Travel

The insider guide to Gran Canaria

Andrew Forbes

...of an exotic North African oasis, the five-star Hotel RIU Palace Oasis is on Maspalomas beach. Found in Meloneras, the upscale resort area of Gran Canaria, the hotel is close to the island’s landmark 1890s lighthouse. Expect some of the best sunsets ... restaurant, offering signature dining. feature Gran Canaria, a continent in miniature Hotel RIU Palace Oasis. Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia The Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, offers refined service ... time of publication, Gran Canaria has moved to level 3 (with Lanzarote and La Graciosa) meaning that tourism is presently not permitted until after Sunday 31 January. The current travel environment is extremely dynamic, so please check for the latest

Travel

Gran Canaria, a continent in miniature

Andrew Forbes

...dunes of Corralejo. Then as the plane banks to one side to begin its final approach to LPA international airport, the island of Gran Canaria fills the aircraft window. An almost circular island, it rises to nearly 2,000 metres, at the peaks of Morro ... time in getting to see the island. The airport is on the east coast, south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It's easy to join the new six-lane motorway that runs north to the capital, or south taking you to the popular resorts of Playa del Inglés or ... experiences and Gran Canaria promises to do just that. I have to admit that before my recent visit, I had a few misconceptions of this, the third largest of the Canary Islands, the volcanic archipelago that lies off the north west coast of Africa. Yet my visit

National

Latest migrants in the Canaries put into empty holiday bungalows

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There were calls for the national Interior minister to resign this week after chaotic scenes in Gran Canaria, where authorities were unable to deal with the latest wave of migrants arriving in boats from Morocco. Faced with double the amount this

Sport

Marbella let another win escape their grasp

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Marbella's victory over Recreativo last week seems to have been a false storm. The Costa side's inconsistent form returned on Sunday as they surrendered a lead to draw to the Las Palmas B team in Gran Canaria. The first half was characterised by a

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