Prior to my first visit to Gran Canaria two years ago, I had slightly dismissed the Canary Islands. I thought of this destination as somewhere people …
The Lovely European Island You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Good weather all year round? Fantastic food - particularly seafood? Good local wine? All the usual outdoor activities plus some interesting and quirky things to do like cactus gardens and volcanoes? Funky local artist who has influenced the island aesthetic? They're all on this European island that is closer to Africa than Europe that you may well not know

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In the past Lanzarote has been known for its packaged hotel offers – and fantastic weather all year round. However, it was not known for stylish …
Maspalomas is the main large city in the south of Gran Canaria – and also one of the most popular places for hotels and resorts. The best part of …
There are A LOT of markets in Gran Canaria. From the large to the small. Here is my complete guide to Gran Canaria markets. Gran Canaria Markets in …
Many see Gran Canaria as a place where tourists go for the sole purpose of getting drunk in an all-inclusive atmosphere. I found they couldn’t be …
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