Gran Canaria has developed quite the reputation as a wellness destination. Well-heeled tourists flock to the island for a spot Read More

Want to take advantage of the best weather on Gran Canaria? Well, the south is the hottest part of the island Read More

PNHRCQKJUSAR Rural retreat Las Palmas kills me. So I relish the chance to escape from its living hell as much Read More

Gran Canaria is very much a party island. It’s not only our legendary nightlife, second only to Ibiza on the Read More

Do you want to get to know beyond the resorts on Gran Canaria? At Gran Canaria Local, we travel the length Read More

Nuthin’ but a G Thang The bus driver looks perplexed. So do I as I attempt to pay my 1,65€ Read More

Oh Africa Casa Africa (Africa House if you hadn’t worked it out) lies a couple of roads away from our Read More

Rock of ages Welcome to picture-postcard Gran Canaria. Before your very eyes, you see the emblematic Roque Nublo (Clouded Rock) Read More

In search of cloudless skies on Gran Canaria? Well, if you don’t mind a bit of wind, you’ll find the west’s Read More

The school run Every weekday, Mr Gran Canaria Local used to answer the buzzer to three nephews and nieces (Hola Carlos, Read More

After things to do in Guía? We’re continuing our series of Gran Canaria municipal guides by turning our attention once more Read More

Chelsea, Chelsea Forget IKEA. I prefer to be in Hoya de la Plata of a weekend. In England, I used Read More

What’s the subject of our latest essential guide? Only the capital’s Alcaravaneras. Allow us to introduce you to one of our Read More

Heading to Fataga? Welcome to south central Gran Canaria. Where you’ll encounter a beautiful village in the island’s picturebook Valley of Read More

Welcome to our beautiful island. Whether you’re visiting Gran Canaria on holiday or making a new life here, we’re here to Read More

Hello sunshine Alex Bramwell, on his consistently-informative Sunshine Guide to Gran Canaria, has bigged up the “hidden” El Puertillo. I Read More

Santa Lucia de Tirajana AKA Juicy Lucy It was my first visit to Santa Lucia de Tirajana. My pal José, Read More