Tuesday, 13 October 2015 12:31

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Expecting Wet End To The Week

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A low-pressure system currently building over the Atlantic Ocean to the northwest of the Canary Islands looks likely to produce wind and rains towards the end of the week.

While it is still too early to make accurate predictions, this sort of weather system tends to produce wet, windy weather coming in from the west. As such, we expect the western islands and Tenerife to get the worst of the weather, and to get it first. 

It looks like a wet front will hit the Canaries on Thursday with the serious end arriving in Gran Canaria on Friday. The west and south of the island would be most affected if the system continues to behave as expected. 

Until the weather front arrives, we can expect more of the same weather in Gran Canaria as we've had so far this week; some clouds and the odd shower with plenty of sunny intervals. Morning rain is more likely in the north and afternoon showers possible in the south and the resorts. 

So far, there has been no Canary Government weather alert or AEMET Spanish weather service aviso connected to this weather system and it could still decide to go somewhere else. 

If you are flying into the Canary Islands in the next few days, we recommend bringing a layer and a waterproof. You'll probably only need it for day or two, but this low-pressure system could also cause bad weather for several days. 

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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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