rural life by the sea

Panorámica playa de Tasarte

Visiting Tasarte Beach is quite an adventure, since it is one of the furthest points from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just on the opposite side. That is, to the…

Steak house in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the best options!

Asador Grill Las Lilas

In this article we want to share with you the best steak house in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that we frequent, our favourites! Also, if you are looking for…

Dog boarding in Gran Canaria: the definitive guide

Guardería para perros en Gran Canaria

Are you looking for dog boarding in Gran Canaria? Would you like to find the perfect place where your four-legged friend can have fun and be well looked after? What…

Tauro beach: a paradise in the south of Gran Canaria

playa de tauro

In this article we tell you about Tauro beach, in the south of Gran Canaria. Until recently, it was popular for having two beachfront bars (Pio Pio and Vistamar), but…

Ingenio, pure local essence in Gran Canaria

Casa cueva Ingenio guayadeque

If you want to know the best things to do in Ingenio, you are in the right place. Ingenio is a small municipality located east of Gran Canaria. It is…

Pasito Blanco beach, a privileged area in the south of Gran Canaria

Pasito Blanco

Today we are going to discover together Pasito Blanco beach, an idyllic refuge where sea and tranquillity go hand in hand. If you are looking for a coastal destination full…

10 best things to do in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria

playa de mogan

In this article we are going to share with you the 10 best things to do in Puerto de Mogán village in Gran Canaria. This coastal town is located in…

Founding festivities Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2023

Discover the program of the founding festivities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2023, a celebration full of life and tradition to remember the birth of the capital on June…

Dog friendly beaches in Gran Canaria: 4 options and some more

Playas para ir con perros en Gran Canaria

Are you looking for dog friendly beaches in Gran Canaria? There are some. However, as we see it, the island still has a lot of room for improvement to become…

Burgers in Las Palmas. The best options in the capital city

If you are reading these lines it is because you want to know the best burgers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Here we will mention all those that are…

10 romantic restaurants in Gran Canaria you should know

atardecer restaurante michelin La Aquarela

If you are looking for romantic restaurants in Gran Canaria, we believe that this article can be of great help to you. To choose these special places, we have taken…

Bululú Canarias. Incredible Venezuelan and world cuisine in Las Palmas

The gastronomic offer of Gran Canaria does not stop growing and diversifying, Bululú Canarias is proof of this. It has amazed us and, if you still do not know it,…

Pet friendly places in Gran Canaria: restaurants, shops and beaches

Cafe Luwak pet friendly

In this article we would like to share with you the pet friendly places in Gran Canaria. That is, pet-friendly restaurants, shopping malls, and beaches. We will first mention 10…

Vegan restaurants in Las Palmas and in Gran Canaria

hummus bululu

In this article we want to talk to you about the offer of vegan restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The reality is that there are very few 100%…

12 family restaurants in Gran Canaria, everybody enjoy!

restaurantes con niños las palmas de gran canaria

In this article, we are going to show you the family restaurants in Gran Canaria that we know, so you can enjoy a relaxed meal while your children have fun…

Caldera of Bandama: visit, hike and places to eat

Sendero por el borde de La Caldera

The Caldera of Bandama is the largest volcanic caldera on the island of Gran Canaria. An impressive monument that you can enjoy hiking. Next to the caldera is the peak…

Tapas restaurant in Las Palmas. Let’s enjoy the local food!

Manuela Jimena Las Palmas

In this article we want to share with you what for us are the best tapas restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Despite the distance between the Canary Islands…

11 places to eat in the countryside and things to do around

Restaurantes en el campo en Gran Canaria, Arcos de La Laguna

We have wanted to write an article about restaurants in the countryside in Gran Canaria for a long time. In this case, we will tell you about 11 places you…

Calamari sandwich in Ojos de Garza. Dos Hermanos restaurant

bocadillo de calamares

In this post we are going to write about a place to eat a delicious calamari sandwich in Gran Canaria. This sandwich is very typical in Spain and if you…

Valleseco village: must-sees and places to eat

Valleseco paraguas

Valleseco village is located in the north of the island of Gran Canaria. It is located at about 1000 meters of altitude, being one of the coolest and greenest areas…

Explore Gran Canaria on a Gravel Bike: tracks, stages and video

Gran Canaria en gravel bike

Touring Gran Canaria island on a gravel bike can be one of the best experiences you’ll ever have in your life. This island is a paradise on earth, ideal for…

Boutique hotel Gran Canaria: Suites 1478. Luxury, art & yummy breakfast

Desayuno Suites 1478

If you are looking for a boutique hotel in Gran Canaria, stop looking, as we are sure that Suites 1478 is the best option on the island. It is an…

Charco Azul, an oasis close to El Risco de Agaete

charco azul gran canaria

In this post we are going to tell you about Charco Azul hike and how to get there. The Charco Azul is located at El Risco ravine, a few kilometers…

How to get to Güigüi beach and important tips

playa de guigui

Nowadays there are few unspoilt beaches left in Gran Canaria, and Güigüi beach is one of them. This is due to its difficult access, making it an earthly paradise where…

