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Gran Canaria Weather: Winter Is Over, Go Back To The Beach
FEBRUARY 21, 2016: With the Gran Canaria highlands still covered in snow, it might seem silly to say that the recent patch of winter weather is over, but the forecast for this week is for sunshine in south Gran Canaria.
Snow In The Gran Canaria Mountains In February 2016
LIVE REPORT FEBRUARY 19, 2016: It's snowing at the top of Gran Canaria today so we had to go up and get some photos.
Gran Canaria Weather: Soggy Until At Least Sunday
FEBRUARY 19, 2016: The cold, rain and clouds are due to remain over Gran Canaria until at east Sunday due to a low pressure to the east of the islands.
Snow Way: It's Snowing In Gran Canaria Today
The forecast said it was possible and it's happened: The top of Gran Canaria is white with snow.
Gran Canaria Weather: Big Tuna To Bring Snow?
GRAN CANARIA WEATHER UPDATE 16/02/2016: The wind and waves start to fade today before a steep drop in temperature on Thursday, and the possibility of a Big Tuna event this weekend.
Gran Canaria On Wind & Wave Alert
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY 15, 2016: Gran Canaria is on alert for strong wind and waves on Monday and Tuesday. Clouds and rain are forecast for the north of the island. The south will be windy but could well be sunny.
Gran Canaria Weather: Winter Is Coming (Just)
Forecast for week starting February 11, 2016: After months of almost constant sunshine and the hottest January for 55 years it finally looks like Gran Canaria is to get a blast of winter.
Gran Canaria Weather: February Sunshine All Week
The hottest place in Gran Canaria this weekend was the El Berriel caravan where a chip pan fire destroyed six caravans and caused gas bottles to explode.
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.
Gran Canaria Weather: Another Sunny Week, Farmers Start To Panic
FEBRUARY 2016, WEEK ONE: The rain forecast for last weekend hardly showed up in Gran Canaria and this week will be mostly sunny.
Gran Canaria Weather: Calima Near Miss, Water On The Way
Forecast for the last weekend of January 2016: The Trade winds bring clouds and even some rain to north Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria Weather: Mostly Sunny With Some Dust And Wind
Warm, sunny weather dominates the forecast for the last week of January 2016, although there will be dust on Monday and Tuesday.
Gran Canaria Weather: Sunny Weekend But Windy On Sunday
The sunshine continues in Gran Canaria this weekend, although the wind changes on Saturday afternoon and we could have a blowy and dusty Sunday.
Gran Canaria Weather: Calima Returns As Hot Weather Goes On
With temperatures as high as 29ºC in south Gran Canaria yesterday, winter just hasn't turned up yet in Gran Canaria.
Tropical Storm Alex: El Niño Freak Misses The Canary Islands
The low-pressure system north-west of the Canary Islands has now officially become subtropical storm Alex. Fortunately it has gone north of the Canary Islands but is now bearing down on the Azores.
Canary Islands Weather: Don't Panic About The 'Storm'
Internet and social media reports about a hurricane heading towards the Canary Islands are nonsense.
Gran Canaria Weather: Winter On The Backburner
The weather in Gran Canaria this week is looking good with blue skies mixed with a bit of high cloud.
Gran Canaria Weather: Classic 'Winter' Conditions This Week
The weather in Gran Canaria for the next few days will be classic winter weather: Sunny in the south, cloudier in the north.
The Science Behind Gran Canaria's Bubble Of Sunshine
The Canary Islands are one of the sunniest places on Earth and south Gran Canaria is the sunniest place in the Canary Islands. Here's why...
Gran Canaria Weather: The Trade Winds Bring Some Cloud
The Trade Winds return to Gran Canaria on Monday and bring cloud back to Gran Canaria, or at least to the north of the island.
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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.
See our Gran Canaria Tips section for more nuggets of useful local information.
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