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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.
The Best Gran Canaria Videos In March 2016 (So Far)
Here are the best Gran Canaria videos posted on the internet so far in March 2016.
5 Gorgeous South Gran Canaria Beaches The Locals Keep Secret
Think all south Gran Canaria's beaches are covered in parasols and surrounded by restaurants? Some are, but there are plenty of quiet, natural beaches left. It's just that the locals keep quiet about them.
The Ultimate Newbie Guide To Gran Canaria
A Gran Canaria guide for first-time visitors with links to the most useful pages on the website, including all the best resorts, beaches and things to do. Once you've read them, you'll know exactly what you want to do during your first visit to Gran Canaria.
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.
Tauro Beach Flattened As Development Work Goes On
March 2016: Tauro beach has been flattened by heavy machinery laying the foundations for its new, Caribbean sand replacement.
Tip Of The Day: Buy Gran Canaria Property The Right Way
If you're thinking of buying a Gran Canaria property and don't speak fluent Spanish, get professional help.
Gran Canaria Property: Buying In The South? Just Go To Cárdenas Real Estate
Buying a property in Gran Canaria is a big decision but it doesn't have to be a big risk. Here's everything you need to know to do it right.
Cool Runnings: Las Palmas Football Team Win 3 In A Row
Three wins in a row and Las Palmas football team may pull off its own Cool Runnings story and stay in Primera Liga.
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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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