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The other side of Gran Canaria

Monday, September 1st, 2008
Gran Canaria, being the most popular of all the Canary Islands, is known for its party-scene. However, tourists should not miss all the beautiful calm places the island also has to offer. Gran Canaria's landscape varies from desert, like dunes, over pinewoods to ~2000m high mountains in the centre of the island. The big variety of landscapes available on this relatively small island invites visitors to go hiking or even to discover by backpacking. Burg In additon, the cathedral of Santa Ana and the boulevard Calle Mayor de Triana in Las Palmas, the capital of the island, are very popular destinations for culture-interested visitors. The Palmitos Park near Maspalomas is a beautiful botanical garden which also acommodates monkeys, crocodiles, an orchid house, an aquarium with different species of fishes and coral displays, and Europe's largest butterfly house.

Posted by Anna

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Playa del Ingles, a lot of life and movement

Friday, February 1st, 2008
In Playa del Ingles, which means "The English Man's Beach" you will find a really beautiful beach, which stretches out over 5 kilometers. That is why you can find a lot of tourism here with a lot of hotels, appartments, restaurants, shops and tourist information points and other facilitys. So you have to keep in mind that economically Playa del Ingles has elevated prices as it is usual for places frequented by tourists. Playa del Ingles is especially favoured by gay people. If you like to have a drink or a party, you should take a look at the mall called Yumbo-Center. If you prefer a calmer place for your holiday you should avoid the huge cities of Gran Canaria and visit the small villages abroad from the tourism, where you can join the traditons of the island.

Posted by Anna

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