Gran Canaria
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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. | 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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''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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Gran Canaria
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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.
Islands
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.
Entrance
See Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Berthing Options
Ports
- Agaete | – needs data |
- Amfi del Mar | – needs data |
- Arguineguin | – needs data |
- Pasito Blanco | – marina |
- 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
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.
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.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
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Date of member's last visit to Gran Canaria and this page's details validated:
- January 2005 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis 15:25, 10 June 2008 (MDT)
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