Monday, 13 July 2015 11:07

Top 10 Reasons Why Mondays Are Better In Gran Canaria

Mondays are better in Gran Canaria Mondays are better in Gran Canaria

Every week we share a Mondays are Better in Gran Canaria photo on our Facebook page and it's always one of the week's most popular posts. So, here's the Top 10 reasons why Gran Canaria rocks the first day of the week. 

Mondays are better with palm trees

Palm trees make every day better, but especially Mondays

 There's an awful lot of palm trees in Gran Canaria. From Canary palms to coconut trees, you're never far from a frondfrond on a Monday

 

Visit a different beach every Monday of the year

Visit a different beach every Monday of the year

With over 80 beaches to choose from, there's more than enough to make every Monday a beach day with a difference. Here's our Ultimate Guide to Gran Canaria's Beaches

 

Commuting to the beach in Gran Canaria is fun

Commuting to the beach in Gran Canaria is fun

 Forget the traffic jams: In Gran Canaria your biggest worry is getting lost in the Maspalomas dunes on the way to the sea

 

Puerto de Mogán handicrafts market is on Mondays 

Puerto de Mogan has a monday market

 Shopping makes you feel better and so does Puerto de Mogán. Both at the same time is the perfect cure for the Monday blues

 

You have to leave your work phone on the beach 

You have to leave your work phone on the beach

So far, nobody has invented a mobile phone that works in the sea so even if you are expecting an important email, it has to wait while you go for a swim

 

The Gran Canaria sea air is good for you

The Gran Canaria sea air is good for you

Gran Canaria's sea air is loaded with tiny droplets of water full of Atlantic minerals: The ocean contains all 89 elements found in the human body. More Info

 

Fruit is good for you 

Fruit is good for you

And there's a lot of fruit in Gran Canaria: From bananas to pineapples, papayas to mangos, it grows on trees around here 

 

Exercise boosts mood and makes you feel healthy

Exercise is good for you

And it's not hard to get it in Gran Canaria: The sunshine, warm ocean and beautiful surroundings make it easy to be outdoors

 

You don't have to wear work clothes

Montaña la Arena nudist beach

 In fact, you don't have top wear anything at all. Gran Canaria has a dozen nudist beaches and most are empty on a Monday

 

No day that ends like this can be all bad

Confital sunset

Every Monday in Gran Canaria ends with a sunset: The weekend is one-day closer already

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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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