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Gran Canaria Weather: Saharan Burp Means Hot Stuff This Weekend
A vast blob of hot, dusty air from North Africa is heading towards the Canary Islands and arrives on Thursday. Temperatures will rise by as much as 9ºC and will peak at over 40ºC over the weekend.
Gran Canaria Weather: Cooler This Weekend, Then The Heat Comes Back
22.07.2016 Gran Canaria cools down today and will be pleasant tomorrow before the heat returns on Sunday. It's too hot for walking!
New Details About The Las Palmas Aquarium: It Sounds Spectacular
The Las Palmas aquarium now has an official opening date: The Poema de Mar throws open its giant doors on June 17, 2017.
Gran Canaria Weather: Strong Wind & Waves, Followed By Heat & Dust
Termites Delay Maspalomas Lighthouse Museum
The Maspalomas lighthouse building is due to open as a cultural museum and handicrafts centre but work is on hold due to termites.
Gran Canaria Weather: This Is Ridiculous, We Give Up Until October
It's June, summer has arrived and there's just no point publishing a Gran Canaria weather forecast every week.
Maspalomas In Spain's Top Ten Blue Flag Beaches
Maspalomas is the ninth best Blue Flag beach in Spain, according to Skyscanner.com's Top 20 List.
Record Gran Canaria Timeshare Payout: Anfi Owner Gets €189,000
The Las Palmas High Court No. 5 has ordered Anfi de Mar timeshare resort to return €189,000 to a timeshare owner with an illegal contract.
Tejeda Features In Cult UK Series Black Mirror
Scenes for a new episode of cult UK TV series Black Mirror are beimg filmed in Tejeda this weekend and the star is none other than Mad Men star Jon Hamm.
What On Earth Is Going On At The Yumbo?
The internet says that the Yumbo is about to be engulfed by a tsunami of unfair rules that will wreck Pride, force all the bars to shut down, and be the end of Gran Canaria's gay tourist industry.
Gran Canaria Starts Controlled Fire Project
If you see smoke in the Gran Canaria highlands this weekend, don't panic as everything is under control.
Gran Canaria In The Frame For Next Star Wars Movie
Disney agents have been scouring Gran Canaria for locations for the next Star Wars film, according to local press reports.
Gran Canaria Forecast: Sunny Mornings With Some Afternoon Cloud
15/04/2016: Gran Canaria should be warm and sunny this weekend although expect clouds to build up as the days go on.
No More Oil Exploration Around The Canary Islands
Oil exploration permits around the Canary Islands have run out so there will be no more drilling in the near future.
Gran Canaria Weather: A Sunny Start With Midweek Spring Showers Up North
A sunny start to the week with cloud and showers in the north from Wednesday.
4 New Luxury Hotels For Gran Canaria
Four new 5 Star hotels are now of strategic importance to Gran Canaria, according to the Canarian government.
Gran Canaria Weather: Easter Eggs Gooey In South Gran Canaria This Week
Tuesday, March 22: Sunny and warm in south Gran Canaria this week but cloudier in the north.
Tauro Beach Flattened As Development Work Goes On
March 2016: Tauro beach has been flattened by heavy machinery laying the foundations for its new, Caribbean sand replacement.
Hotel Building Spree Could Create 100,000 Canary Islands Jobs
If the Canary Islands lift the self-imposed moratorium on building new hotels and tourist accommodation, they could generate up to 100,000 stable jobs within 10 years, according to a study by local think tank CATPE.
Gran Canaria Weather: January 2016 The Hottest For 55 Years
January 2016 was the hottest for 55 years across the Canary Islands and February doesn't look much different.
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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.
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