Thursday, 19 November 2015 00:17

The Top 10 Reasons Why Gran Canaria Is A Sexy Island

The sexy island of Gran Canaria The sexy island of Gran Canaria www.photosgrancanaria.com

In the olden days, Gran Canarians used to dance in the moonlight wearing nothing but big leaves. Maybe it's the reason why the island has become such an open, friendly and sexy place to visit. 

Sexy weather

ArguineguinWith over 320 days a year of sunshine, there's no need to cover up and feel dowdy in Gran Canaria. A few days in the sunshine and you realise that there's nothing sexier than walking around all day in flip flops and a swimming costume. And, by the way, there's no need for pyjamas and hats are making your head stylish rather than for keeping your ears warm.

Sexy Accent

The Canarian accent was voted the sexiest in Spain by Tripadvisor voters in 2011 and nothing has changed since. Its mix of Caribbean and South American pronunciation, polite grammar and laid back accent make the local dialect as sexy as the Canary Islands. 

Sexy beaches

Aguadulce beachWith over 80 beaches and 20 nudist beaches, Gran Canaria's sand is hot. It's not the skin that's on show that makes the island's beaches sexy, it's the cool confidence of everyone enjoying themselves on the beach that really ramps up the heat. You hit the sand in Gran Canaria, absorb the relaxed confidence of everyone around you and feel happy in your skin no matter how much of it you feel comfortable showing off; Now that's sexy. 

Sexy people

Canarians are the most relaxed people in Spain and it rubs off on everyone who visits. People here are comfortable in bikinis and skimpy shorts and nobody worries about whether their toenails are the right colour or if their hair is perfect. When the locals look and feel great all the time, you can't hep but join in. 

Sexy fashion

Gran Canaria fashion focuses on swimwear and underwear and its local Lenita & XTG brand leads the way in sexy beach fashion for men and women alike. Gran Canaria's annual Moda Calida event (Hot Fashion) brings designers and models to the island from all over the world to show off their latest skimpy creations.

Sexy sports

sexy Gran Canaria assFootball is big in Gran Canaria, especially now that the Las Palmas team is back in Primera Liga but, shirtless Cristiano Ronaldo aside, Gran Canaria focuses on sexier sports. From tight wetsuits to beach volleyball, there's nothing sexier than the combination of beach, bikinis, surf and salty skin. We're not sure about the local wrestling but hey, whatever floats your boat is cool in Gran Canaria.

Sexy nightlife

Local nightlife in Gran Canaria is more salsa than Sevillana and, combined with the warm nights and the late hours, make dancing the night away a sexy experience. Head to Cuban salsa bars and nightclubs for a blast of pure island sensuality; Just make sure you know the basics before you ask the locals to dance.

Sexy attitude

Gran Canaria sunsetGran Canaria is a seriously laid back place and this means that everyone feels relaxed and at home on the island. From the hot totty in the Yumbo centre to the beautiful people on the beaches, this is an island where you admire and get admired without any pressure to perform. The faces may be suntanned, but it's attitude that counts. Casual is the new sensual.

Sexy spots

Gran Canaria's tourist beaches and resorts may be crowded, but it's a big island and most of it is empty. Head to one of the island's remote beaches for a sensual nude sunbathe, or pick a spot up in the mountains and watch a sunset with just your partner for company.

Sexy fiestas

Ok, so not all the local parties in Gran Canaria are sexy unless you get turned on by chasing fish, waving branches or rolling about in the mud. Buy hey, there's an outdoor party every weekend during the summer, and carnival lasts for months and is basically just a big excuse to dress up in not much and have a lot of fun on the street. It's no surprise that the birth rate peaks nine months after it finishes. 

Then there's Gay Pride, Winterpride, New Year's Eve, every Saturday night, and the boat parties. Go crazy, but be responsible.

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  • How To Choose A Legal Gran Canaria Airport Transfer
    How To Choose A Legal Gran Canaria Airport Transfer

    Gran Canaria's hotels have to be licensed and offer a quality level of service as well as having insurance and complying with fire regulations. The same goes for the boats that take people out to watch dolphins, the companies offering jeep safaris, and even the holiday let apartments. 

    However, not everybody in Gran Canaria follows the rules. For example, there is a significant industry running illegal and uninsured transfers between Gran Canaria airport and the island's resorts. These cars, driven by locals and foreign-residents, are just private vehicles and the drivers are unregulated and uninsured. They don't pay tax and there is no way to hold them responsible if something goes wrong. 

     At Gran Canaria Info we believe that all people and all companies offering services to tourists should legal and above board.

    So, how do you know that your airport transfer service is legal and registered with the Gran Canaria authorities?

     Using legal Gran Canaria airport transfers

    It is quite easy to know if your airport transfer service is operating in a legal way because all registered transfers have the following...

     A blue license plate: Taxis and other public service vehicles in Gran Canaria all have blue plates.

    A VTC sticker in the window: This stands for Vehículo de Transporte con Conductor, the official designation for licensed transfer drivers ans chauffeurs.

    An SP sticker on the car: This indicates that the car offer a Servicio Publico or public service and is therefore allowed to pick up and transfer members of the public. 

    Parked in the transport zone: Official airport transfer vehicles don't park in the public car park of the airport. Instead they have their own parking zone right by the arrivals gates at the airport (next to the taxis and package tour buses). Your transfer driver therefore should not have to pay a parking fee before leaving the aiport. 

    How to spot an unlicensed transfer service

    Unlicensed drivers get away with offerring their service because they claim that they are just members of the public picking up a friend. They are allowed to stand at arrivals with a sign (just like any member of the public can).

    However, they also have to park their car in the public car park and will walk you there with your luggage, stopping to pay the parking fee at the meter. A licensed transfer driver does not need to do this because they have their own parking zone right by arrivals.

    Some unlicensed drivers don't even wait at the arrival gate because the official drivers recognise them and get annoyed. Instead they have to stand further away (often by the Spar supermarket or the car rental desks). 

    When an unlicensed driver drops you at the airport they will not want to be paid in a public area because this proves that they are charging rather than "transporting a friend" for free. 

    An unlicensed car will not have a blue license plate, or a SP or VTC sticker, and will often look like a private car (because it is a private car). 

    What's the problem with unlicensed airport transfers?

    Some people use unlicensed cars because they are the cheapest option and don't realise that they are unlicensed. 

    There are several problems with unlicensed services. The most obvious is that they are uninsured so if something goes wrong or there is an accident, you are not protected. The price that unlicensed drivers offer is only low because they cut corners (hopefully not literally). You have no way of even knowing if your unlicensed driver has a Spanish driving license, insurance and a good driving record. Licensed drivers are vetted regularly and must be fully insured and licensed to work.

    Another problem is that unlicensed transfers undermine the legitimate transfer drivers and businesses in Gran Canaria. Local drivers make a living from transfers and offer a legal, regulated service with minimum standards. Every time an unlicensed service undercuts them, it is effectively stealing from local people and the island economy.

    We believe that everybody in Gran Canaria deserves better!

    Gran Canaria Airport Transfer Services

    To find out more about the Gran Canaria airport transfer, see our Gran Canaria airport transfer article which explains the three different models; man/woman from pub with car, online transfer websites, and local transfer services.

    Or you can book a legitimate Gran Canaria airport transfer at a great price right here. Our service uses local drivers and supprts the island economy because all the money you spend stays in Gran Canaria.

    Alex Says: Using our service also helps the Gran Canaria Info team to keep providing quality local information here and in our Facebook Group

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