Canary Islands 2024 Holiday Thread

[croyde]

Yes, turn away from the sea at La Terjita and you can see the airport

I'd go for a paddle if I'd arrived early to pick up friends from the airport

Be a real shame to spoil it.

[Carl_VivaEspana]

There was council approval for a 200 room hotel at Las Teresitas in January but it was met with immediate protests for what is a place of natural beauty and, limited access.

Apols if there is another hotel development elsewhere but I didn't see a demonstration against that one, there might well be other demonstrations !

[oilslick]

Well the forecast for Lanzarote looked pretty crappy for this week but from midday onwards it’s been nothing but glorious sunshine so far. Wish we’d booked a fortnight

[55palfers]

Off to fester in Puerto Mogan on Gran Canaria in a few weeks. Staying at Radisson Blu.

Resort looks interesting. Anyone got any intel at all?

[Carl_VivaEspana]

55palfers said:

Resort looks interesting. Anyone got any intel at all?

it's alright, it depends on your age range. its price reflects it's quality.

beware some of the restaurants in the harbour they are a borderline legal tourist trap. do your research.

I prefer arginaguine but you can get the water bus easy enough from Mogan.

want a pulse? taxi direct to cafe del mar or mapalomas.

want to party till 3? taxi straight to mapalomas commercial centre.

[clarki]

Just back from 10 days in Lanzarote, Playa Blanca, great weather, sea still a bit cold and resort surprisingly quiet.

Stayed at Dreams Hotel & Spa which was nice, more info below if interested,

https://youtu.be/ufBinPqLDRk

[55palfers]

Carl_VivaEspana said:

55palfers said:

Resort looks interesting. Anyone got any intel at all?

it's alright, it depends on your age range. its price reflects it's quality.

beware some of the restaurants in the harbour they are a borderline legal tourist trap. do your research.

I prefer arginaguine but you can get the water bus easy enough from Mogan.

want a pulse? taxi direct to cafe del mar or mapalomas.

want to party till 3? taxi straight to mapalomas commercial centre.

Thanks Carl, comments noted. The place came recommended so we thought we'd give it a go for a week.

Our partying days are long gone. These days I'm more concerned about the quality of the cocoa.

[Carl_VivaEspana]

In the over 55 age range I think at least one taxi ride to catch the post tea rock act at the Mapalomas Lopesan is worth while. You don't need to book and the stage is open air. It's a very pleasant place to visit. It cost millions to refurb. You can order drinks whilst seated, even cocoa.

[irish boy]

55palfers said:

Off to fester in Puerto Mogan on Gran Canaria in a few weeks. Staying at Radisson Blu.

Resort looks interesting. Anyone got any intel at all?

Theres a mountain road opposite the hotel which is closed due to a landslide. If you're into running or walking its brilliant as has great views and zero traffic.

[Carl_VivaEspana]

By coincidence I have received an email saying that the new 4-star H10 Costa Mogan hotel is ready and bookings are now open. The junior suite sea view room looks tasty.

[rustyuk]

55palfers said:

Off to fester in Puerto Mogan on Gran Canaria in a few weeks. Staying at Radisson Blu.

Resort looks interesting. Anyone got any intel at all?

We have been before and stayed across the road probably 5 times. Food is ok, rooms are good for the price point.

There is a boat trip from the harbour that stops off at a few resorts along the coast, buses are cheap but can get really busy.

Market day is Friday and early on it will be extremely busy, most stalls sell genuine fakes.

I'd recommend Meloneras as a place to visit, some nice bars and restaurants. We stayed just outside Maspalomas in January and it's a little rough and I wouldn't recommend.

It's about as far from the airport as you can get so I 100% recommend getting a private transfer if you are going on a package tour.