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. 

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

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.

Sunday, 20 December 2015 13:07

Gran Canaria Weather Aviso For Rain & Waves

After three weeks of constant sunshine and summer temperatures, Gran Canaria is set for a quick blast of winter today and tomorrow. Then it's back to the sunshine.

A cold, wet front is due to sweep over the Canaries on Sunday and Monday, but the sunshine will be back afterwards.

The warm weather looks set to continue in Gran Canaria this week as tropical air heads north.

The weather in Gran Canaria for the next week will be rather boring: Warm and mostly sunny.

This week will be warm in Gran Canaria although Monday and Tuesday will be quite cloudy.

An east wind brings warmth and dust to Gran Canaria this week following a few days of unsettled northern air.

It's been a mixed week in north Gran Canaria, but the south and the resorts have had plenty of sunshine. The weekend will be the same with Sunday looking good all over the island.

The cold snap that's chilling most of Europe will affect Gran Canaria this week but, aside for the odd shower and cool evenings, we don't expect much weather in the resorts.

Wednesday, 18 November 2015 06:17

Gran Canaria Weather: Summer Ends This Weekend

Enjoy the Gran Canaria warmth this week because things turn cooler as of Sunday.

This week starts with a sunny, windless Monday with temperatures in the high twenties; Pretty much perfect weather.

Friday, 13 November 2015 07:13

Gran Canaria Weather: Hot Dusty Weekend

The faint calima that Gran Canaria experienced this week has intensified and looks like it will be here all weekend.

Gran Canaria and all of the Canary Islands will be hot this weekend as an east wind brings hot air and some dust over from North Africa.

Tuesday, 03 November 2015 12:29

Gran Canaria Weather: Scorchio All Week

The weather forecast for this week (week one, November 2015) is simple: It's sunny!

Friday will be mostly sunny, but Saturday is a rainy day in Gran Canaria.

The beginning of the week will see a mish-mash of different weather in the Canary Islands although we expect plenty of sunshine in Gran Canaria's resorts (but also cloudy spells and the odd shower). The next few days will be similar.

Saturday, 17 October 2015 08:35

Gran Canaria Weather: Sunny Weekend Coming Up

That's it folks, back to the beach; at least until Sunday afternoon. 

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  • Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?
    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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