Friday, 07 April 2017 13:13

Weather Forecast: A Lovely Weekend With Possible Weather Next Week

Sunny weather forecast for this weekend in Gran Canaria Sunny weather forecast for this weekend in Gran Canaria photosgrancanaria.com

07.04.2017: This weekend and the beginning of next week will be calm and sunny in Gran Canaria but there is an outside chance of a spot of real weather towards the middle of Easter week.

This weekend will be calm and sunny all over Gran Canaria although the lack of wind will allow clouds to build up during the day; it may cloud over in the afternoons. Temperatures will drop slightly over the weekend as the wind swings to the west and brings cool air from the Atlantic.

Next week will probably be similar; the temperature and the humidity will increase at the start of the week.

But...

There's currently a large weather system gaining strength over the Azores and it may affect the Canary Islands midway through next week. However, the latest weather model updates suggest that it is unlikely to reach us. The western islands may get some rain and Gran Canaria could get a few showers. 

That said, these things are unpredictable and the system may surprise us. We'll keep you updated if anything significant (we're talking a couple of days of rain in the worst case scenario) looks likely. 

The surf along the north coast will be small but consistent over the weekend while the southern breaks will be barely large enough to surf.

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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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