Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria)

Member Name: Steph81

Product:	Gran Canaria
Date:	11/03/02 (895 review reads)
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Advantages: Weather it's warm all year round, There's something for everyone no matter what your age

Disadvantages: None

I have just come back off my holiday to the amazing resort Playa del Ingles. I walked along the Dunes at Maspalomas. I would differently go back there again.

There is something for everyone at Gran Canaria for example mini-golf, swimming, go-karting for kids and for others windsurfing, sea fishing, scuba diving, jet skiing, golf, tennis and squash. They also have waterparks and camel safaris plus zoos. Three of the main zoos are Palmitos Park, Reptilandia Park and Parque De Crocodilos.

First of all there is no time difference. You need no jabs.

The buses are very cheap and come regularly. Car hire is available and petrol is 31p per litre.

Tempratures on average are between 65-75F. The coolest months are from December to April, but even then the lowest it gets is 70F. Summer tempratures are from 75-80F. This Island gets the least rainfall.

I found the yumbo shopping centre to be very good for souvenirs and electrical goods. It's four floors and one of the largest centres around. Also the Yumbo gives you all day to shop as it's open at 9am and closes at 9pm. When buying electrical goods and designer clothes be aware of counterfeit as this does happen so be very careful in what you are buying especially when it comes to electrical goods. Everything is duty-free in Gran Canaria.

Theft is very common like pickpockets and handbag snatching so keep all valuables safe and close to you just a warning.

I found the food to be a good variety from Pizza Hut, McDonald's, KFC to Canarian dishes so there again something for everyone. In the resaurants and bars they like a little tip so make sure you have some small change to leave if you are satisfied with the service.

Here are a few costs for an example 36-exposure camera film £2.50, Restaurant meal £7.00 and a glass of beer 70p.

Between December to February is most busiest time of the year and prices are higher.

Your fl
ight should take no longer than 4 hours max.

If you love to drink water then bottled is better. So if anyone is looking to book a holiday next year Gran Canaria is the place to go.

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