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How Much Duty Free Can I Take Back From Gran Canaria
Written by Alex BramwellGran Canaria isn't in the EU Customs Union which means low prices on most things but also low duty-free allowances. Here's what you can legally carry home per person.
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g smoking tobacco.
One litre of spirits over 22% or 2L spirits under 22%.
Two litres of sparkling wine and two litres of any other wine.
60 ml of perfume or 250 ml of eau de toilette.
We advise you to buy your cigarettes, alcohol and perfume in local shops rather than in the airport. They are almost always cheaper.
Cold is relative. It was the coldest winter for 10 years in 2014 but day temperatures were always above 20ºC. The south of the island had a couple of cloudy weeks but other than that it was beach weather most days.
The south of the island had a couple of cloudy weeks but other than that it was beach weather most days.
Compared to anywhere else you can fly to easily during the winter, Gran Canaria has the best weather. The south of the island is sunny for over 320 days per year and is shelñtered from the wind.
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What's The Weather Like In Gran Canaria During My Holiday?
Written by Alex BramwellIt's likely to be sunny but we don't know exactly. When are you coming?
Check our weather section for detailed weather forecasts for each month, as well as lots of useful info about the seasons and the weather in the resorts.
What Dangerous Animals Are There In Gran Canaria?
Written by Lex ThoonenGran Canaria has no poisonous land animals except for a couple of spiders and a nocturnal centipede that nobody ever sees. There are no scorpions, poisonous snakes, or insect-borne diseases.
In fact, Gran Canaria is one of the safest places you can visit for a holiday.
We do have cockroaches in the resorts, towns and villages. They are harmless, and all hotels and apartment complexes are required to fumigate regularly so you won't see many of them.
Click here for more info on the few dangers and annoyances in Gran Canaria.
Do I need any injections or are there any other health issues visiting Gran Canaria?
Written by Lex ThoonenYou don't need any specific vaccinations to visit Gran Canaria. The island is rabies free and we don't have any insect- or water-borne diseases.
This depends on your nationality.
No Visa is required (for tourists) for visits of up to 90 days if you are a citizen of ehe European Union, Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland or the United States as well as several other countries.
If you are unsure, check with your Spanish Consulate/Embassy well before your flight day.
Your passport or identity card needs to be valid for a minimum of 3 months (and 6 months for certain countries).
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This is one of the most common questions we get in our Facebook Group (with over 30,000 members) and fortunately, it is an easy one to answer. The Gran Canaria Info admin team and the fans in our Facebook group agree...
The best car hire companies in Gran Canaria are local ones with desk at the airport and honest pricing policies that don't have any hidden insurance or fuel deposit costs. They just rent you a good car at a good price with no fuss at all.
We recommend Mr Car Hire Gran Canaria (Nick); an idependent car rental professional who works with all the main local rental companies in Gran Canaria. This means that he can always find you a good deal.
Mr Car Hire also offers fully comprehensive insurance on all car rental, three-day bookings, and delively of your car right to your door anywhere in Gran Canaria.
We advise all Gran Canaria visitors to avoid booking the cheapest possible car on generic car rental websites or via their flight company because you often end up paying large deposits, extra fuel and insurance costs and all kinds of other costs once you arrive to pick up your car at the airport.
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