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Gran Canaria Weather: Four Days Of Yuk, Starting On Sunday
06.05.2106 It looks like London will be hotter than Gran Canaria this weekend. Well, on Sunday at least.
Gran Canaria Weather: Hotter In London Than The Canary Islands?
Silly season has started early this year with the first press reports about Britain being hotter than the Canary Islands.
Gran Canaria Weather: Same Same But Sunny
The weather in Gran Canaria this weekend is exactly what you'd expect for the time of year so we'll keep it brief.
Gran Canaria Weather: Plenty Of Sunshine In The Resorts
25.04.2016: The Trade Winds bring clouds to north Gran Canaria but leave the south and the resort beaches in the sunshine.
Gran Canaria Weather: Warm & Sunny Earth Day
22.04.2016: Happy Earth Day! Some cloud in north Gran Canaria this weekend, but sunny in the south and the resorts.
Gran Canaria Weather: Some Rain To Start The Week
Teide volcano was wearing its cloud hat yesterday, a sure sign that the weather was about to change.
Gran Canaria Forecast: Sunny Mornings With Some Afternoon Cloud
15/04/2016: Gran Canaria should be warm and sunny this weekend although expect clouds to build up as the days go on.
Gran Canaria Forecast: Fluffy Clouds And The Odd Shower
10.04.2016: The Trade Winds fade away early this week so the skies this week will be full of fluffy white clouds. We may also get some showers, even in south Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Weather: Some Cloud And Plenty Of Sun This week
The Trade Winds bring cloud and some showers to north Gran Canaria this week. It may send some cloud to the resorts but there will also be plenty of sunshine.
Gran Canaria Weather: A Sunny Start With Midweek Spring Showers Up North
A sunny start to the week with cloud and showers in the north from Wednesday.
Gran Canaria Weather: Is Las Palmas a Cloudy City?
Las Palmas has a reputation for being a cloudy city, but is also famous as the city with the world's most pleasant climate. What's going on?
Gran Canaria Weather: Easter Eggs Gooey In South Gran Canaria This Week
Tuesday, March 22: Sunny and warm in south Gran Canaria this week but cloudier in the north.
Gran Canaria Forecast: Sunny Until The End Of The Weekend
MARCH 17, 2016: The Trade Winds come back towards the end of the weekend and a wet front could affect us from Sunday. Quick, get to the beach.
Gran Canaria Weather: Sunny Sunday And Start To The Week
March 13, 2016: The Trade Winds have faded and that means great weather this week.
Gran Canaria Weather Forecast: From Clouds To Calima This Week
Cold air from the north brings clouds to most of the Canary Islands today and tomorrow. They will clear up during Wednesday and it looks like warm, African air will take over towards the weekend.
Gran Canaria Weather: Sunny On The Beaches This Weekend
04.03.2016: The dust that covered Gran Canaria over the last couple of days has now blown away and the Trade Winds are back but not strong.
Gran Canaria Weather: Sunshine All Over Gran Canaria This Week
The last of the cloud and rain that affected north Gran Canaria over the weekend will fade by midday on Tuesday. The rest of the week will be warm and sunny all over the island.
Gran Canaria Weather: Showers Possible This Weekend
26.02.2016: A weak weather front will bring heavy cloud and rain to north Gran Canaria this weekend, but the resorts will be almost unscathed.
Why Long Term Gran Canaria Forecasts Are Rubbish
You see a lot of 'fried egg' symbols in long-term Gran Canaria weather forecasts. That's because it's almost impossible to be accurate more than a few days ahead; unless you just assume that it's going to be sunny.
Enjoy The View Of Snow-Capped Teide Volcano While It Lasts
Look west from Gran Canaria at the moment and you'll see Tenerife's Teide volcano covered in snow ad surrounded by the blue sky and the Atlantic Ocean. Feast your eyes on it, because the snow won't last long.
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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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