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Puerto Rico Holidays 2022 / 2023

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Puerto Rico began life as a tiny fishing village on the south coast of Gran Canaria, and in recent years its popularity has soared. Few visitors can resist its white-sand beach and easy-going charm, with all the shops, bars and restaurants you could need. If you’re on holiday with the kids in Puerto Rico, some of Gran Canaria’s best water parks and family attractions are a short bus journey away.

Where is Puerto Rico Gran Canaria?

Puerto Rico is on the southwestern coast of Gran Canaria, which is sheltered from cool northerly winds. This means it’s often a few degrees warmer here than northern Gran Canaria, which makes Puerto Rico an ideal base for winter holidays.

Just to the northwest of the resort is the dramatic Pilancones Natural Park (Parque Natural Pilancones). It’s famous for its beautiful mountain valleys, and is a great alternative to the busy bars of the coast if you want to get back to nature. Near the southern edge of this park is Palmitos Park, a fantastic dolphinarium, aviary and botanic park that’s also perfect for a family day out.

Things to do

Wander along the long curve of beach at the heart of Puerto Rico, lay back on a lounger and enjoy hours of Canaries sunshine. When you’re feeling up to it, white-knuckle water sports are the name of the game with high-speed jet skis or windsurfing to pick from. Kids and grown ups love the local water park, Aqualand, with its huge choice of swimming pools, slides and playgrounds. If you fancy getting out on the ocean, pay Puerto Rico’s marina a visit and set sail on the open sea for the day. When the sun sets, Puerto Rico’s balmy evenings were made for sitting outside a wine bar on the waterfront. 

Watersports galore

The gorgeous beach of Puerto Rico has plenty of watersports facilities that will provide guaranteed fun for all ages. These range from traditional banana boat rides to the brand new Jetovator, a jet pack (yes, an actual, real-life jet pack!) which gives you a chance to fly over the water and enjoy breathtaking views!

Dive and explore

If you want to create some fantastic holiday memories, you may want to have a go at diving. With a one-day PADI-approved course, you’ll be qualified to go below the water and discover what lies under the waves. With more advanced courses on offer, you can even brush up on your diving skills if you’re already open-water qualified.

Beach days

The beautiful sands in Puerto Rico have made it a popular destination for beach lovers. The rustic beaches are ideal for a family day out, too, giving parents a chance to lie back in the sun while children can play in this safe environment. With lots of things to do nearby, you’re never too far away from a refreshing drink or a delicious meal.

Where is Puerto Rico nightlife?

For clubbing, head to the Shopping Center, where you can watch excellent live shows or dance the night away at one of the clubs. Puerto Rico is also home to more family bars and quieter venues at the Europa Center, the other main nightlife spot at the resort.

Other attractions near Puerto Rico

One of the most impressive natural sights in Gran Canaria is the Dunes of Maspalomas, a dramatic sand dune system that looks like a small desert. In fact, when you look at a map of all the islands and where Puerto Rico Gran Canaria is, this might not be surprising, as they are all just a short distance from the vast Sahara Desert!

Puerto Rico is also a quick hop from the popular Aqualand Maspalomas waterpark and the Roque Nublo volcanic rock which dates back around 4.5 million years.

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Families: Enjoy bucket and spade days on the beach and days trips out to the island’s best water parks, complete with slides and pools.

Beach lovers: Relax on Puerto Rico’s golden horseshoe bay, get drinks on the seafront or visit the water sports centre for some excitement.

Sailing fans: The resort’s lively marina is a fantastic place for a spot of boating, with a top sailing club and facilities.

Fast facts for Puerto Rico

Language: The language spoken in Puerto Rico is Spanish.

Currency: The currency used in Puerto Rico is the Euro (€).

Local time: Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria is the same time as GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Gran Canaria Airport. The transfer to Puerto Rico takes 1 hour.

Flight time from UK: The flight time to Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria is 4. 5 hours.

Tourist Information: Further Puerto Rico tourist information can be found at https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/.

Visa / Health: Before you travel, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain for recommendations and advice on visas and health for your holiday to Puerto Rico.

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Getting around Puerto Rico

By bus: Gran Canaria has a cheap and well-organised bus service running between the major resorts, as well as between attractions in the resorts themselves. You’ll find bus stops in Puerto Rico’s commercial centre and beach.

