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Visiting Grand Canary, Spain


Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo... more » Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park. « less
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Monthly Averages
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Nov
73°F 22°C
64°F 17°C
Dec
70°F 21°C
60°F 15°C
Jan
68°F 20°C
58°F 14°C
Feb
68°F 20°C
58°F 14°C
Mar
70°F 21°C
59°F 15°C
Apr
70°F 21°C
60°F 15°C
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Saturday
Nov 21
Hi:
78°F 25°C
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66°F 18°C
Sunday
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78°F 25°C
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68°F 20°C
Monday
Nov 23
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77°F 25°C
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66°F 18°C

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Tisalaya Park

4 of 5 stars
somerset
Nov 20, 2009

Well firstly upon reading the reviews on here I thought the worst - but how wrong!! the Tisalaya is a pretty, quiet, relaxing hotel complex, all rooms with balconies/patios, spotlessly clean, comfy,...more

Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino

Nov 20, 2009

This was our second visit after a previous stay 3 years ago and I have to say the quality of the accommodation, service and facilities are as high as ever. This time round we visited the spa, and...more

Riu Waikiki

Nov 20, 2009

Spent 10 days at riu waikiki Oct 21 to 28th with our son and daughter their spouses and our three granddaughters. We have been to seven riu s mainly in the carribean and love them, this was the first...more

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