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tddt 15 November, 2015

7 reasons why Gran Canaria is perfect for everyone

1. DO YOU JUST WANT TO RELAX ON THE BEACH? You will find large white sand beaches, little hidden beaches, beaches for surfers, beaches for families and many more! There are two beaches that should definitely be on your bucket list: Playa del Inglés (next to the spectacular dunes of Maspalomas) and Playa de Las Canteras (the stunning city beach of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). In the south you will find lots of beautiful white sand beaches, but also…

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tddt 15 May, 2015

7 islands – 2 capital cities

Die Kanarischen Inseln haben gleich zwei Hauptstädte: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria und Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In beiden Städten gibt es eine ausgeglichene Anzahl von öffentlichen Behörden und der Sitz des Präsidenten der Kanaren variiert je nach Legislaturperiode. Beide Städte haben viele Sehenswürdigkeiten zu bieten und sind auf jeden Fall einen Ausflug wert. The Canary Islands have two capitals: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In both cities there is an equal number of public…

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tddt 14 April, 2015

Botanical garden, Gran Canaria

Did you know that the closest “relative” of the Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis), Pinus roxbourghii, is at home in the Himalaya? And that the Canarian pine is able to survive forest fires? Or that the Canaries house more than 500 endemic plant species (from A as Aeonim appendiculatum, E as Euphorbia canariensis to V as Viola cheiranthifolia)? The unique climate and geography of the Canary Islands have resulted in an extraordinary flora that can be explored in the Botanical…

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tddt 9 March, 2015

5 Places to discover in the North of Gran Canaria

1. ARUCAS Reason to visit: The beautiful city offers the perfect setting for a nice walk in the midst of interesting historical buildings. Attractions: You should visit the impressive neo-gothic cathedral “Parroquia de San Juan Bautista”. The cathedral was built from volcanic stone and with its 60 meter high tower it is the tallest church on the Canary Islands. Other attractions include the historic buildings of the old town hall and the “Heredad de Aguas de Arucas y Firgas”. The…

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tddt 11 February, 2015

Carnival on the Canary Islands – ¡viva la fiesta!

Why go to Rio de Janeiro when you can celebrate Carnival on the Canary Islands? The colorful festivities take place on the islands during several weeks from late January to late February and offer everything you could wish: parades, competitions and musical events. Wozu nach Río de Janeiro fahren, wenn man Karneval auch auf den Kanarischen Inseln feiern kann? Das farbenfrohe Fest zieht sich auf den Inseln von Ende Januar bis Ende Februar über mehrere Wochen hinweg und bietet alles…

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tddt 24 January, 2015

4 reasons to choose the Salobre Golf Resort

1. WONDERFUL LOCATION IN THE SOUTH The Salobre Golf Resort is a little paradise in the south of Gran Canaria. The two golf courses (Salobre North and Salobre South) are surrounded by modern villas and the Sheraton Hotel. But the resort is not far away from the main attractions of the south – in just 10 car minutes you can reach the beautiful sandy beaches of Maspalomas and the nearest shopping center. Das Salobre Golf Resort ist ein kleines Paradies…

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