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Honest, local guides to a romantic Gran Canaria: where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and how to plan a proposal, honeymoon or celebration on the island. Written to help you plan, not to sell you a package.

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A Romantic Gran Canaria Honeymoon Itinerary
A Romantic Gran Canaria Honeymoon Itinerary
A week-long romantic honeymoon itinerary for Gran Canaria, balancing the sunny south, the west coast and Puerto de Mogán, the mountains around Tejeda, and the city of Las Palmas. Read more...
Planning a Proposal in Gran Canaria: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Couples
Planning a Proposal in Gran Canaria: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Couples
How to plan a same-sex proposal in Gran Canaria: why the island works, choosing the setting, timing it to the light, arranging it from abroad, photography, and the mistakes to... Read more...
A Gay Honeymoon in Gran Canaria: The Guide
A Gay Honeymoon in Gran Canaria: The Guide
A guide to a gay honeymoon in Gran Canaria: where to stay around Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, the Yumbo Centre and the gay beach, when to go for Pride,... Read more...
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Gran Canaria
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Gran Canaria
A guide to the most romantic restaurants in Gran Canaria for couples, from a Michelin-starred terrace in Puerto de Mogán to sea-view dining in Meloneras and creative tables in Las... Read more...
Maspalomas & Meloneras: A Couple's Guide
Maspalomas & Meloneras: A Couple's Guide
A couple's guide to Maspalomas and Meloneras: the dunes, the lighthouse and sunset, where to eat along the promenade, where to stay, and the most romantic things to do in... Read more...
Adults-Only Hotels in Gran Canaria
Adults-Only Hotels in Gran Canaria
A guide to adults-only hotels in Gran Canaria for couples, grouped by area, from the five-stars of Meloneras and Maspalomas to the boutique stays of Playa del Inglés and the... Read more...
Best Hotels in Maspalomas for Couples
A couple's guide to where to stay in Maspalomas: the difference between Meloneras, the palm oasis and Playa del Inglés, plus honest picks for quiet luxury, adults-only beachfront and boutique design. Read more...
Where to Stay in Gran Canaria for Couples
Where to Stay in Gran Canaria for Couples
A couple's guide to where to base yourselves in Gran Canaria: the southern resorts, Puerto Rico and Amadores, Puerto de Mogán, the city of Las Palmas and the mountains, with... Read more...