Driving in Gran Canaria. There's so much to see and do in Gran Canaria. Everytime I visit the island, I leave with an even longer list of new places I'd like to discover on my next trip. The only difficulty I've faced in discovering Gran Canaria is that the public transport isn't great. And the further you get from the larger towns. the more unreliable it can be. After several … [Read more...] about Driving in Gran Canaria – Best Places To Visit By Car
11 Awesome Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Visiting Gran Canaria? You should definitely add a trip to Las Palmas to your itinerary. Las Palmas is a city with bustling atmosphere, it's packed with canarian culutre and it's filled to the brim with amazing history. Despite this, I'll admit that I knew very little about the city before our visit. It's the largest city in the Canaries yet gets little attention compared to … [Read more...] about 11 Awesome Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
8 Thing You Should Know About Tenerife
8 Things you should know about Tenerife. The Canary Islands were a mainstay of family holidays during my childhood. My parents worked in hospitality so we took holidays when business was quiet. This often meant we were looking for reliable, sunny escapes during the winter months. Because of this the Canaries conjure fond memories for me, particularly Tenerife. Much time … [Read more...] about 8 Thing You Should Know About Tenerife
In The Dunes of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
In the Dunes of Maspalomas. Sitting on the sandy southern tip of Gran Canaria is the tourist town of Maspalomas. It's actually a cluster of smaller beach resorts and stretches for miles along the southern coast of the island. This busy strip of beaches and holiday resorts attracts tourists from across the globe. It is particularly popular with Europeans looking for sun. … [Read more...] about In The Dunes of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
The Mountains of Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a hugely popular destination for European tourists, yet most visitors here only see a small fraction of what the island has to offer. Most of the island's tourists resorts are based on the southern tip of the island; where the beaches are white and the climate is dry and perfect for poolside tourism. Unfortunately this means many visitors leave Gran Canaria … [Read more...] about The Mountains of Gran Canaria