Central Market of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, buy local

Mercado central de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Central Market is the largest of the markets in the city of the capital of Gran Canaria. It is located in the commercial area of Avenida José Mesa y…

Hiking in the Rapador and Las Ánimas ravines, Valleseco

Senderismo por el barranquillo de Las Ánimas

In this article we are going to share with you a hiking route through the El Rapador and Las Ánimas ravines (Valleseco), within the Rural Park of Doramas. It is…

How to get to Roque Nublo & tips for your visit

roque nublo

In this post we are going to explain you how to get to Roque Nublo. As you may know, this Monument is one of the most representative symbols of the…

El Charco de San Lorenzo natural pool, an incredible local site

Charco de San Lorenzo, Gran Canaria

Along the north coast of Gran Canaria there are many natural pools to enjoy the sea, one of them is El Charco de San Lorenzo. Here we have a large…

Downhill from Pico de las Nieves to San Andrés (northern coast)

Camino desde el pico de las nieves

In this post we want to share with you a good downhill bike route from Pico de Las Nieves to the coast of San Andrés, in the north of Gran…

Anden Verde and Mirador del Balcón. Discover the famous “Dragon tail”

The Mirador del Balcón viewpoint also known as Anden Verde is one of the most impressive viewpoints in Gran Canaria. It is also named El Paso Marinero viewpoint and is…

Hiking in Tamadaba Natural Park, nature in its best

Mirador de Llanos de La Mimbre

Tamadaba is a Natural Park of Gran Canaria located in the northwest of the island. Specifically, it takes part of the municipalities of Artenara, La Aldea de San Nicolás and…

Hiking route El Hornillo – El Sao, Agaete

Ruta de senderismo El Hornillo - El Sao

If you like to discover authentic places in Gran Canaria, you’ll love this hiking route from El Hornillo in Agaete. It is a circular trail that starts from the small…

Enduro by bike around Santa María de Guía, Moya y Firgas

In this post we share with you an enduro bike route through Guía, Moya and Firgas, in the north of Gran Canaria. Keep in mind that, apart from being fun,…

Hiking in Los Cernícalos ravine

cascadas en el barranco de los cernícalos

Los Cernícalos ravine is one of the most beautiful and, therefore, visited by residents of Gran Canaria. In this ravine, the water runs 365 days a year and, let’s hope…

El Albaricoque restaurant, homemade & local food in Fataga

Tortitas de calabaza

If you are looking for restaurants in Fataga to eat delicious, the Albaricoque restaurant cannot be missing. Here you can try practically all the delicacies of the island at a…

Circular enduro route Cruz del Talayón

We have called this enduro route the Cruz del Talayón. Its main claim is that it goes through one of the longest downhill runs on the island of Gran Canaria….

Things to do in Agaete and Puerto de Las Nieves, two must-sees!

In this post we are going to let you know the best things to do in Agaete village and its municipality. First, you have to know that Agaete is located…

Kim’s Pojangmacha restaurant, Korean food at the trendy place

Restaurante coreano Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Of all the Korean food we have tried in Gran Canaria, we can say that Kim’s Pojangmacha restaurant is one of our favorites. This 2023 has made a radical change…

Circular enduro route Los 4 jinetes del norte

On this circular route with the enduro bike we are going to pedal through the north of Gran Canaria. A long route with 9 different downhills in which we will…

Las Burras beach, a haven in the south

las burras

In this post we want you to discover Las Burras beach. It is located in the south of Gran Canaria and belongs to the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana….

Snorkel and diving in Gran Canaria. Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean!

Buceo en Tufia

If you are a sea lover and you are looking for diving in Gran Canaria or snorkel, here we are going to give you all the information you need. As…

Enduro MTB route through Barranco del Toro ravine

On this occasion we share with you an MTB enduro route through the Barranco del Toro ravine in the southern area of the island of Gran Canaria. It is a…

Pico de Las Nieves – Maspalomas lighthouse by MTB

This may be one of the most legendary routes in Gran Canaria to do on a mountain bike. It starts from one of the highest peaks on the island at…

The must-sees of Fataga and its surroundings

Pueblo de Fataga

In your list of things to see and do in Gran Canaria you can not miss a visit Fataga village. Just because of the road with spectacular views of the…

Cross Gran Canaria north-south by enduro MTB

This is the most epic tour you can do with an Enduro MTB bike in Gran Canaria. It is a route that crosses the island from north coast to south…

Enduro route around Las Lagunetas, San Mateo

This enduro route through San Mateo starts from the small town of Las Lagunetas and, being a circular route, it also ends at this point. It is one of the…

Things to do in Arucas & places to eat

Arucas, Gran Canaria

In this post we want to let you know the best things to do in Arucas village and coast. First, you have to know that it is the third largest…

Cheap restaurants in Las Palmas and in Gran Canaria

nasi goreng la bikina

In this post we are going to share with you the cheap restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Gran Canaria that we know. It’s always nice to spend…

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