Gran Canaria
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Revision as of 08:56, 28 September 2012
Gran Canaria
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| 27°58.42′N, 15°36.04′W |
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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.
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
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Port of entry)
- Agaete
- Amfi del Mar
- Arguineguin
- Pasito Blanco
- Puerto Rico, Canaria
- Puerto de Mogan
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Las Palmas
- 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
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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