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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).

07/04/2016

CANARY ISLANDS or BALEARICS? Which is the Best for you.

better balearics or canaries
Balearics or Canaries
Are you uncertain about which Spanish Island to choose for your vacation? It's only because you're spoiled for choices...
In this article we'll look at the differences between the Balearics and the Canary Islands in order to understand which will be the ideal destination for your next vacation.

The topics covered:

  • Balearics vs. the Canaries.
  • Best time to visit Canary islands or Balearics.
  • Majorca or Minorca?
  • Formentera or Ibiza?

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.

01/01/2016

GRAN CANARIA BUSES, public transport e other useful info

Things to Know Before arriving in Gran Canaria: What to do when you land at the airport LPA, bus, car, taxi, Free maps to download, video, The Canary climate. Accommodation.

Today I want to share with you the travel guide that I provide to my guests who stay in my apartment in Gran Canaria.

gran canaria holidays
gran canaria travel guide

Instead of spending the whole afternoon looking for information here and there on the web, I did it for you hoping to make your life easier.
With the time saved you can calmly prepare the suitcase.


In this guide to the Things to Know Before arriving in Gran Canaria, I'll explain:

  1. What to do when you land at the airport LPA
  2. Transport available on the island: buses, taxi, transfer, cheap rental cars
  3. Find Wi-fi, hotspot areas
  4. Cheapest Grocery store in Gran Canaria
  5. Climate
  6. Gran Canaria Free maps to download
  7. Application for mobile / tablet
  8. Gran Canaria main beaches to see
  9. Main Street markets and Places to visit in Gran Canaria.
  10. Gran Canaria Health care: Useful phone numbers: police, hospitals…
  11. Shopping in the Canary Islands (Transport Rules customs)