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Last posts about Gran Canaria

Find your rural house in Gran Canaria here

If you are reading these lines it is because you are looking for a rural house in Gran Canaria. Here we want to help you to find the best option….

How to get around Gran Canaria: local tips about public and private transport

Cómo moverse por Gran Canaria

If you are planing a trip to the island it is normal that you wonder how to get around Gran Canaria? First of all, to discover all the places to…

10 Places to see the sunset in Gran Canaria

If you are a fan of sunsets, you cannot miss this post with the best places to see the sunset in Gran Canaria. You must bear in mind that from…

Veneguera beach & village, hidden paradise in Gran Canaria

Playa de Veneguera

In this post we want to invite you to visit the Protected Natural Area of Veneguera beach, one of the most hidden places of Gran Canaria. This enclave is located…

Pozo Izquierdo beach. Windsurf, yummy food and good vibes

Pozo Izquierdo beach and town belongs to the municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana. It is located southeast of Gran Canaria and is one of the windiest areas of the…

El Gallo Feliz restaurant, Scandinavian cuisine in Las Canteras

Fondue de carne El Gallo Feliz

El Gallo Feliz restaurant (The Happy Rooster) is one of the oldest and mythical restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Its speciality is the Scandinavian food and it is…

CanaryCleta bike tours, discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with a local

canarycleta

CanaryCleta offers bike tours and shows at the same time all the things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The excursions are accompanied by a local, our friend…

Artenara, the village with the best views of Gran Canaria

Mirador-del-Cristo-Artenara

Each municipality of Gran Canaria is different and in this post we are going to tell you about Artenara village and charms, located in the interior west part of the…

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, a luxury 5-star hotel

salobre hotel

We can say that the Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity is one of the best five star hotels in Gran Canaria. You should know that for the islanders an escape…

Castillo del Romeral, a very local area to discover

Paseo marítimo Castillo del Romeral

Castillo del Romeral village is a coastal place located southeast of Gran Canaria, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Given its location, it is usually a windy area….

Salinetas, a family beach in a local environment

playa de salinetas

Salinetas beach is known for being one of the most familiar in the municipality of Telde at the east coast of Gran Canaria. Like most of the area, it has…

How is the weather like in Gran Canaria?

The weather in Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands in general is known to be one of the best in the world. Why? Mainly because the temperature throughout the year…

La Marisma restaurant: fresh fish with sea view in Moya

Gallo cochino frito, restaurante La Marisma

La Marisma restaurant has a wide Mediterranean and local cuisine with sea views. This establishment is in first line of the district of El Altillo, in the municipality of Moya….

Mr. Kale, healthy & yummy food in Gran Canaria

tosta mr kale

In the restaurant Mr Kale you can try healthy cuisine at a good price in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in Gran Canaria. Here you will find breakfasts, lunches,…

Bahía Feliz beach, happy holidays by the sea

Bahía Feliz beach is one of the quietest tourist areas in the south of Gran Canaria. It belongs to the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and we can say…

Regaliz Funwear, men clothing store with exclusive brands

tienda de ropa para hombres

Regaliz Funwear is a mens clothing store which always follows the trend and it’s ahead in the competition. They are the ones which brings the most exclusive and different fashion…

Paneri Pan & Café. The best bread of Gran Canaria?

Paneri Pan & Café

In Vecindario there is one of the best bakeries in Gran Canaria and it is called Paneri Pan & Café. If you are a bread lover, this article will interest…

Talleres Palermo, a cool place to have a drink in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Interior Talleres Palermo

If you are looking for a cool place to have a drink in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Talleres Palermo is a very good option. It is an old carpentry…

El Risco beach, a very quiet beach in Agaete

plata de el risco

The beach of El Risco is located in the municipality of Agaete in the northwest side of Gran Canaria. It is a virgin beach of round stones and black sand….

Melenara beach, local vibes and a meal with sea view in Telde

Playa de Melenara, Telde

Melenara beach is one of the largest in Telde, in the East coast of Gran Canaria. It is characterized by the sculpture of Neptune that is located within the sea…

Patalavaca and Aquamarina: two beloved beaches at Gran Canaria

Playa de Aquamarina

The beaches of Patalavaca and Aquamarina are located in the municipality of Mogán, south of Gran Canaria. Both are in a tourist area, but actually they are more frequented by…

La Trastienda de Chago, local food in the old town of Gáldar

La Trastienda de Chago has a clear commitment to the local product of Gáldar, Gran Canaria and other Canary Islands. And apparently 80% of the genre of their menu is…

Guided tours in Gran Canaria with Trip Gran Canaria

excursiones guiadas en gran canaria

If you are interested in guided tours in Gran Canaria with an official guide, we recommend you Trip Gran Canaria. Why? Because they are knowledgeable professionals of the island. Also,…

Organic Jungle, breakfast and brunch all day long

Desayuno Organic jungle

Organic jungle restaurant is one of the places where you can have brunch in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in Gran Canaria island . It is a small place,…

Texeda restaurant, artisan beer and creative Canarian cuisine

Ropa vieja de cabra Texeda

As we told you in our post about Tejeda town, the Texeda restaurant is one of the best places to eat in one of the most beautiful places in Gran…

The island is named Gran Canaria, not Gran Canarias

We are sure that you have ever heard “I’m going on vacation to Gran Canarias island”, “my cousin lives in Las Palmas”, “I have a friend who is from Palma…

