Sunday, 28 June 2020 23:50

Open businesses in Gran Canaria after Covid-19

We have resetted this form on october 26, 2020. Places had opened up, and closed down again. So a fresh start was needed to be able to offer you accurate information.

 A question that pops up a lot of times per day is "I can get some flights to Gran Canaria, however, is this and this restaurant/hotel open now?". After a complete shut down of tourism in Gran Canaria thanks to the Corona virus Covid-19, this whole situation in the south of Gran Canaria is new and confusing. Places do want to open up, but without a certain amount of tourists this means losing money. Tourists do want to come, but they don't want to be in a place where no restaurant or hotel is open. Let's make it easier for both parties to find each other.

Our goal is to provide a "live" list with businesses on Gran Canaria that are open. Especially in the south. In Las Palmas more businesses are open, as they depend a lot less on tourism.

But we can't do this on our own, we need your help! 

Do you know a hotel, or an apartment complex, a restaurant, or a bar that is open in the south of Gran Canaria?

First, check if your place is already on the list. If it's not, please let us know by filling out this simple form.

The form to add a business:

 

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The results:

 

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Thank you very much!

 
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  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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