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Gran Canaria at Xmas - any recommendations

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PurbeckBec · 15/05/2008 22:02

Thinking of taking our 2 girls 1.5 and 3.5 to Gran Canaria at Xmas - can anyone recommend a good place to stay - or have an apartment/villa for rent? Would prefer to self-cater, in a quiet (ish!) place - we're not lively nightlife people!! Also what's the lowdown on car rental when we need car seats for the kids?
All ideas gratefully received......

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KatieScarlett2833 · 15/05/2008 22:07

Jandia in Fuerteventura is gorgeous, very long stretches of beach. We hired a Jeep and drove into the mountains for a change of scenery. Twas great and the DC's loved it. I'd love to go back.

laughalot · 16/05/2008 13:26

Puerto mogan is very nice pretty harbour ect. Maspalomas is also very nice that is where the big sand dunes are. Playa del ingles is a busy resort as is puerto rico in high season. There is a new bit been built onto puerto rico called amadores that is very nice you dont want a really quiet quiet resort in december as it is quiter anyway. Been to gran canaria loads and im also a travel agent so just shout if you want more info

Rosa · 16/05/2008 13:35

I preferred the Meleronas side to maspalomas . Easier access to the beach , quieter resort. We were in Maspalomas ( the playa side) in January. It was mainly mid - older couples and the gay community . So when it was a bit windy we went to some of the shopping areas or walked inland.The walk to the beach was a bit steep hence we prefered the beach the other side. Our dd was 23m and we were in a hotel but there were some nice apartments ( small complex) I googled Gran Canaria apartments / villas and came up with some nice ones that we were looking at maybe for the future. Car seats were not obligatory but we found a taxi company that provided one ( for transfers). All the larger car hire comps offered seats and a few of teh local ones did as well .

TillyScoutsmum · 16/05/2008 13:36

Would second Puerto Mogan and Maspalomas.. Villas direct is a good website

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PurbeckBec · 19/05/2008 15:09

Thanks for all this info ladies! Will look into all your suggestions.

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wuzzlefraggle · 25/05/2008 11:05

I agree with Jandia in Fuertenentura! - lovely place and great weather at that time of year.

The Jandia Princess is a beautiful hotel to stay in too

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