Category: Living in Gran Canaria

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Bike Lanes in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

Bike lanes in Las Palmas

Push but don’t ride on the beachfront

Getting around Las Palmas city by bicycle is easier than it seems as there is now a continuous bike lane running the length of the city.

It starts at Santa Ana and you can cycle all the way to Las Canteras beach and La Isleta.

And there’s the bike-friendly paseo along the whole Avenida Marítima down to San Cristobal.

See this map of the exact routes.

Anyone with an LPAMobility card can also use the yellow ByBikes that are parked at 13 points around the city. This is the same card you get when you use the yellow bus system and costs €1.50.

All you have to do is activate the card at one of these locations, then use it to release a yellow bike.

You’re not allowed to cycle on the Las Canteras beach promenade if you are over six years old. If you do, a policeman on a bicycle will tell you off.


Here’s Where To Stock Up On Asian Ingredients In Gran Canaria

Exotic food at Las Palmas' Chinese supermarkets

Exotic food at Las Palmas’ Chinese supermarkets

If you like cooking with Asian ingredients, Gran Canaria can be frustrating. It’s tough to get hold of lots of common ingredients as the locals don’t use them.

Don’t worry. because the Chinese supermarkets by the Mercado Central stock a great range of Asian ingredients.

Prices are lower than in the supermarkets and they sell lots of things you can’t find elsewhere.  Things like big bottles of soy and fish sauce, fresh tofu, bean sprouts, dried mushrooms, big packs of noodles, Thai curry pastes, green tea, etc.

You never know what to expect. Salted jellyfish for tea? How about some Filipino puto mix?

The Chinese shops also sell fresh Asian veggies like bok choi, yams and spring onions. Most come from farms on the island.

Don’t forget to check the freezer cabinets for everything from Chinese dumplings to frog’s legs.

It’s worth visiting each shop as they all sell different stuff. Most are on Calle Barcelona but don’t miss Comercial Yu Fong just over the road on General Vives. The Korean supermarket on Calle Valencia is also worth a visit.

If you’re after Indian supplies, head to Godhwani’s. It’s an emporium rather than a shop with shelves stacked high with all sorts of spices and Indian treats. Look in the freezers for Indian breads and veggie treats.

Godhwani’s is on Calle Sagasta 59 just behind Las Canteras beach, and at the back of the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Inglés. 


3 Bedroom Villa with kitchen garden just 10 min driving from Playa Del Ingles

Upstairs there are 3 beautifully furnished, air conditioned bedrooms. The master takes full advantage of the great views together with the spacious en-suite that provides for luxury living with shower and bath,outside of house there is natural ocean water swimmingpool witch is perfect for sporty people who wants to live healthy. To the rear is the main bathroom with double bed, second bedroom with single bed and the third bedroom has single bed too.

Please contact me if you need more information using my number 0034 671142658

Or simply visit Yumbo shopping center and come talk with me Im in Spa massages above the hiperdino market 4th floor

Thank You


One Bed Apartments 300m from Yumbo – 600€ p/month all incl.

Selection of one bedroom apartments close to the Yumbo and just a short walk from the beach available now for long term rental (6+ months).

Each has a double bedroom with built in wardrobe (two of them have double beds, another with 2 x singles), each bathroom has shower cubicle and all have a variety of cooking facilities, large fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Light and airy living rooms with american kitchens and enclosed balconies that overlook the pool. Each with communal satellite TV.

Off street parking, water and electricity charges are included in the rent. Gas, where installed, to be purchased by the tenant as and when required.

600€ per month. 1 months rent as security deposit. 1 months rent in advance.

We have a variety of other one & two bedroom apartments in the same area. Please check our photo albums on Facebook, or our website.


House to rent

The house has 2 bedrooms, a patio and a swimming pool and is conveniently situated 5 minutes from C.C. Kasbah. I’ve been living here for a year and a half and I’m now looking for someone to share the house as my previous housemate moved out at the beginning of April.
If interested, don’t hesitate to contact me. Thanks.


Accomodation in Playa Del Ingles

Hi we are a couple living in arguinigin and are looking to move out to playa del ingles can anyone give us advise of where to start looking and if we will need to pay a deposit in all places. Also if there are any jobs going at the moment we are working in a call centre at the moment but can do bar work pr etc. basically up for most working oppertunities.


El Tablero

I’m looking to rent a place soon and El Tablero is close to where I’ll be working.
I was warned off by a few people, but as I’ve never been I can’t really make an informed judgement.

What do you lot think?


DOUBLE ROOMS IN PLAYA DE ARINAGA, GRAN CANARIA (SPAIN) = €149 PW

I have 3 immaculate double rooms for rent in a big house, only 3 min walking from the Beach and fantastic local tapas bars by the Sea.

It has a nice kitchen, 2 dinning rooms, 3 toilets, terrace and big patio. All shared with one native non-smoker female. All facilities (wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, etc) included in price – except the telephone. No hidden charges!!

Daily or monthly rates also possible.

Individuals or Couples Welcome.

Extra services include Spanish Tuition

If interested, call Charo on 00 34 634 51 59 71