El Arrosar restaurant, the best paellas of Gran Canaria

Arroz El Arrosar

If we had to make a list of the best restaurants in Gran Canaria, El Arrosar restaurant would be on it for sure. We love rice dishes and in this…

Ojos de Garza beach & lunch with sea views

playa de ojos de garza

The Ojos de Garza beach is located on the coast of Telde, very close to the Gran Canaria airport. In total it is about 500 meters long. It is at…

Mogan beach, one of the most visited in Gran Canaria

playa de mogan

Mogan beach is located within the well-known coastal town of Puerto de Mogán. It is characterized by its calm waters and golden sand, being one of the most famous in…

La Caldera restaurant, good local food in Firgas

Costillas hervidas con papas y piña

La Caldera restaurant is one of our favorites in terms of local food in Gran Canaria. Their dishes are delicious and, besides, it’s cheap. It stands out for its specialty…

Balalaika restaurant, Russian & international cuisine in Las Canteras

Escalope con papas fritas naturales y huevo

Balalaika restaurant is a classic in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. And it has been serving Russian and international cuisine for residents and visitors of the capital…

Dara Feeling Food: healthy food in Las Palmas de GC

desayuno dara food

If you are looking for a place to eat healthy in the town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the best options is the Dara Feeling Food restaurant….

Amélie Green. Healthy food nearby Las Canteras

Desayuno en Amelie Green, Las Canteras

Cool real food places continue to open in Gran Canaria, the last one we discovered was Amelie Green. It is located next to Las Canteras beach, at the height of…

Beach Club Faro restaurant, the best views of Puerto de Mogán

Panorámica playa de Mogán

We recently had the pleasure of trying the Beach Club Faro restaurant in Puerto de Mogán. A great discovery on the island, as it offers spectacular views and a first…

El Capitán restaurant. Local food with views to San Agustín beach

Ensalada de tomate, aguacate y cebolla

If you are in the south of Gran Canaria and want to delight yourself with Canarian food, a classic is the El Capitan restaurant. It is on the beachfront of…

1478 restaurant, yummy breakfast at Suites 1478 hotel

Suites 1478, a wonderful boutique hotel in Gran Canaria, had an à la carte restaurant where they offered lunch and dinner. However, at the moment they are only offering breakfast….

Aguadulce beach (Telde). The great unknown of Gran Canaria

Aguadulce telde

If you are reading these lines it is because you want to know more about Aguadulce beach in Telde. It is one of the least known beaches in Gran Canaria….

El Alpendre restaurant, local food at Santa Lucía de Tirajana

ensalada el alpendre

If you decide to visit La Sorrueda dam and La Fortaleza de Ansite, you can not leave the area without trying the Canarian food at the restaurant El Alpendre. We…

Bodega Extremeña, delicacies of Spain at Las Canteras beach

As we told you in the article about the best restaurants in Las Canteras, Bodega Extremeña restaurant is one of our favorites. It is a tavern that stands out for…

CAAM museum: Atlantic Center of Modern Art

CAAM3_welovegrancanaria

The CAAM or Atlantic Center of Modern Art is a contemporary art museum located on Calle Los Balcones in the old quarter of Vegueta, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria….

Roca Negra Hotel, relax in Agaete

cordial roca negra

The Occidental Roca Negra Hotel & Spa is a very good choice if you want to get away from the tourist areas during your stay in Gran Canaria. Basically because…

Fuji restaurant, the first Japanese in Spain

In this post we are going to talk about Fuji restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This was the first Japanese which opened in Spain. Japanese cuisine is becoming…

Playa del Águila beach: sun and Canarian food by the sea

playa del aguila

Playa del Águila beach is located in the south of Gran Canaria, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. It is a beach mainly of pebbles, although when the…

Discover an organic aloe vera farm in Gran Canaria

aloe vera en gran canaria

The aloe vera in Gran Canaria and throughout the Canary Islands is quite common. It has been adapted very well to the template weather of the Islands. Moreover, this plant…

DMC’s & receptive travel agencies in Gran Canaria

Montaje pasarela Gran Canaria Moda Cálida, Palacio de Congresos

Are you a congress, event or incentive agency and are you looking for a DMC in Gran Canaria? We will try to advise you on what we can. We were…

Circular from Telde to San Mateo by Gravel Bike

In this post we are going to talk about a circular route for MTB or Gravel Bike from Telde to San Mateo. It is perfect for those novice cyclists who…

Faneroque beach, how to get there and tips

faneroque

Faneroque beach is located in the municipality of Agaete, in the west of Gran Canaria. It is a spectacular black sand beach. However, you should know that its access carries…

The small workshop of inspiration: creative projects in Gran Canaria  

Next to the neighborhood of Triana The small workshop of inspiration. It is a new unique creative space in Gran Canaria. Here projects of different artistic and technical nature are carried…

Circular from Bahía Feliz to Aldea Blanca

gravel bahia feliz

This circular route by Gravel Bike around Bahía Feliz Aldea Blanca is perfect to start with the gravel or Mountain bikes in the south of the island of Gran Canaria….

Gran Canaria by trail motorcycle: track & video

In this post we are going to let you know about a route through Gran Canaria island by trail motorcycle. It is a track of more than 300 kilometers that…

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