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Gran Canaria weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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 Gran Canaria holiday guide and Weather
A holiday to Gran Canaria features tropical sand dunes, cliffs and beautiful scenery with camel rides, a water park, naturist beach and a fun fair. Gran Canaria as holiday island definitely has something for everyone.
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 The holiday sun in Gran Canaria is 30% stronger, which means if it clouds over you will burn so be careful for the first few days..
The holiday resort of Puerto Rico Click here for Puerto Rico Guide has superb water sports on their famous man made beach. As well as more low key nighlife with nice bars and cafes and resteraunts.
Playa del Ingles has three water-parks and the most Clubs and Discos. There is also golf, football, 10-pin bowling and Go Karting. Playa del Ingles guide
 Food: Fresh fruit, vegetables in soups, or covered in spicy mojo sauce are good value. The local wine is fine but try a sip of the banana liqueur for a little adventure.
Gran Canaria holiday resort guides.
Playa del ingles Puerto Rico Maspalomas
Maspalomas
Situated only 10 minutes from the bustle of Playa Del Ingles, Maspalomas is a much quieter resort offering the best of both worlds.
Maspalomas has a fabulous 6km fine white sandy beach. It also boasts an 18-hole golf course, a water park and great shopping. The resort of Costa Meloneras, with its upmarket shops and luxury hotels, provides an alternative for the discerning client seeking something new. The dunes of nearby Maspalomas are within walking distance and the water park and golf course are nearby. The pleasant and attractive promenade is ideal for an evening stroll after dinner in the warm night air.
Playa del Ingles If its non-stop action you’re looking for, Playa Del Ingles is definitely for you!
It is the largest resort on the island with pubs, clubs, restaurants and lots of shopping. Playa Del Ingles also boasts 2 miles of unspoilt beach offering water sports and an excellent choice of bars and restaurants.
Puerto Rico This attractive modern resort is built into the hillside with fabulous views of the coastline.
The main beach is man-made, sandy and great for families, a sunbather’s paradise. Puerto Rico is not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to its hillside location. There is a marina and a good range of restaurants and bars to choose from. Visit the waterpark or enjoy a boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Mogan.
San Augustin San Agustin offers clients a quieter beach resort with all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday.
Situated only 2km from Playa del Ingles large shopping centres. On it’s long black sand beach there are a range of water sports including windsurfing available. A selection of restaurants and bars are found in this area. The well known Maspalomas Casino is located here, for those of you who fancy a flutter!
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Nightlife: Playa del Ingles has all nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Puerto Rico has hot dance parties, bars and discos. Maspalomas and Balna Feliz offer a gentle haven with friendly cafes and picturesque town squares.
Shopping: Chic Las Palmas has the best shopping with a market on Sunday mornings. The luxury taxes are low and good buys are spirits, tobacco, lace, wine and electrical goods.
Days out: Be a cowboy at the Wild West theme park at Sioux City. See a Bullfight performed by specially trained parrots at Palmitos Park or visit the cave homes of the Guanches. Try an island tour, a cruise or even a camel safari!
Other Useful Information
Tourist office in Gran Canaria call 57 91 30/38
Main language/s Spanish
To dial from Gran Canaria call 00
To call to Gran Canaria dial 34
Emergency phone number/s
Police: 091 Fire: 080 Ambulance: 061 Centro de Atención Jurídico Policial: +34 (3) 301-9060 (English speaking help).
Information on duty pharmacies: 93 481 0060 British Consulate: 93 292 1000 US Consulate: +34 (3) 280-2227 British Embassy: (91) 700 8200
Lost travellers cheques:
Thomas Cook: 900-99-4403
Lost credit cards:
VISA: 900-99-1124 Mastercard: 900-97-1231
Electricity supply 220V, 50Hz
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