Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Travel Forum

Tours by Taxi
Posted: Tue August 25, 2009 03:33 PM UTC

We're in Las Palmas for one day, from a cruise ship. I would like to go to Teror, but can't seem to find bus schedules. I've looked at the transportation website. So, I was thinking of taking a guided tour perhaps with a taxi. Or, are there tour operators in Las Palmas that I could reserve with? I just can't seem to find any information about tours (except for the big tour companies that want 30-40 people).

Thank you for all ideas and suggestions!! :)

Joyce

ladysail

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airport taxis at night??
Posted: Tue August 11, 2009 08:39 AM UTC

Sorry to drive everyone crazy on this board,but I am getting nervous!We are arriving at LPA at 01.40am.Will we be able to get a regular taxi at that time, and if so what would be the price to transfer to Las Palmas city, or do we need to book a private transfer?

thanks all.

piglet44

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stay in LP or move around?
Posted: Fri July 31, 2009 02:22 PM UTC

We are a couple aged 50,60 and would like to take a short break in Gran Canaria in December. Not into partying or beaches, more scenery and history.Would like to ask whether it would be better to stay in Las Palmas (the city) and take day trips out to different parts of the island or whether it would be better to move from place to place. How easy would it be to get accomodation- I mean is booking ahead essential or can we wing it?

Also is the best way to go to hire a car or can one make do with public transport?

We would have around 5-6 days in all.

piglet44

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stay in gran canaria
Posted: Sun December 21, 2008 05:32 AM UTC

iam planning a 1 week vacation to gran canaria,spain, iam looking for a hotel ,with kitchen,,apartment type, if anyone can give me a name or advice were to look for this request,i thank you ,

luzia

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Yoga Retreat for at least 1 week...
Posted: Sun October 12, 2008 10:43 PM UTC

Hi there VT
I am looking to book a week's sunshine and Yoga in Gran Canaria..
Do you know of any places that offer a yoga retreat and nice accomodation where I can relax by the pool as well. I am a 35 year old woman travelling by myself and so somewhere accessible and central would be ideal..

I am looking to go 2nd week in November from Glasgow.
all advice is welcome..
Kind regards

Jasminerose *

Jasminerose

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HELP! Don't know where to stay!
Posted: Sun September 14, 2008 08:20 PM UTC

My boyfriend and I will be traveling to Las Palmas in November for 3 nights. I have spent hours searching through hotels, reviews, photos, etc. I can't seem to get a clear idea of where to stay!
We would like easy beach access (less than 5 minutes walk) & don't require all inclusive or 5 star hotel; just something safe, clean and easily accessible to other activities either by foot or taxi.

Any advice would be helpful, we are stuck on this one...

trudyturcotte

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Traveling from Tenerife to Gran Canaria
Posted: Mon August 18, 2008 07:40 PM UTC

Hello, I will be visiting Los Cristianos, Tenerife in November 2008. I would like to also visit Gran Canaria and the Hard Rock Cafe at Playa Del Ingles. Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to get from Los Cristianos to Playa Del Ingles? I am having a really hard time trying to find a ferry or direct easy route.

azdbell

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best area to visit and stay christmas 2008
Posted: Sat August 2, 2008 04:56 PM UTC

Shall I stay in Las palmas or in a more tourist oriented place a week from christmas 24.12.08? Ordinary I love cities with all possibilities,and the daily life, but I have got second thoughts about the chrismas time; I guess that much of the shops/entertainment places are closed in the city, while the tourist areas are more open because of much customers and better market for business.

- If this is correct; what place would be most fun, in your opinion?

tantra11

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a hotel in las palmas
Posted: Fri July 25, 2008 03:41 PM UTC

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?

tantra11

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puerto mogan
Posted: Wed March 12, 2008 02:56 PM UTC

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

mariacon

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taxi
Posted: Thu January 10, 2008 08:13 PM UTC

Hi
Can anybody please tell me the price of a taxi from Las Palmas Airport to Maspalomas (Capri Bungolows)also what are the bungolows like
Thanx
Michelle

michellewarn

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weather
Posted: Wed December 26, 2007 09:21 PM UTC

hi there,
I am thinking about going to Las Palmas for a week or 2 at the end of January, because I want a beach holiday. What is the weather like then, will it be hot enough to lounge and swim and surf? Im Australian but living in the Netherlands, and I want a real break from the cold, but fairly close..? it looks beautiful! but will it be what i want?
thanks!
alice

alicekate

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Locking for cheap apartment close to Las Canteras
Posted: Thu October 25, 2007 10:18 AM UTC

Hi !

Im locking for some not so expencive apartment for 2 weeks close to the Las Canteras beach.

THanks !!

