Gran Canaria

[retromal]

Does anybody know how far from the port of Las Palmas (berthing) is Playa del Ingles (Hard Rock Cafe), as I would like to try to get then when we have docked.. Any info gratefully received.

Mal

[wakelover]

Hello

Follow this link for a map - its about 36 miles (give or take) apparently

http://www.wakelovercruisereviews.com/maps.html

I added it in the map section for you...just scroll in and out to see...looks like its a pretty straight road though...happysm

Playa del Ingles is South....it is signed obviousy..and Las Palmas is North

[chavvycruiser]

the coastal bus service is good,also look at the water taxis i think they run all the way down to porto morgane which is well worth a vist new but you wouldnt know all low rise and a nice beach n bars

[wakelover]

A water taxi sounds nice...happysm

[retromal]

Even on a bus that must be around one hours journey...
the water taxi does sound nice.... will have to see how much time we have available to 'play'

thanks..

Mal

[retromal]

I managed to get hold of the Gran canarian tourist board who were very helpful...
If docked in Las Palmas get a number 30 bus which takes you down the coast to Playa Del Ingles (and other places) every 20 min during the week.
if you need to look up any other bus route go to the following, however it is in spanish...
but for 6 euros each way, I think thats a good deal..

More information:www.globalsu.net

Mal

[retromal]

If anybody wants to do there own thing on the bus, I can let you know how to get there (now, after walking around for a bit), and its quite easy...


Mal

[Chubbas Nanny]

Hi Mal

Gran Canaria is one of my most favourite holiday destinations EVER!! Puerto Rico is my favourite and we have been four times for land holidays happysm Lovely marina with fab restaurants and bars, we have never ventured into Playa Del Ingles as me and DH thought we might be too old blushredsm roflmao Maspolomas is supposed to be well worth a visit too.

[retromal]

The only reason I did the bus thing was to get to the Hard Rock Cafe, as I collect things from everyone i manage to get to, but the only thing I saw that was nice down that way was the dunes, very nice, but the rest of it was just like uk with some sun shine.... I prefer to try and find the real culture, not just fish and chips and a pint etc..


Mal

[Ali B]

Theres a fab restaurant called Tony Romas not far from the dock, its about 10 to 20 mins walking distance, food there is gorgeous as is the deserts! you get a good mix of food from burgers to pasta dishes, mexican etc! Just an idea if you find that the hard rock is just too far! Ali xxx