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Gran Canaria
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Blessed with some truly exquisite natural resources, miles of sandy beaches and a perfect ... |
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Regions
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Gran Canaria has a surface area of just 1,560 km². |
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Climate
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Gran Canaria is famous for its climate; not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter. |
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Top ten things to do
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There’s hundreds of things to do and see here. |
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Accommodation
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Accommodation in Gran Canaria ranges from first class to budget accommodation. |
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Beaches
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Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in Spain is a paradise of the sun, beach, and endless golden sand ... |
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Nightlife
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The nightlife in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain is similar no matter what part of the ... |
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Cuisine
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Fish in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain is without a doubt the most popular dish. |
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Culture
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The island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands was integrated to the Kingdom of Castille during the ... |
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Outdoor Activities
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The island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in Spain have the perfect climate for outdoor activities. |
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Geography
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In terms of its geography and landscape, Gran Canaria is an incredibly diverse and unique island. |
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Enjoy the different festivities in the Island of Gran Canaria, Spain. |
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Important Telephone Numbers on the Island of Gran Canaria, spain |
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Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in Spain is the island of leisure. |
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Fish in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain is without a doubt the most popular dish. Obviously being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean is the main reason. The fish is undoubtfully delicious and always fresh. It is simply a treat to the taste buds. Fish is undoubtedly the most popular dish on the island and given the fact that we are completely surrounded by ocean one can understand why. The fish here is excellent; always fresh, interesting and delicious.
Locally caught varieties include tuna, swordfish and sea bass, amongst others. They are often served with coriander or Parsley sauce.
If you´re into fish you have to try the Sancocho; it´s absolutely superb. It´s made from stone bass or sea bream and is one of the island´s most popular dishes. Fish stew is also very popular and you´ll find it on most menus. Fish is often served with papas arrugada, which simply potatoes that have been boiled until the skin becomes wrinkled and dry.
The tradition of eating tapas (light snacks) has been imported from mainland. Nowadays, it´s common to see people eating small dishes of meat or vegetables before the main meal. They are also served for free if you buy a beer (in some places).
Some meat dishes can be quite expensive in Gran Canaria as the meat has to be imported. Rabbit on the other hand is reared locally. It´s delicious, cheap and very popular. It´s also served with papas arrugada.
There are hundreds of restaurants on the island serving all types of cuisine, especially in the more touristy areas. The only problem is, they can sometimes be quite expensive and often cater to international tastes instead of serving authentic Canarian cuisine.
If you want to taste the real thing, look for the smaller establishments where the locals hang out and you’ll find it there. It´s always a lot cheaper too.
Restaurants normally don´t start filling up until around 9pm in the evening and people often stay on eating and drinking till well after 11.00pm. |
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