Bronzom

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Brona 43
Posted: Fri August 31, 2007 06:13 PM UTC

How far is it from Playa Del Linges to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and which is the best form of transport?

bronamccoy

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Travelling to gran canaria
Posted: Fri April 27, 2007 05:03 PM UTC

Hello
I was wondering if anyone knew where i can find the local shops (not the tourist shops) in gran canaria. Is it easy to travel around in a taxi? Is there a ferry that goes to morocco or any other place that is good to see?
Thank you

niks_teen87

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Puerto Azul Hotel
Posted: Sun April 22, 2007 11:46 AM UTC

Has anyone been to this hotel in puerto rico, id love to hear more about it and also the resort of puerto rico?
thanks,
Stacey xxx

Heavens-Mirror

3 replies

marlene03
Posted: Fri April 13, 2007 06:08 PM UTC

coming to gran canaria august 2007 staying at calo nova hotel any body know what it,s like what,s weather like heard it,s hot (very hot) and beaches are ok first visit there been told very nice staying in puerto rica thanks.

MARLENE03

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docking in gran canaria
Posted: Tue February 20, 2007 02:16 PM UTC

In March I shall be cruising into Gran Canaria for the 3rd. time. Each time we have just walked around within the close proximity of our ship, but this time wooudl like to go a llittle farther perhapsto one of the nearby beach resorts. Local bus would be o.k. Many thanks

paulinewales

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places to eat for kids
Posted: Mon January 22, 2007 10:15 PM UTC

can anybody tell me what fast food places there are for the kids please in Playa De Ingles..my boy is 6 and very fussy..are there places like mcdonalds and kfc pizza hut etc?..

pompeymark

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new year
Posted: Mon November 20, 2006 08:46 AM UTC

hi

can anyone tell me whether any bars, restaurants and entertainments will be open on january 1st, or will everywhere be closed for the public holiday, as it tends to be in the uk.

many thanks

freyas_dad

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What to do in a day
Posted: Wed November 8, 2006 12:04 AM UTC

Hi

We will be here in April 2007 there are five of us 2 pensioners, a 27 year old a 17 year old and a girl of 6. We are going to be here for the day arriving by cruise ship and was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what we should do any must see things we are hear for about 15 hours.

Donna

sparkieplug24

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WOMAD 2006
Posted: Mon October 2, 2006 03:21 PM UTC

Hi! I have been looking and waiting for information about WOMAD 2006 without any luck. Can anyone let me know anything of this festival in Las Palmas-
what is that best option to arrive there (best as is cheapest!) I am in Valencia. Thanks a lot- Claire

Claire-Louise

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Gym in Puerto Rico
Posted: Tue July 25, 2006 03:47 PM UTC

hi does anyone know if there is a gym in puerto rico please? any info would be great.

thanks

cullimar

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Accomodation and Transport Las Palmas
Posted: Thu July 20, 2006 11:25 PM UTC

Hallo everyone,

me and my boyfriend are going to Las Palmas for 8 months and are wondering if anyone knows a place to stay for the fist couple of weeks until we find a flat? We are students and of a low budget so a room or a storage place would be also fine, until we get in touch with University.

We are arriving with 2 surfboards and bikes. How can we get from the airport to the city without killing anyone in the bus?? Or is there enough space to transfer them. Probably a taxi is too expensive or managable? Hich-hicking is out of the question, or?

Please, it would be great if someone could sent some info or ask his surrounding if maybe they want to make some extra money in renting a room.
Thank you in advance,
Carry on travelling

Alexa

alexa_10

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Accomodation and transport
Posted: Tue July 18, 2006 08:12 PM UTC

alexa_10

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Maspalomas Oasis Hotel
Posted: Wed July 12, 2006 09:10 PM UTC

Hi there does anybody know anything about a hotel called Maspalomas Oasis in maspalomas gran canaria i have booked for dec and wondered if it was any good and if it was central

thanks joyce

qu33ny

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Bungalows
Posted: Sat July 1, 2006 08:20 PM UTC

Does anyone know how i can book the orinoco bungalows in peurto rico they are situated next to the bus station

qu33ny

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Left Luggage
Posted: Tue June 27, 2006 04:51 PM UTC

Are there any 'left luggage' facilities in Las Palmas airport or Las Palmas town centre?

I need to store luggage from lunchtime until late evening on my departure date.

Thanks.

ilpavone

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monte verde hotel
Posted: Fri June 23, 2006 02:44 PM UTC

hi was wondering if anyone knows this hotel, ive been looking for reviews and havent found any, its in las palmas. thanks

cullimar

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Disabled & Mobility Services
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 09:15 PM UTC

I am interested in communicating with any disabled or mobility impaired visitors to Gran Canaria who would like to share up-to-date information on wheelchair access in hotels, restaurants, bars etc. Anyone who uses a wheelchair, mobility scooter or other walking aid and how you have found facilities here and also the reaction and helpfulness of hotel and other service staff to access etc. I am continually updating our website at www.SolMobility.Com with this type of information and would welcome useful first hand accounts from the areas of Maspalomas, Meloneras, Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico, Mogan, Amadores, San Agustin, Sonnenland, Arguineguin and Bahia Feliz.
Thanks in anticipation and sunny regards. Paul

pw1

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