Monday, 17 October 2016 07:15

Weather Forecast: The Rain Hardly Came, But The Sunshine Will

Sunshine forecast this week in Gran Canaria Sunshine forecast this week in Gran Canaria www.photosgrancanaria.com

17.10.2016: The rain that was headed towards the Canary Islands yesterday faded away before it reachedus. All we got in Gran Canaria was a few drops of rain scattered across the island.

The remains of the clouds that brought the scant showers should fade away today to leave us with a sunny afternoon.

The rest of the week will be sunny in south Gran Canaria with maximum day temperatures up cose to 30ºC. North Gran Canaria will be similar although there will be light morning cloud.

Another bizarre consequence of yesterday's non-weather was a flat sea that put the Frontón King surf competition on hold. It look like conditions won't improve at the Frontón wave until Tuesday.

All in all, a great week to be in Gran Canaria on holiday although spare a thought for south Gran Canaria's farmers as they are getting desperate for some of the wet stuff.

For more on the weather in Gran Canaria, read out detailed guide

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  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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