Gran Canaria
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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
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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.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See individual Ports.
Laundry
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Grocery & Supply Stores
See individual Ports.
Eateries
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Motorbike & Car Rentals
See individual Ports.
Marine Stores & Facilities
See individual Ports.
Repairs
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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?
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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