Gran Canarias Nature

Gran Canaria has long been a favorite tourist destination and travel hotspot famous for its different climates, varied geographical landscapes as well as its long stretches of fine white sand beaches and dazzling azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

With Gran Canaria Holiday, you can get access to a wealth of information about the island including helpful tips on finding some of the best hotels at cheapest prices, great places to eat, available car hire in the island and things to do during the duration of your stay in our beautiful island. [Read More]

Car Hire Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the second most populous island in the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. Tourists flock to this charming island year after year to enjoy its white sandy beaches and its beautiful natural wonders.

If you have heard horror stories about driving at Gran Canaria, you should just forget what you have heard and try car hire Gran Canaria yourself. We have been at Gran Canaria numerous times now, and we always rent a car for our entire stay. The first time we were here, I thought the drivers were kind of crazy, but as soon as I got in the driver seat myself, the fear was gone. Get a good map, the map the car hire companies give you only include the main roads of the island. [Read More..]

Gran Canaria Blog

Going Local in Gran Canaria – Matthew Hirtes

April 28, 2012 By Kristin 4 Comments

I just finished reading this book a few days ago, and I higly recommend it to anyone who plan to move to Gran Canaria, or if you are like me, and just love to explore every part of Gran Canaria. The book is available in both paperback: Going Local in Gran Canaria: How to Turn a Holiday Destination into a Home or kindle version(Just click the image for kindle version) And for the first time, I have written a review on Amazon. … [Read More...]

A pocket history of Gran Canaria

April 27, 2012 By Kristin 8 Comments

Gran Canarias impressive history The Canary Islands, an archipelago off the northwestern coast of Africa, are a delightful treasure trove of history, cultures, and paradise. Gran Canaria in particular has some impressive history, Evidence suggests that it was known to Rome and Greece, possible ties to Egypt in antiquity due to finding mummified remains, and even visited by Columbus and his expedition, just before making their incredible … [Read More...]

Explore Gran Canaria

Firgas – Gran Canaria’s Village of Water

Firgas is situated in the north of Gran Canaria, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and only a short 30-kilometer drive from the island's main town of Las Palmas. We started our day with a … [Read More...]

Puerto de Mogan

Puerto de Mogan is often called Little Venice of Gran Canaria, both because of the narrow streets and the canals that flow into the harbor. Until the mid 80th's Puerto de Mogan was a small fishing … [Read More...]

Ingenio

Ingenio - Known For Its Crafts Traditions This town is named after sugar production which was one of the most important sources of income on the island until 1600 'century. Ingenio is named after the … [Read More...]

More About Anfi del Mar

February 4, 2012 By Kristin Leave a Comment

So you want to know more about Anfi del Mar! I wrote an article about timeshare at Anfi del Mar a while ago that you can read here, but people obviously want to know more about it. Next to the word Gran Canaria, the keyword most searched for on google is...... Anfi Del Mar, Anfi fraud and Lyng Centre as many Scandinavians still call Anfi del Mar. I have already told my story and my own and my family's relationship to Anfi … [Read More...]

Golf Courses On Gran Canaria

October 31, 2010 By Kristin 2 Comments

Playing golf? There are many options with great golf courses on Gran Canaria! After the great mass tourism began, there has been built several golf courses on Gran Canaria. The oldest golf course was actually built as early as in 1891 in Escaleritas at Las Palmas. The course was since moved to Bandama. It was designed and founded by Mackenzie Ross and is said to be both technically challenging and entertaining. Real Club de … [Read More...]