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The
language is Spanish |
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The
currency is the Euro |
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There
is no time difference between Gran Canaria and the UK
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A three course meal will cost approximately €14.00/£9.00,
with a glass of beer approximately €1.80.00/£1.15
or a bottle of wine approximately €5.30/£3.40. |
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A
short taxi ride will be approximately €7.30/£5.00
approximately. |
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Visas
are not needed if you are a member of the EU, as long
as your stay is below 90days. |
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The
dialling code from the UK is 0034 (remember to drop the
zero from the beginning of the number being called if
calling to the UK). |
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The
Spanish Embassy in London telephone number is 020 7235
5555. |
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In an emergency please call 061 |
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Cash
machines are widely available throughout the island. |
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The
voltage in Gran Canaria is 220V a European adapter is
needed. |
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The
shops are generally open Monday to Saturday 9.00 am until
about 1.00 pm, closing for a couple of hours in the afternoon
and opening again from 4.30 pm until about 8.00 pm. |
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Banks are generally open Monday to Friday 9.00 am until
2.00 pm. |
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Please
be aware of ticket touts, they can be selling illegal
trips on the streets and beaches. |
