Canary Islands Tourist Traps

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Tommy's Bikes - Apts Galeon...

by Herttuli

Tommy's Bikes - Apts Galeon Playa - C/ de la Galeta, 16 - Costa Teguise, Lazarote. Tommy's BIKES S.L. is the best known BIKE-station on Lanzarote. Since 1992 we work most successfully on the sections of Tours/Excursions, BIKE-renting and advising our guests during their holidays. We rent high quality CENTURION mountain bikes, city bikes and cruisers, with which you can explore Lanzarote on your own.

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Catlanza - Habour, local 1 -...

by Herttuli

Catlanza - Habour, local 1 - Puerto Calero - Macher, Lanzarote. Catamaran Sailing Excursions on Lanzarote - Islas Canarias : day charters, discover beaches of Papagayo, free jet-ski rides or snorkelling equipment provided.

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Lanzarote a Caballo -...

by Herttuli

Lanzarote a Caballo - Carretera Arrecife - Yaiza , km 7 - Lanzarote. Enjoy the most exotic scenery of Lanzarote on the back of a horse - organized rides! While the children have fun in our Fort Apache you deserve some peace in our Restaurant La Caravana and a delicous selection of juicy meet from our barbecue..

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Megafun - C.C. Costa Mar,...

by Herttuli

Megafun - C.C. Costa Mar, local 29 - playa de los pocillos - Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote. see map Ready for an adventure away from mass tourism? Discover Lanzarotes lonesome beaches and breath-taking volcanic landscapes on our exclusif Quad tour.

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While on holiday for 2 weeks,...

by diddeen

While on holiday for 2 weeks, we were stopped on numerous occassions by time share reps. Even though you get to pick a lucky card, you are sure to win a holiday, but unless your willing to part with lots of money to buy into a time share, don't bother going to collect it. Its not going to be what you expect and you will first be put through a presentation of the company. We had to endure a very hard sell, sales rep.

there is some men having three...

by jorgblaser

there is some men having three plastic things on a table and you have to find out where is the white side under the three black things. You bid and then you get twice of the money back, But BE CAREFUL since they have people who are party with them and try to make loose all your money. Never try this game!!! it is also against the spanish law...

The only reason we went to the...

by Pod

The only reason we went to the English bars was to watch the England football matches during world cup 2002.don't bother otherwise.the beer and spirits are twice the price of other bars.they were frendly but everybody on the island was.the Spanish bars were great.i could'nt understand one single word anybody said but i always managed to order my beers,and when i was refreshed i could not believe how cheap it was. when in rome do as the romans do.

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Ask the price in advance if...

by Boka

Ask the price in advance if you are in taxi or make sure that the meter is turned on. For the same distance there was 100% differencein the price! But everytime when the meter was on I though it was more than a good deal.

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There are lots and lots of...

by Pete_Barnett

There are lots and lots of shops in the southern towns of Gran Canaria selling electrical goods, especially in the big shopping centres of Playa del Inglesis at 'bargain prices'. The ploy is to offer you something at a ridiculous low price and lure you into the shop. They then 'rubbish' the item and try to offer you something more expensive, but generally of low quality or outdated technology. If you are thinking of buying video / digital cameras, walkmans etc on the island (and there are bargains to be had if you can haggle) make sure you do your homework first and get an idea of prices you would normally pay in your home country. Another suggestion is not to be tempted straight away and compare prices on the web at one of the many cybercafes.

Watch out, there are many...

by SusanneBeck

Watch out, there are many timeshare (and similar type things) promoters around who can easily pressure you into spending your money. Just listening to them can take up a day of your holiday. And of course, beware of those big, prickly cactus plants!

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Q:  I am looking to schedule a holiday that my kids will love. We have this habit of going to beaches in Feb & April where the water... 

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A: absolutely gorgeous in April. see above destination and put canary islands, you will see zillions of tips from posters like us togive you ideas. Then check their tourist... 

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