After two relaxed and pretty sunny weeks we took the bus to Las Palmas. The Independent published a very favourable guide in an edition which Chloe brought over for us in December. It is one of Spain's largest cities, has one of the best city beaches in the World, good shopping and a fascinating history. It has two parts - San Telmo and Santa Catalina - quite a way apart. We stayed in hotel in the latter near Las Canteras beach. (Hotel Astoria) which had a rooftop pool and terrace, a nasty cat smell in Room 103 and a bear-pit arrangement for buffet breakfast. (How many slices of ham/cheese, croissants and apples can the average Swede smuggle out in a pocket?) It is a feasible walk from the bus station but we took a taxi - driven by the most unpleasant taxi-driver on the island!
We spent one day in the modern part visiting the wonderful two-part El Corte Ingles where we bought several useful household items and too many cheap DVDs. The next day we went down to the historic centre where Ruth (only) went up in a lift to the cathedral bell tower for the view. Unfortunately it was raining in buckets. Fortunately this led us to the Casa Colon - an exquisite museum in a traditional house with a courtyard (two parrots!). There is a comprehensive history of Colombus and the colonisation of the Canaries. Well worth a visit!
Another highlight was a meal in a French restaurant recommended by Silvia & Carlos. (They recommended two - but this is not a holiday!). It was a gem!!! La Galia.. and some good French wine as well
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