Gran Canaria middle of January for a week, but where?
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Hi all,
Had a few of the Canaries as holidays over the years, from November to February.
Just avoiding the coldest of the UK winters.
Not been to Gran Canaria before.
I expect it might be a tad cold to walk the beaches in shorts, so where else to lodge for a week ?
Have put a deposit on a hire car (Fiat Panda £117 for 8 days), so reasonably mobile.
Restaurants, etc.
Thanks
Had a few of the Canaries as holidays over the years, from November to February.
Just avoiding the coldest of the UK winters.
Not been to Gran Canaria before.
I expect it might be a tad cold to walk the beaches in shorts, so where else to lodge for a week ?
Have put a deposit on a hire car (Fiat Panda £117 for 8 days), so reasonably mobile.
Restaurants, etc.
Thanks
Nicest resort by some considerable way IMO is Puerto de Mogon.
Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Jaguar steve said:
Nicest resort by some considerable way IMO is Puerto de Mogon.
Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Agree re Cordial Morgan Player , I would also suggest Maspalomas Princess , both with TUI .Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Regarding weather , shorts and T shrts , the temp is generally low to mid 20s
The walk along the beach from Maspalomas to Playa del Ingles followed by coffee and lunch is enjoyable , a bit of an eye opener! have to keep an open mind . A car is a good suggestion , there are some great drives in the centre of the island
I always really like the Radisson Blu at Arguineguin
Decent location and a pleasant pool area etc. without having the rabble and noise of a busy town
Also used to stay quite a bit at Salobre Gran Canaria in one of the villas overlooking the golf course which was very pleasant (booked via VillaGranCanaria.com)
Decent location and a pleasant pool area etc. without having the rabble and noise of a busy town
Also used to stay quite a bit at Salobre Gran Canaria in one of the villas overlooking the golf course which was very pleasant (booked via VillaGranCanaria.com)
Jaguar steve said:
Nicest resort by some considerable way IMO is Puerto de Mogon.
Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Agreed re. location - we've stayed next door in the Apartamentos Cordial Mogan Vale in the past, and it was good family accommodation. Food & entertainment was good enough. We were booked into Cordial Mogan Solaz, but Covid lockdowns interfered with our plans. Right down in the south of the island too so there's a fair chance the weather will be a little better there than elsewhere. GC is probably the prettiest island inland of all the Canaries so well worth having a car and exploring.
If you can get a reasonable deal on the Cordial Mogon Playa hotel in the resort then go for it - food and service is above what you'd expect for four stars.
Next time we go, we'll definitely hire a car if staying for a week or more. It's a long transfer, so if you're hiring a car for the duration I'd consider airport pickup / drop-off.
We've also stayed in Maspalomas - which was fine - but I'm not sure we'll return. One benefit is a shorter transfer. The accommodation we had was good here as it was separate/spread out apartments.
I thought this was a lovely all inclusive "Labranda Costa Mogán" newly refurbed and parking was easy and free. Mogan can be tricky. I wasn't so keen on Mogan, felt a bit concrete built for holidays but I suppose all the island is. We stayed here for a few days, then went across the middle of the island it was amazing. Billiard smooth hilly inclined roads, perfect for a bike but less so for a C3. The tunnels on the south of the island are amazing.
I definately want to go back but think Mas would be better closer to the airport and better nightlife.
I definately want to go back but think Mas would be better closer to the airport and better nightlife.
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