Gran Canaria
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
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"> | ||
| + | Image:Canaria_Tafira.jpg|Tafira<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | Image:Canaria_SBrigita.jpg|View from the Mountains<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | Image:Canaria_WindyRd.jpg|Mountain Road<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | Image:Canaria_Mogan.jpg|Puerto Mogán<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
See individual Ports. | See individual Ports. | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 4 June 2008
Gran Canaria
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
Details?
Check-in facilities
See individual Ports.
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Port of entry)
- Puerto de Mogan (This a plush marina on the S of the island)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
A drive around the island is interesting. The mountains are beautiful but most of the beaches have been spoiled.
 Tafira |
 View from the Mountains |
 Mountain Road |
 Puerto Mogán |
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See individual Ports.
Laundry
See individual Ports.
Grocery & Supply Stores
See individual Ports.
Eateries
See individual Ports.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
See individual Ports.
Marine Stores & Facilities
See individual Ports.
Repairs
See individual Ports.
Transportation
There are daily flights to Spain and other European destinations.
References & Publications
See Canaries
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
See also Canaries
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.
