Saturday, 21 November 2015 08:09

Going Around Gran Canaria By Bus: You CAN Do It In One Day

Getting around Gran Canaria by bus Getting around Gran Canaria by bus www.photosgrancanaria.com

The journey around Gran Canaria by bus takes you on one of Europe's most spectacular cliff-edge roads and along the rugged north coast.

From Puerto de Mogán, take blue bus Number 38 to La Aldea de San Nicolás. You can either get the 07.00 or the 11.30 bus to give you time to get right around Gran Canaria.

Lex Says: It's hard to get to Puerto de Mogán early by bus as most lines don't start until 09.00. You ned to get an early line 1 or 91, depending on where you start.

The journey takes at least an hour and goes through Pueblo de Mogán town and Veneguera village, past the multi-coloured Fuente de Los Azulejos rocks, and out into Gran Canaria's wild west. Be prepared for plents of twists and turns.

From the La Aldea bus station, get blue bus line 101 (either at 09.00, 14.05 or 17.30). This route winds up from La Aldea to the high cliffs of Andén Verde and then along the West Coast road. It's not a journey for the faint-hearted as the road drops over a kilometre to the sea. 

The journey takes at least an hour-and-a-half.

You can get off the bus at Puerto de las Nieves for lunch, or in Agaete for a wander around the secret garden, or continue all the way to Galdar.

From Galdar just get the next blue bus to Las Palmas (Line 103, 105; half an hour), then another bus from either Santa Catalina back to the south of the island (avoid Line 1 as it stops everywhere on the way down).

In total, the journey time to get around Gran Canaria is about four hours on the buses, but with stops and waits, it takes all day. Please chek the timetables here for up-to-date times and watch out on Sundays and fiesta days as the times and a number of buses changes. 

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  • Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?
    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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