Canary Islands Travel Forum

Im in Las Palmas 24.-31.12.08 and has reserved a room at hotel Astoria in the city, but has not quite decided which hotel yet. Looking at AC Gran Canaria as an alternative.
I want first of all a hotel near to the city and all fun things to do here; jass,music,wining/dining, amusement districts etc. But I also want a decent hotel with training facilities and a decent neighbourhood, with little fear of being robbed when out late etc. I hope to find a such a hotel for a reasonable price.
Any good ideas for me?

1. I ve read somewhere that the beast beach in the las Americas - los Cristianos area is Playa de las vistas. Do you agree?

2. Have you got any idea when Siam Park is opening?

3. Someone mentioned hot air balloon rides over the los cristianos/ las americas resort? Where are these found? Is it a worthwhile experience?

4. I need to know where to get info about activities during d day in the area of Puerto de los cristianos- dolphin and whale watching trips to la ,gomera island ,... SO that i can check time table and see whether advanced booking is necessary.

5. I ve heard of a medieval show in Castillo de San Miguel. Is it good? Is it really necessary to book beforehand?

6. we will be staying in tenerife for 7 nights. i thought we could spend 5 nights in playa de las americas and move north for the last 2 days - is it a good idea? what places of interest must i not miss in the northern areas of tenerife? is it better to rent a car for moving north?

7. we will be using the TFN airport. Which means of transport is better to use to get to our hotel in playa de las americas?

8. I havent booked hotel yet. i ve loooked at the Playa de las americas maps on eurosol.com and i ve chosen map 3. which hotel would you recommend so that we ll be close to all the activities, yet it would be a good hotel, bed and breakfast, with a lovely pool area, not so expensive. (we re 30 yrs. old and we will have a 1 yr old girl and an 8 yr old boy with us. )

If you can answer one / some / all of my questions, it would be appreciated. probably there's still more questions to come ... :p

Can anyone tell me where the bookie has moved to in las americas, the last venue was the highlander on the strip, my friends have just arrived home and informed us that they are no longer there, would anyone have information as to where they may be now.Or can anyone tell me if there is any bookies in las amereicas?

Hi,

I'm going to tenerife and la palma in the beginnening of september. We will rent a rural house on both islands and rent a car. Can anyone give some 'must see's and do's. It can be everything 'a market, a walk, a nice place for a sunset...' As long as there isn't involved mass tourism. Because we want to escape that.

Can anyone recomend a region to stay? again we prefer a very quiet and green environment as far as possible from the very touristic places.

Has anyone ever taken the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma? Is there one daily?
and going to visit la gomera for one day without a car.. is that any good?

Lot's of questions! Hope someone feels like answering them.

many greetings, I stay looking forward to our trip..

elke

Hi all, i am coming to tenerife in august, staying in las floritas in playa de las americas. I am in need of a transfer from the airport to my hotel, i have come across a website www.tenerifetransfer.co.uk it is really cheap and you can pay on arrival. has anybody used these before?

Any ATM machines in Las Palmas airport where by i can use UK debit card for withdrawal


SAM

Are there any supermarkets in Monte Anfi Resort or nearby?

SAM

We are staying at the Sheraton La Caleta. Can anyone reccomend any restaurants.

Hello!
I want travel to Canary Islands, but can't decide to what island(s) should I travel.

Since I can't visit them all due financial reasons, I can chose maybe 2-3 islands.

I'm solo traveler and I don't have opportunity to rent a car.
Also I don't use any travel agency, so I have to plan everything by myself. I'll spend like 7-10 days in Canary islands.





Currently my favorites are -

Tenerife - nuff said must see island, Teide mountain. And also most likely I'll visit Anaga parc.

La Gomera - Good thing, it's located near Tenerife, so not a big prob. to get there. Main reason of course is forest in Garajonay parc. But I also seen Tenerife have Anaga parc which looks similiar to Garajonay parc, so maybe I should go there instead.

Lanzorete - Geysers, beutiful landscape with volcanoes.

