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Showing posts with label Canary Islands Holidays. Show all posts
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24/03/2017

SHOPPING IN GRAN CANARIA

Shopping in Gran Canaria: tax free zones, street markets, shopping center.


Canary islands is very popular for being tax free zones. This very beneficial situation gave a boost to the economical activity in the islands for all sorts of commercial activities especially perfumes, electronic devices, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.
You shall find this type of stores in all the shopping malls of the south and in the area of Parque Santa Catalina in Las Palmas. The price offers are vast and very competitive helping you to get away with a good purchase.

SHOPPING IN GRAN CANARIA


STREET MARKETS: handcraft is the best souvenir you can take from the island. You can find a good variety of creations in different artisan fields: pottery, table covers, handkerchiefs, fancy rags and other articles made of cloth.
You can find this articles in the street market of craftsmanship and culture of Vegueta in Las Palmas (open monday-thursday 6.40-14.00 friday-saturday 6.30-15.00) and in other traditional street markets of the island:
- Las Palmas: sunday 8.00-14.00
- San Fernando: wednesday and saturday 8.00-14.00
- Arguineguin: tuesday 8.00-14.00 in Plaza Negra, thursday 8.00-14.00 Ancora shopping center
- Puerto de Mogan: friday 8.00-14.00
- Vecindario: wednesday 8.00-14.00
- San Mateo: saturday 8.00-20.00 and sunday 8.00-15.00 farmer's market
- Aguimes: thursday 8.00-13.00 in front of the swimming pool
- Teror: sunday 8.00-14.00 near the Basilica
- Telde: saturday 8.00-14.00 near the bus station
- Galdar: thursday 8.00-14.00 church square
- Maspalomas and Puerto Rico: every 2 weeks on sunday 8.00-14.00


GRAN CANARIA SHOPPING CENTER

SHOPPING AREA: there are 7 in the entire island. They are big enough to find anything you need. They provide you with cinema halls, ample parking space, hypermarket chains ad restaurant area.
In Las Palmas:
- C.C. Las Arenas: (carretera del rincon), located at the end of Las Canteras beach, it has beautiful views from the roof top.
- C.C. El Muelle: (muelle de Santa Catalina), with wonderful views to the sea avenue and the Port of Las Palmas from any of the roof tops of the mall. It does not have any supermarket.
- C.C. La Ballena: (av. Gral del Norte, 112)
- C.C. Siete Palmas: (av. Pintor Felo Monzon, 44)


In Telde:

- C.C. El Mirador and C.C. Las Terrazas: (motorway GC1 exit 5 El Mirador and 6 Las Terrazas), located next to each other at a 2 minutes distance by car. The main characteristics of Las Terrazas is that it is the only OUTLET in the island, it also has numerous outdoor spaces and it offers ample entertainment options.


In Vecindario:

- C.C. Atlantico (motorway GC1 exit 28)


In Maspalomas:

- C.C. El Tablero (motorway GC1 exit 48)


Gran Canaria shopping


Sales period: summer from 1st July to 31st August. Winter from 7th January to 6th March.
Usually many stores and shopping malls are have continuous opening hours from 10.00 to 22.00.
On sunday and public holidays th shops close. In the tourist area some very specific stores remain open.

WHERE TO STAY IN GRAN CANARIA?
If you like the warm south of the island, cast a glance in my holiday apartment:


I hope the information is helpful to you, if so share the news clicking the "social buttons" under the article. Thank you! 😚
December 2016
Laura

31/12/2016

BEST GRAN CANARIA BEACHES

Opinions and advice on the most beautiful beaches of Gran Canaria: the biggest, the best beach to go in winter, best beaches for kids and family, white sand beaches and less windy.

best Family beaches gran canaria
Best gran canaria beaches

In this article I'll talk about the most beautiful beaches of Gran Canaria. Some of my readers are planning a trip to this island so I thought to write a useful guide-article to direct them to the fullest. Carve out a break in a warm place all year round, it's always a good solution. Taking advantage of the favorable climate of the Canary Islands you can go back to work sporting a nice tan. To avoid making mistakes, here is a list of the best beaches of the island where you can swim and sunbathe.   

In this article we'll see in detail:
  1. Opinions and tips about the best beaches of Gran Canaria
  2. The most beautiful beaches of Gran Canaria
  3. Gran Canaria white beaches
  4. Gran Canaria less windy beaches.
  5. Most beautiful beach in the north of Gran Canaria (biggest beach).

21/12/2016

Hotspot wifi canarias: free and paid service.

Wifi Access in the Canaries all the solutions. Free or paid service. Hotspot area maps and prices.

WIFI Gran Canaria

free hotspot gran canaria

WIFI FREE in Gran Canaria:

If you need an occasional and sporadic use...

TIP: Find McDonalds... They always have free wi-fi access.
If you go in Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria) you can find McDonalds in the downtown (usually you can sit and use internet even without consuming.)

Even in many shopping centers wi-fi service is free.
In the South of Gran Canaria you can find:.

Shopping Center El Tablero
Free wi-fi
Avda. Francisco Vega Monroy, nº21
El Tablero - San Bartolomé de Tirajana / output: 48 de la Autopista G.C.1

FREE WIFI for a Drink:

There are several internet cafes around the most popular beaches that offer internet access in exchange for a drink (usually the service provided is highlighted in some sign at the entrance.)

25/01/2016

WHICH CANARY ISLAND should I go to?

Best canary island for couples, for family, for beaches, which canary island should i go to
best canary island for nightlife, for families, in January...
Holidays in the Canary Islands. Choose your ideal island between touristic towns, arid volcanic landscapes, rural hideaways and large beaches... Best canary island for winter sun, for weather in...


CANARY ISLANDS
It is possible stay in Europe and spend a vacation in a warm place in winter. At about 5 hours' flight time from UK, you can take a vacation in the Canary Islands. I have bought an apartment in Gran Canaria: in Puerto Rico... Best canary island for weather in Winter (no windy, close to the best beaches of the island, higher temperature than others villages).

Not all the islands are equal, and for this reason it is better to decide what type of vacation you prefer and choose the destination best suited for you.

Which island should you choose? Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria or Tenerife?
Find out!
  • Where to go on Lanzarote? Best canary island for wildlife, relaxing.
  • Where to stay on Fuerteventura? Best canary island for beaches, windsurfing, wildlife, relaxing.
  • Where to find lodgings on Tenerife? Best canary island for young adults, retirement, Families, nightlife.
  • Where to go on Gran Canaria? Best canary island for beaches, gay social life, retirement, Families.

11/01/2016

How to INCREASE Your VITAMIN D LEVEL, NATURALLY

Increase your level of vitamin D to get concrete benefits for physical and mental health.

I recently discovered the benefits of taking a winter vacation in a warm sunny place like the Canary islands: concrete benefits for physical and mental health. The topic involves me directly so now I want to spread what I learned about the benefits of sunny winter holidays in the Canary Islands (an not only).

VITAMIN D

Discover the utility of taking a break between November and April to prevent health issues.

Topic in this article:
  • Best places to go on a holiday in winter to avoid typical health issues of this season.
  • What is the right level of vitamin d in the blood?
  • Ideal Vitamin D Blood Level
  • How to Get Your Vitamin D Within to Healthy Ranges
  • Vitamin D deficiency causes and treatment.
  • How to cure the deficit with a specific vitamin D supplement.

Pay attention: The deficiency often is asymptomatic but the damages it can cause in time are severe.
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