Gran Canaria
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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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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==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. | + | 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 (Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)== | ||
''See [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria#Check-in_facilities_.28for_Customs_and_Immigration.29|Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]]''. | ''See [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria#Check-in_facilities_.28for_Customs_and_Immigration.29|Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]]''. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |e|m}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Agaete |d}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Amfi del Mar |d}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Arguineguin |d}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Pasito Blanco |d}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Puerto Rico, Canaria |llabel= Puerto Rico|d}} |
| - | * | + | * {{dest| Puerto de Mogan |m}} |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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* [[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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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, 24 July 2015
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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
Good voice and GPRS signal.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Canaries.
Approaching 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 (Customs and Immigration)
See Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Berthing Options
Key to symbols: || 
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– needs data ||
– port of entry || – harbour || – marina || – needs data ||Ports
- Agaete | – needs data |
- Amfi del Mar | – needs data |
- Arguineguin | – needs data |
- Pasito Blanco | – needs data |
- Puerto Rico, Canaria | – needs data |
- Puerto de Mogan | – marina |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Puerto de Mogan - This a plush marina on the S of the island
Offshore Islands
See Canaries.
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.
 Tafira |
 View from the Mountains |
 Mountain Road |
 Puerto Mogán |
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
- Gran Canaria at the Wikipedia
- Canary Islands
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
15:25, 10 June 2008 (MDT)
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