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Tip Of The Day: 3 Alternatives To Tauro Beach

Is Tasarte the new Old Tauro? Is Tasarte the new Old Tauro? www.photosgrancanaria.com

The spirit of Tauro beach lives on even as Anfi's bulldozers wait for its new coating of Saharan sand, but chances are it will never be quite the same again.

Once the beach is finished, there will be a rush to get the permits ready for the next phase of development. 

It's too soon to write Tauro off as the bars may well survive the development, but if you loved the laid back charm of ramshackle Old Tauro here are three places that could become the new Old Tauro.

Tasarte

Tasarte restaurantIt's a long way from anywhere, but Tasarte and its beachfront Restaurante Oliva have been frozen in time for decades. Tasarte is sunny (perhaps sunnier than anywhere else on the island), laid back and it's got that sleepy, unpolished feel that Tauro used to have before the bulldozers moved in. 

Tasarte even has a better view of Teide volcano on the horizon and the ropa vieja de pulpo is legendary (only at the weekends). 

The locals, who seem to spend most of their time at the bar, burst into song as often as they can find an excuse (about every five minutes). 

Now, you can even do a boat trip from Tasarte (more on that soon), giving you a whole new reason to make the trek and spend the whole day.

El Pajar

el pajar el boyaNobody knows how long the cement factory has left or what will replace it but, for now, El Pajar village is a sleepy spot with a calm, sandy beach and a couple of superb restaurants right by the sea. Both the famous Bar Playa (El Boya) and next door La Bahia El Pajar do great seafood and are popular local favourites.

Both the famous Bar Playa (El Boya) and next door La Bahia El Pajar do great seafood and are popular local favourites. By the beach, there's a cafe with tables under a giant rubber tree. 

One advantage of El Pajar over Tauro: It's much easier to get into the water from the sandy beach.

Ojos de Garza

ojos de garza restaurantThis tiny seaside town has the ramshackle feel of Old Tauro and was recently in danger of demolition. However, the government has now agreed to let the locals move their houses back from the beach so Ojos de Garza lives on.

Bar Restaurante Zurita is right by the sandy beach and does the local favourites well. 

Just north of the airport, Ojos de Garza is a great Tauro alternative and you even get to watch the planes taking off from Gando. 

Alex says: Walk south along the beach until the end of Ojos de Garza village and there's a second restaurant tucked around the corner. It's even more local. 

 

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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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