25 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE CANARY ISLANDS

The Canary Islands are a very unique part of Spain and Europe. So distant and exotic, yet so close out of all exotic places in the world. Geographically part of Africa, politically part of Europe. The Canary Islands are an autonomous region of Spain, but there are unlike anywhere else in Europe. They are separated …

GRAN CANARIA – PUERTO DE MOGÁN

Puerto de Mogán is the most picturesque town and fishing port in Gran Canaria. Located on the south-west coast, it is quite small, surrounded by mountains, with white and low buildings, a stone pier and narrow streets abundantly covered with colorful flowers beautifully shimmering in the Canarian sun. Against the backdrop of low villas overgrown …

CANARY ISLAND CUISINE – WHAT YOU SHOULD TRY

Authentic Canarian cuisine, same like whole Spanish cuisine is full of flavours and aromas. Eating well in the Canary Islands is not too difficult. The warm climate and many sunny days of the year made it easy to find here locally grown and great quality products and dishes. It is thanks to these products, such …

GRAN CANARIA – FIRST HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL

FIRST HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL The airport of Gran Canaria – Las Palmas, often called Gando, is located on the east coast of the island, about 20 km from the capital Las Palmas and about 30 km from Maspalomas in the south. It is the largest passenger and freight port among the Canary Islands airports, as …

WINTER BREAK IN CANARY ISLANDS

While most countries in Europe are in a peak of cold season, on Canary island there is still endless summer going on. One of the biggest reasons I love the Canary Islands is climate. There is not many places in Europe where you can stay at the beach in December. The weather there is just …