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12.08.2016: After a week of exceptional heat things in Gran Canaria go back to normal this weekend. Hot and sunny, but not too hot.
There are two shopping centres in San Agustín, but anyone looking for serious retail action will need to go north to Las Palmas or around the coast to Gran Canaria's larger resorts.
Cable Car Proposed For Las Palmas City: Response Mixed
Investors have proposed a 2.2km cable car running from Las Palmas' port up to the El Vigía mountain on La Isleta.
08.08.2016 The scorching weather faded away on Sunday but will be back on Tuesday when a second blast of heat arrives from North Africa.
The Atlantic is a vast open ocean full of life and there are only a few places where it's creatures can come to breed, give birth and rest. The Canary Islands, rising out of the deep ocean, are one of them.
The annual Perseid meteor shower happens in July and August and the clear skies in Gran Canaria mean that you have a good chance of spotting them. Here are the top spots for meteor spotting.
Taking great Instagram photos in Gran Canaria is all about being outdoors with the blue sky and the big views. Here's a list of spots where you're guaranteed to snap a keeper.
A vast blob of hot, dusty air from North Africa is heading towards the Canary Islands and arrives on Thursday. Temperatures will rise by as much as 9ºC and will peak at over 40ºC over the weekend.
A new study suggests that the Maspalomas dunes will turn into a stony plain within 90 years. Is this true and what can be done about it?
Here's our selection of the best videos filmed in Gran Canaria during July 2016. There's a bit of everything from aerial footage of Tauro beach with its new sand to the madness of freestyle high line walking in the Gran Canaria mountains.
You have to be really good to make bodyboarding look this good. For World Champion Amaury Lavernhe, that's no problem.
Here's the newest beach in Europe: Tauro is due to open in August. By Gran Canaria Info.
This might just be the craziest thing we've seen all month. Wojciech Dopierała walks the high line in the Gran Canaria mountains.
When crankbrothers make a video, they make a video.
What these guys can do on a windsurf board is astonishing.
Las Palmas surf school Mojosurf paddle out on the LED SUPs and then have a beer on the beach. Looks good to us!
Beautiful timelapse footage of the sea of clouds between Gran Canaria and Tenerife by David Avila
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There are more 'grandma's secret' red mojo recipes in Gran Canaria than there are little old ladies. In most cases, the only secret is which supermarket the sauce comes from.
Temperatures are set to soar this week in Gran Canaria with the south of the island back on yellow alert and the mercury expected to hit 36ºC.
Las Canteras beach is a marine reserve and the water if packed with fish. It's one of Gran Canaria's top snorkelling spots.
22.07.2016 Gran Canaria cools down today and will be pleasant tomorrow before the heat returns on Sunday. It's too hot for walking!
Las Palmas is a surfing city and the vibe is strongest at the south end of Las Canteras beach. These are the La Cicer spots where the locals and the learners hang out in between sets.
Mogán Mayor Rejects Plans For More Artificial Beaches In Gran Canaria
The new sand hasn't even settled on Tauro beach and there are already plans for two more artificial beaches in south Gran Canaria.
19.07.2016. The Sahara pays a visit from today with dust and hot air driving temperatures to over 37ºC in south Gran Canaria.
New Details About The Las Palmas Aquarium: It Sounds Spectacular
The Las Palmas aquarium now has an official opening date: The Poema de Mar throws open its giant doors on June 17, 2017.
If you're worried about driving in Gran Canaria because you've heard stories of crazy local drivers, we've got good news. Driving in Gran Canaria is perfectly safe provided that you know the local motoring idiosyncracies.
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Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?
Visitors to Gran Canaria often ask whether it is better to exchange their local currency for euros at home or in Gran Canaria.
The answer is that it is almost always better to buy your euros at home than it is to bring pounds to Gran Canaria and use local banks or currency exchanges. This rule of thumb applies all over the world. A currency is almost always cheaper the further away you are from the place you can spend it (because demand for it is lower).
Exchange rates are almost always better at home than in Gran Canaria
You are very likely to get a better exchange rate using a British currency exchange specialist or local bank. Many of these companies will deliver your euros to your home.
One of the best rates in the UK is often from the post office, especially if you do it well in advance.
The only way you'll get a better rate in Gran Canaria than at home is if the exchange rate changes while you are travelling and this is rare.
You also have to bear in mind that currency exchanges in Gran Canaria are getting rarer and some local banks don't exchange money for non-clients.
To Transfer large amouynts of money to Gran Canaria, or to make regular transfers, always use a reputable currency broker such as Currencies Direct. This will save you money on exchange rates and bank charges and is highky secure.
The risk of bringing cash to Gran Canaria
Another important factor to consider is the risk of bringing cash to Gran Canaria: If it is lost or stolen, there is no way of getting it back.
It is much safer to bring a debit or credit card and use local bank ATMs to take out money. These days, a good option is a pre-charged debit card.
Cards may be slightly more expensive that carrying cash, unless you seek out a bank card with low commissions, but it is much more secure.
Bank ATMs like Bankia, Santander and BBVA often charge lower rates than the ATMs in shopping centres and busy tourist areas.
Alex Says: Always select the Euro option at ATMs in Gran Canaria because the exchange rate is much better than if you opt for the Local Currency option. The same applies when you pay by card in shops and restaurants.
See our Gran Canaria Tips section for more nuggets of useful local information.
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