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5 Reasons Tourists Often Look At Canarians Like They Are Aliens

Canarian men like dressing as women, but only for carnival

Canarians live on gorgeous islands in the middle of the ocean and are as relaxed as you'd expect them to be.

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6 Reasons Canarians Often Look At Tourists Like They Are Aliens

Tourists get confused by some things Canarians do

With over three million tourists visiting Gran Canaria every year and less than a million locals, you'd think Canarians would be used to the crazy things their guests do.

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Gran Canaria Weather: Some Cloud And Plenty Of Sun This week

Sunshine due in south Gran Canaria 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.

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What To See & Do In Las Palmas' Neighbourhoods

Triana Barrio is one of the most visited areas in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city

Las Palmas city has over 400,000 inhabitants making it one of Spain's biggest cities. Here's the Gran Canaria Info guide to the city's main barrios and what to see and do in them.

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Check Las Palmas For Gran Canaria Hotel Bargains

Las Palmas hotel prices are often a bargain

Gran Canaria's resorts are choc-a-bloc this winter and bargain hotel and accommodation is been hard to find. The capital city Las Palmas, however, offers an alternative with some excellent hotels at great prices.

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Friday, 01 April 2016 07:58

No More Oil Exploration Around The Canary Islands

Oil drilling licenses in Canarian waters run out

Oil exploration permits around the Canary Islands have run out so there will be no more drilling in the near future.

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The Best Gran Canaria Videos In April 2016

Some of the best Gran canaria videos uploaded in April 2016

Great Gran Canaria videos published during April 2016. See the best ones from March here.

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Thursday, 31 March 2016 12:12

First Gran Canaria Lions Reintroduced To Maspalomas

Written by Alex Bramwell

Published on April 1st 2016 as an April Fool's Day joke: The first Gran Canaria Lions were released back into the Maspalomas dunes nature reserve this morning after an 80-year absence.

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Spring Arrives In Gran Canaria When The Mayflowers Bloom

Pericallis webbii flowers in Gran Canaria

You know spring has arrived in Gran Canaria when the pretty but misnamed Mayflower blooms all over the north of the island.

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Tip Of The Day: Get The Most Out Of The Yellow Submarine

The Yellow Submarine in Puerto de Mogán is a top excursion for kids and big kids and these local tips will help you get the most out of the experience.

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