Alex Bramwell

Alex Bramwell

The Canary Islands have fascinated astronomers for centuries, but they always looked up. Now that we have satellites we can see what the Canary Islands look like from space. Here're some of the most spectacular photos of the Canary Islands from high in the sky.

Published in Guide
Wednesday, 30 December 2015 14:24

Gran Canaria Weather: Sunny New Year

The weather forecast for New Year 2015 in Gran Canaria is simple: Blue sky and warm temperatures.

Monday, December 28, will be a mixed bag with clouds building throughout the day and even the odd shower in the north and the highlands. 

Monday, 28 December 2015 05:15

Gran Canaria Shark Bite Story Goes Global

The story of the first shark bite in Gran Canaria waters in living memory has gone global. Here's what actually happened.

Published in News

As southeast Asia food fans, it is to our shame and discredit that Casa Ari opened three years ago and we've only just told you about it.

Published in Tip of the day

So it's your first trip to Gran Canaria, or the first time you've decided to get out of the resorts and see the rest of the island. Hooray: Here's the top ten things you have to see and do.

Published in Top 10

So you've just booked a Gran Canaria holiday, gone on the internet to research it, and now you're worried that it's a giant tourist trap. Relax, there's a lot more to Gran Canaria than you think.

Published in Guide

Gran Canaria got a white Christmas Day of sorts due to a heavy calima yesterday and the dust will hang around for Boxing Day.

The nastiest thing on Gran Canaria isn't the introduced snakes, or the giant centipede, but an attractive grass from Ethiopia that is taking over.

Published in Guide
Tuesday, 22 December 2015 09:38

Gran Canaria Weather: Sunshine For Christmas

After two days of autumnal weather in Gran Canaria, the sunshine is back and set to stay for Christmas.

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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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