Fuerteventura - Sand dunes. But going there just because of dunes.. I dunno.


So currently my traveling route would be -
My country-->Tenerife-->La Gomera-->(Tenerife)-->Lanzarote-->My country

Could anyone help me i am going to the sunwing fanabe resort in costa adjere in August could anybody tell me if there are any ATM machines by this complex ?

Thanks

will El Cine be open from the 13-06-08 until the 27-06-08

has anyone sen or heard of the noelia playa in porto de la cruz . after a long time here all i get is hotell management talk and nothing of the voice of people who traveled there .can you help with the little things (travell black spots ,good eating spots ,etc etc . thanks for now cowzer

Is this hotel adults ONLY if not can you suggest any hotel in Tenerife which do cater for ADULTS ONLY PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Hi all, I have just booked Puerto Del Carmen for the 2nd week in August, we are staying at the Lanzarote Apartments. can any one give me any info on these as I am travelling with a 4 year old - Is there a hair dryer does the Tv have a cartoon channel any info would be greatly appreciated

Kim

Does anyone who has been to Playa in the last couple of months know if the La Boca English Restaurant is still there? It is situated just around the corner from Las Pirimedes Hotel & is a very busy restaurant.

Most importantly. if it is still there, do the 2 PR people still work there? One was a chap with long hair and the other was a young girl, probably around 23-25 years old.

Any feedback will be appreciated, thanks.

I am going to Tenerife shortly and wondered about prices of motorbike hire and what is included in the rental of one (helmet etc)

hi im staying in cleopatra palace hotel with wife in mid june and would like to watch a show in the Piramide de Arona,any1 no a site where i can read wats on and how to avail of tickets and prices.

hi i am wanting to get from puorto del carmen to the teguise market on a sunday what is the best way of getting there without having a car and how long does it take thanks Tim

Hi there

We are planning a holiday on Fuerteventura and since the island's main feature seems to be its sand dunes, we would like to stay somewhere near these. However, we are rather undecided between Corralejo or Jandia. In your opinion, which are more spectacular?

Thanks!

hi we arrive lateish on sunday 11th may about 10pm will there be any restraunts or fast food places to eat at that time we are staying at the playa club apartments near the strip, so directions to these places would be most helpful.also will there be any supermarkets open at this time

hello
am staying inplaya de la arena hotel over christmas. are there any catholic churces in the area

I am off to the above resort which is near puerto rico. Coud any one tell me what would be the taxi charge from the airport for 4 people.Are there any bus service from the airport. if yes what is the bus number

thanks

sam

Is there a store called Stradivarius at the shopping center??

Holla a todos!
Donde se puede alquiler un moto mas barato en Tenerife? Voy a visitar la isla en Junio.

We'll be arriving in Santa Cruz on a Ship from USA and only have 5 hours. What are the must-see attractions??

Also, is there public transportation from the dock to La Rambla or another must-see avenue?

Thanks for your help

We were here in Feb '08 and liked it so much we are coming back again in Mid April! How lively will it be?

Is it possible to get to Morocco or Casablanca from Gran Canaria? Are there excursion tours or cruises over to the North Africa? If so how do I access this information? If anyone has done such a trip please let me know how your experience was and was it costly?
Thank you!

Hi All
I have never been to Gran Canaria. Going the end of April 08. Staying at Airtours Beach Club - Gran Canaria - Has anyone been there? if so what did you think of it? Do I need to rent a car for my week stay? or is public transportation safe reasonable and convenient?
Thank you very much

can you tell me how far peurto de maogan is from peurto rico and how much it would cost in a taxi thanks

Hola. ¿Qué hotel me recomendais de Fuerteventura, el Oasis Jandia Golf o el Castillo San Jorge Antigua? El primero parece tener más encanto, pero está muy al sur, así que para moverse por la isla mal, creo yo. El segundo está más centrado, pero creo que está en una zona con menos encanto, no?
Por otro lado, qué playas me aconsejais? Cualquier otro consejo será bienvenido.
Muchas gracias!