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Deep sea fishing on Gran Canaria

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Because af the abundance of different kinds of fishes along the coast of Gran Canaria one of the most famous sports here ist deep sea fisching. Lots of locals and tourists enjoy many hours by fishing directly on the coast or with an adventurous deep sea fishing trip. The best months for deep water fishing are between May and November, but even during the rest of the year deep water fishing on Gran Canaria is possible. The most frecuent angled fishes are tuna or bonito, barracuda, marlin and sword fish. These examples can reach an impressionating weight and a huge size. It is very important that the angling rod and all the accessories are specially made for deep water fishing to resist this enormous forces. To take such a huge catch on bord of the boat you need a lot of force and endurance. A sword fish can reach ...
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Property on Gran Canaria

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Gran Canaria is a popular holiday destination all over the year because of the mild and pleasant climate.

The temperatures are between 26 °C and 28 °C in the summer months and between 22°C and 24°C during the winter months. But not only the good weather and the sunny climate are the reason why Gran Canaria is so interesting to visit.

On the isle of Gran Canaria you can find such a big variety of landscapes as in nearly any other place. It has many sights to offer and many beaches to take a sunbath or practice water sports.

Another must on Gran Canaria is of the church of Santiago de los Caballeros. This church built in the baroque style dates from the 18th century. It is a jewel and all the culture interested holiday makers should visit ...
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Holidayhomes on Gran Canaria

Monday, March 15th, 2010
There is no other island with such a conspicuous variety of landscapes like Gran Canaria. Only 200 km separated from the African coast and 1100 km from the Spanish mainland, Gran Canaria joins the archipelago of the Canary Islands.

In the heart of the island of Gran Canaria a number of ravines lead down to the coast, which gives it´s special characteristic shape to the island together with the volcanic origin.

The climate in Gran Canaria is generally mild and with a an average of about 21 degrees during the whole year.

The central mountain range divides the climate of the isle into the south and southwest clime. The south is marked by trade winds and more sunny weather ...
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New train connection between Las Palmas and Maspalomas

Monday, December 1st, 2008
News about the project “Gran Canaria-Express” (train connection between Las Palmas and Maspalomas) - the isle administration acceded to the general feasibility of the whole project, so Román Rodríguez, vice president and responsible secretary concerning the field of transportation. For the first time detailed information pertaining the about 1 billion expensive train project are available for press and public. In this context approximately 20 kilometres (42%) of the altogether 48 kilometres long route will take their course subterrestrial, further 3.7 (7%) kilometres will be made up of crossovers. The remaining distance of about 24,28 kilometres (51%) shall be covered abovegroundly. Up to now 9 stages are regarded as fix points, such as Parque de San Telmo (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), the hospital Insular, Jinamar, Telde, the airport, Carrizal, Arinaga, Vecindario and finally Playa del Ingles. Nevertheless, the basically given approval of the isle administration does not state concrete ...
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Comments: 1 Comment so far » Categories: About Gran Canaria, Agaete, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Mapalomas, Playa del Inglés, Telde

Amusement park “Aqualand”

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Originally there were two amusement parks focussing on water fun at Gran Canaria: the so called “AquaSur” as well as the “Ocean Park”. The last one was located at mid Maspalomas, but it is out of order nowadays. The “Aquasur” finally turned into “Aqualand” in the course of the years and makes the largest leisure park of the isle by now. Covering a surface area of about 90.000 square metres this theme park aims at offering a great amount of water- based attractions such as for example more than 30 water slides. There is a certain area addressing at children which also contains a great variety of the park’s mascot, the “Aqualand”- ape. Another amazing attraction is the famous “Tornado”, a closed flume entertaining visitors by presenting light- and sound effects while sliding. Furthermore there are tourist features like the “Mamut” for four persons, the “Crazy Race” with nine parallel ...
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