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Cooking connoisseurs claim that the authentic Canarian cuisine simply does not exist. The national dishes are a mix of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American traditions. However, restaurants of Gran Canaria will surely offer their guests to try most original delicacies, which you will never find in any restaurant of Spanish or Portuguese cuisine. First course dishes occupy an honorable place in the national cuisine. The choice of soups is so rich that both vegetarians and meat lovers will easily find dishes that suite their taste. Fans of vegetable dishes should not forget to order watercress salad soup, and fans of fish dishes will be delighted with soup with tuna. Many first course dishes are so hearty that they can easily replace a complete meal. It should be noted that local chefs use not only vegetables, fish and meat in the preparation of some first course dishes, but also fruits. Slices of pears and other fresh fruit make local soups even more original. When it comes to meat dishes, marinated rabbit remains the undisputed leader here. The preparation of this dish has already transformed into a kind of a ritual. First rabbit meat is marinated with various spices and herbs, and then it’s cooked in clay pots. Sturdy potatoes boiled in salt water are traditionally served as a garnish for the meat. The potatoes look very original because during the preparation their peel is covered with tiny crystals of salt. The restaurants of national cuisine will be surely loved … Read further

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Active recreation

Gran Canaria's two zoos are ideal for families with kids. Thus, in Palmitos Park you can see dolphin shows, eagles, hawks, monkeys, butterflies, parrots, crocodiles. The second zoo is Camel Park Arteara. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to camels. Here you can take pictures, feed, and stroke them - in other words, all you want to do with the beautiful animals. Also in Gran Canaria there is an aquarium where … Open

Festivals and events in Gran Canaria

An interesting gastronomic event takes place in late April, and its name is Fiestas del Queso. The venue is Santa Maria de Guia. It is dedicated to cheese since the region has long been famous for its production. In addition to tastings and workshops, interesting dance and music programs are prepared for visitors. On December 28th, the so-called Holy Innocents Day is celebrated throughout the Canary Islands - it is … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

On the territory of a fabulously beautiful orchard in the city of Fataga is situated the mini-hotel Casa Elisa Canarias. This one is known to be in demand among those that love to relax far away from noisy resort areas. The hotel which is outfitted in a beautiful old villa offers three comfortable rooms to its customers. All the rooms were furnished with beautiful antique furniture, and one of them is designed … Open

Advices for travellers

8. Do not forget to leave tips when you visit local restaurants. The size of tips is usually 5 - 10% of the total order. Even if the service fee is already included in the bill you should still round up the final amount in a big way to any convenient sum. 9. The majority of shops and shopping centers open around 9:00 am and work until 18:00 - 20:00. Large shopping complexes can work until late at … Open

Best beaches

The more secluded beach of Playa de las Burras is situated nearby. It is close to one of the most important natural attractions of the island, the sand dunes of Maspalomas. Fans of relaxing vacation and hiking will enjoy resting here. There are several attractive restaurants and bars on the beach. Playa de Maspalomas embraces vast dunes of white sand contrsting wonderfully with the sky-blue water. This stretch of … Open

Hotels with history of Gran Canaria

The upscale Hotel Rural Las Calas housed in a unique 17th-century building, will also charm lovers of ancient traditions. During numerous reconstructions, it was possible to preserve part of the hotel’s beautiful wood finish, including an exposed wooden beam under the ceiling. Each of the rooms has its own unique feature, from cozy rooms with plastered walls to ones tastefully decorated with antique … Open

Moving around in Spain - transportation

Buses are the best alternative to trains. According to the schedule, it becomes clear that buses run more often than trains and their tickets cost almost twice lower. Bus stations are located practically in every city. You can significantly economize if you make tickets reservation in advance. However, please note that tickets with large discounts are nonrefundable. Trips on the international bus carrier “Alsa” are very popular among tourists. Within a city, you can also easily move around by metro. It is worth considering that the cost of the metro tickets will depend on the number of transport zones crossed. The minimum price is one and a half euro. So, as Spain is bordered by the seas from three sides, transportation by sea is also popular here, particularly by ferries. With their help, you can get from the mainland to any island in the country. This is also an excellent option for those who want to travel by car, because all ferries also have impressive baggage compartments for transporting cars. … Open

Economy roadmap of Spain

Machine-tool construction in Spain also makes a significant contribution to the economy. Most of its production is geared towards exportation. Thus, Spanish machines and industrial equipment are supplied to more than a hundred countries around the world. Over a century ago, metallurgical activity began to develop in Spain. The main assets are located in the northern regions where there are large deposits of iron ore and coal. Non-ferrous metallurgy is focused on the extraction of lead and zinc. One third of the world’s mercury is produced in Spain. Also, there is located the largest deposits of pyrite. The energy sector is directly dependent on imports. The amount of domestic oil can only meet 7% of the country’s needs. At the same time, the majority of Fuel and Energy Complex works on oil and gas (approximately 68%). This state of affairs gave the country an impetus for the development of wind power. Spain’s share of wind power is about 10% of the total world’s volume. The state plans to build about two thousand mega watt of new wind farm. … Open

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