A massive forest blaze is raging on the holiday island of Gran Canaria as hundreds of firefighters work to contain flames of up to 25ft. The fire was “neither controlled or stabilised” in an official update at 8am. Over 300 firefighters have been trying to control the flames as at least 800 people are forced […]
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WATCH: Britons SCRAMBLE for sun loungers in busy Gran Canaria hotel
Holidaymakers will do anything to get the best sun lounger in a hotel on holiday. From putting down a towel to sitting across three of them, it can take drastic measures to secure a spot. A video has recently emerged showing just how far some Britons would go, as they are filmed racing towards the […]
Looking for a cheap holiday with guaranteed sunshine? Britons are flocking to Gran Canaria
The top 10 long-haul and short-haul destinations for British holidaymakers this summer have been revealed. TripAdvisor’s Summer Holiday Value Report contains some surprising candidates when it comes to best value breaks. Research has also revealed the cheapest week to travel to the most sought after destinations. According to the travel booking site, Ibiza is proving […]
How safe is it to travel to Gran Canaria? Holiday update for summer 2017
Perched to the south of mainland Spain and just off the northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands offer year-round sunshine, warm weather and sprawling sandy beaches. Gran Canaria is the second most populous isle in the Spanish archipelago. With its climate, competitive prices and comparatively short distance from the UK, it’s not surprising the […]
Reminiscing the past in Gran Canaria
PH Gran Canaria includes a mixture of entertainment, solitude and relaxation Coming back after 20 years, accompanied only by our eldest son, Benedict, we were looking for a holiday that was a little more grown up: a mixture of easy entertainment but also solitude. The Palm Beach hotel at Maspalomas fitted the bill perfectly. Built […]
Would YOU dare enter? EERIE pictures capture ABANDONED water park in Gran Canaria
With slides long dried up and the Amazonian themed decor devastated by graffiti, the final days look bleak for the once popular Atlantida Water Park in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. The once vibrant palm trees are now wilted and the pipelines that joyful children whizzed through into the waters below now lie rusted. The tourist […]