Wednesday, 20 July 2016 16:58

Gran Canaria Tips: Original Gifts At El Verol, Arguineguín

El Verol in Arguineguín sells original gifts and home decorations El Verol in Arguineguín sells original gifts and home decorations www.photosgrancanaria.com

El Verol Gift Shop in Arguineguín sells a great range of original gifts and home decorations that is well worth browsing.

Most people only shop in Arguineguín if they visit the big Tuesday market or need something that isn't sold in the resorts. However, El Verol stands out thanks to its wide range of lights, small decorative objects, candles, etc. We love the fish-shaped lampshades and wall art.

The owner obviously makes a lot of effort to stock original items and it's always worth the short walk back from the beach to see what they've got on the shelves. 

Pop in if you visit for the market or for a spot of lunch by the beach.

El Verol is on Miguel Marrero 21 and opens Monday to Friday 10.00 to 20.00 and Saturday 10.00 to 14.00.

Lex Says: I bought a string of coloured lights at El Verol that I remember from Thailand but hadn't seen in Gran Canaria before. 

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  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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