LasCasasCanarias Travel Blog

4 reasons to choose the Salobre Golf Resort

1. WONDERFUL LOCATION IN THE SOUTH

The Salobre Golf Resort is a little paradise in the south of Gran Canaria. The two golf courses (Salobre North and Salobre South) are surrounded by modern villas and the Sheraton Hotel. But the resort is not far away from the main attractions of the south – in just 10 car minutes you can reach the beautiful sandy beaches of Maspalomas and the nearest shopping center.

Das Salobre Golf Resort ist ein kleines Paradies im Süden von Gran Canaria. Die zwei Golfplätze (Salobre Nord und Salobre Süd) sind umgeben von modernen Villen und dem Sheraton Hotel. Dennoch ist das Resort nicht weit von den wichtigsten Attraktionen des Südens entfernt – nur 10 Autominuten sind es bis zu den wunderschönen Sandstränden von Maspalomas und bis zu dem nächsten Einkaufszentrum.

El Salobre Golf Resort es un pequeño paraíso en el Sur de Gran Canaria. Los dos campos de golf (Salobre Norte y Salobre Sur) están rodeados de villas y del Hotel Sheraton. A pesar de ello, el Resort se encuentra cerca de las principales atracciones del Sur – son sólo 10 minutos en coche hasta las hermosas playas de Maspalomas y hasta el próximo centro comercial.

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New Year’s Eve on the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are the perfect place to celebrate New Year. The pleasant climate offers the perfect conditions to receive the new year relaxing in the sunshine on one of the beautiful beaches of the Canaries. On the 31st December there are options for every taste. Many luxury hotels organize gala dinners, there are New Year’s Eve parties in bars and clubs and many towns and cities organize fireworks and parties. As elsewhere in the world, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with champagne and fireworks, yet there is a Spanish tradition that is also very popular on the Canary Islands. The tradition of the “doce uvas de la suerte” (“the twelve grapes of luck”) began in the 19th century within the Spanish middle and upper classes, who celebrated “Nochevieja” with champagne and wine grapes. In 1909 the tradition was adopted by a majority of the population. This year there was a large grape surplus and Spanish farmers from Alicante promoted the “grapes of luck” in order to sell their crops. Over the time, the grapes became a New Year’s tradition and today they are almost mandatory. The grapes symbolize prosperity and according to superstition they give good luck. Each person gets twelve grapes that are eaten in the last minutes of the finishing year with the last twelve chimes of the clock. And who did not choke in the attempt, can now wish a Happy New Year to all!
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Christmas on the beach – Belén de Arena, Gran Canaria

The Nativity scenes, called “Belenes”, are an important tradition in Spain and the Canary Islands. Their origins are found in the 14th century in Italy, where some churches were decorated with them, and then this custom spread to other Catholic countries, like Spain. Almost every household had its own lovingly constructed Nativity scene. Traditionally, the set up of the scenes started on 13 December and the baby Jesus was added on 25 December. But nowadays with the increased popularity of the Christmas tree, most Nativity scenes only consist of the most important figures. However, many churches and communities are trying to maintain this tradition with detailed and artistic Nativity scenes. The most spectacular one of the Canary Islands is located in Gran Canaria. The “Belén de Arena” in the capital city of Las Palmas is made with sand by international sculptors on the beach Playa de Las Canteras. This year, the work was done by six artists, who, in just eight days, transformed more than a thousand tons of fine sand into a spectacular artwork, which occupies about 2,000 square meters of the beach of Las Canteras. The Sand Nativity Scene is one of the city’s top attractions during the Christmas period and ensures that even the beach with its warm temperatures gets a little bit of Christmas flair! The “Belén de Arena” can be visited until January 7 – a perfect destination for a trip during your holidays on Gran Canaria!
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The green heart of La Palma

La Palma is also called “Isla Bonita”, the “beautiful island”. Why this is so, one can best understand on a visit in the green heart of the island, the National Park “Parque Nacional de La Caldera de Taburiente”. It is one of Spain’s oldest national parks and in 2002, the park along with the entire island was designated as a World Biosphere Reserve. The depression was originated about two million years ago and, just like the rest of the island, it has a volcanic origin. The “Caldera de Taburiente” also has a special place in the history of the Canary Islands, because it was the place with the strongest resistance against the Spanish conquerors in the 15th century. At that time, La Palma or “Benahoare” (“my land”), as the island was called by the Aborigines, was divided into twelve kingdoms (“cantones”), each governed by a chief (“mencey”). The natives of La Palma were mainly goatherds and collected fruits and roots with which they made a kind of flour known as “gofio”. In 1492 the conquest of the island began under the leadership of Alonso Fernández de Lugo.
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5 places to visit – Tenerife

1. MASCA

The “lost village” is located in the north-west of the island, near the hills “Montes de Teno”. The beautiful village is located amongst impressive rock formations and lush vegetation. Until 1991 there was no road to Masca, but today the village can be reached by a winding road. This isolation has contributed to make Masca the best example of typical Canarian architecture. Masca is also a paradise for hikers who can walk through the canyons to the bay. The bay was once a hideaway for pirates. From there you can take a boat to Los Gigantes if you don’t want to return to Masca by foot (it takes several hours). You can also enjoy this unique landscape from the “Mirador de la Cruz de Hilda” in Teno.
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The Picasso of the Canary Islands – César Manrique

César Manrique is one of the most famous artists of the Canary Islands. Painter, architect, sculptor and environmentalist – Manrique, who was born in Arrecife (Lanzarote’s capital), had many talents. During the Spanish Civil War, the artist fought on the side of Franco. He would never speak about the terrible experiences he had during the war. After the war, Manrique began studying technical architecture in Tenerife. However, after two years, he interrupted his studies and entered the College of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid with the help of a scholarship. Manrique achieved great fame in the world of international art and exhibited his art in New York, where he was inspired by new artistic movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. In 1968 he returned to Lanzarote to make the island one of the most beautiful places on earth. In Lanzarote tourism was beginning to develop and Manrique committed himself to preserve the beauty of the island. In cooperation with the Government of Lanzarote, he developed a unique architectural look for the island: traditional white houses with green doors and the prohibition to place advertisements by the roads.
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