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==Gran Canaria==
==Gran Canaria==
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====Background====
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===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Canaria Gran Canaria] island is part of the Canary Island archipelago. Gran Canaria has an area of 100.55 km<sup>2</sup> and it highest elevation is Pico de Las Nieves at 1,949 m. [[Las_Palmas_de_Gran_Canaria|Las Palmas]] is the main harbor and largest city in the island with population of 376,953. The other islands in the archipelago are: Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura.
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Gran Canaria island is part of the Canary Island archipelago. Gran Canaria has an area of 100.55 km<sup>2</sup> and it highest elevation is Pico de Las Nieves at 1,949 m. [[Las_Palmas_de_Gran_Canaria|Las Palmas]] is the main harbor and largest city in the island with population of 376,953. The other islands in the archipelago are: Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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See [[Canaries]]
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''See [[Canaries#Charts|Canaries]]''.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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Good voice and GPRS signal.
Good voice and GPRS signal.
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===Weather===
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==Weather==
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See [[Canaries]]
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''See [[Canaries#Canaries_Climate_.26_Weather|Canaries]]''.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Approaching [Las_Palmas_de_Gran_Canaria|Las Palmas]] during the day is straight forward but during the night it can be very confusing due to the many lights and the heavy sea traffic.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
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See individual Ports.
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''See individual Ports''.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
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* [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]] (Port of entry)
* [[Agaete]]
* [[Agaete]]
* [[Amfi del Mar]]
* [[Amfi del Mar]]
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* [[Puerto de Mogan]]
* [[Puerto de Mogan]]
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* [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria|Las Palmas]]
* [[Puerto de Mogan]] (This a plush marina on the S of the island)
* [[Puerto de Mogan]] (This a plush marina on the S of the island)
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
 
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Marine Stores====
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
A drive around the island is interesting. The mountains are beautiful but most of the beaches have been spoiled.
A drive around the island is interesting. The mountains are beautiful but most of the beaches have been spoiled.
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<center><gallery caption="Pictures from Gran Canaria" widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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Image:Canaria_Tafira.jpg|Tafira<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_Tafira.jpg|Tafira<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_SBrigita.jpg|View from the Mountains<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_SBrigita.jpg|View from the Mountains<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_WindyRd.jpg|Mountain Road<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_WindyRd.jpg|Mountain Road<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_Mogan.jpg|Puerto Mogán<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canaria_Mogan.jpg|Puerto Mogán<br />''Click for larger view''
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''See individual Ports''.
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''See individual Ports''.
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''See individual Ports''.
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''See individual Ports''.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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See individual Ports.
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''See individual Ports''.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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''See individual Ports''.
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There are daily flights to [[Spain]] and other European destinations.
There are daily flights to [[Spain]] and other European destinations.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Canaries]]
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]]
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
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See also [[Canaries]]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Canaria Gran Canaria]
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Personal experiences?
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Revision as of 19:13, 11 February 2012

Gran Canaria

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 27°58.42′N, 15°36.04′W
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 Local chartlet
G CanariaS.jpgGran Canaria

Contents

Background

Gran Canaria island is part of the Canary Island archipelago. Gran Canaria has an area of 100.55 km2 and it highest elevation is Pico de Las Nieves at 1,949 m. Las Palmas is the main harbor and largest city in the island with population of 376,953. The other islands in the archipelago are: Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura.

Charts

See Canaries.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Good voice and GPRS signal.

Weather

See Canaries.

Approach and Navigation

Approaching [Las_Palmas_de_Gran_Canaria|Las Palmas]] during the day is straight forward but during the night it can be very confusing due to the many lights and the heavy sea traffic.

Check-in facilities

See individual Ports.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marine Stores

See individual Ports.

Repairs/Yards

See individual Ports.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

See individual Ports.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

A drive around the island is interesting. The mountains are beautiful but most of the beaches have been spoiled.

Pictures from Gran Canaria

Tafira
Click for larger view

View from the Mountains
Click for larger view

Mountain Road
Click for larger view

Puerto Mogán
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

See individual Ports.

Eateries

See individual Ports.

Internet/WiFi

See individual Ports.

Laundry

See individual Ports.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

See individual Ports.

Garbage Disposal

See individual Ports.

Transportation

There are daily flights to Spain and other European destinations.

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Canaries.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • January 2005 --Istioploos Greece Icon.png 15:25, 10 June 2008 (MDT)


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