By car: If you’re interested in exploring the island, getting around by car is the quickest and easiest way. The airport has a choice of competitive car hire companies.

By taxi: Taxis are readily available and run on a meter, and are the best option for short journeys like getting back to your hotel in the evening.

Events in Puerto Rico

Easter mayhem: In February, the legendary Carnival comes to Gran Canaria for a week of mayhem before Lent. If you’re lucky enough to be on the island, expect a week of colourful parades, dancing and crazy costumes, plus the all-important election of Carnival Queen.

In summer: The city of Las Palmas throws its summertime festival, Fiestas Fundacionales, in June. Well worth the trip for anyone visiting the island, the festivities include concerts, parades and bonfires.

Firework fiesta: Never missing a chance for a fiesta, in August Gran Canaria celebrates the Fiesta de San Lorenzo, known for showcasing the biggest firework display in the Canary Islands.

Puerto Rico safety and security

For the latest safety and security advice visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/health

Puerto Rico weather

Temperature: Average highs of 28°C in summer.

Best time to visit: June and July for long, sunny days.

Puerto Rico is situated on the south coast of Gran Canaria, one of the largest Canary Islands. The island is known for its spring-like weather all year round, with temperatures rarely dipping below 18°C even in winter. Summers are long and dry, peaking in the high 20s around August.

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The resort of Puerto Rico lies on the south east tip of Gran Canaria, offering a modern lively resort with great facilities.

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The resort of Puerto Rico lies on the south east tip of Gran Canaria across from North Africa and adjacent to the resort of Playa Meloneras. Puerto Rico was originally a fishing village that has now developed into a modern lively resort with great tourist facilities attracting British holidaymakers year after year. Due to its location, Puerto Rico benefits from the best weather in Gran Canaria so whenever you take your Puerto Rico holidays you should get some sunshine.

Puerto Rico is a purpose built resort suitable for everyone young or old, however, please beware that many of the hotels are built into the hillside so Puerto Rico holidays are not suitable for those with walking difficulties. The beach in Puerto Rico was custom built for tourism and the golden sand was shipped from the Sahara. Book Puerto Rico holidays and you will arrive at one of Gran Canaria’s busiest resorts with all the tourist facilities you could want or need.

Holidays in Puerto Rico and the rest of Gran Canaria are ever popular among British holidaymakers soaked with year round sun, relatively short flight time (4. 5 hours) and low cost. A number of charter airlines operate regular flights to Gran Canaria and combined with the resorts large quantity of hotels and apartments means Puerto Rico is very affordable. Puerto Rico is one the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria and has an unrivalled mix of hotels offering everything from 5 star luxury to simple self-catering apartments. So whatever your budget book your holidays to Puerto Rico with Olympic Holidays.

Holidays to Puerto Rico appeal to families and couples seeking a relaxing break in the sun. Located in the resort centres are many bars, clubs and English pubs so if you’re looking to party into the early hours Puerto Rico holidays are the right choice.

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Things To Do

Puerto Rico holidays can be as active or relaxing as you desire so if your in need of an adrenalin rush there is a enviable list of watersports on offer including jet-skiing, Para-sailing, windsurfing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Puerto Rico is a hub for sailing with a marina filled with fishing boats and yachts.

Things To See

Maspalomas: Holidays to Gran Canaria would be incomplete without visiting the world renowned Maspolomas with its stunning sand dunes and beaches. A visit to Maspalomas is a fun packed day with its very own waterpark, golf course and shopping there’s no chance of getting bored.

Venice of Gran Canaria: Head west from Puerto Rico and you’ll arrive at the idyllic village of Puerto de Mogan known as the Venice of Gran Canaria because of its many canals. A small, relaxed and friendly place with a harbour with bars, restaurants and cafes serving a variety of cuisines including fresh fish – a speciality.

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Why Puerto RIco?

Get set for sun, sea, and sand by the bucket load – you’re jetting off to Puerto Rico. Sitting pretty on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, this treasure island brings the vitamin D all year round. Desperate for an emergency winter break? The temperature in this part of the world is a tropical 20 degrees in the winter, but bring that sun cream for a summer getaway, when you’ll be basking in 30 plus degrees.

If you’re a fly-and-flop connoisseur, you’ll be giving Puerto Rico full marks. Toddle on down to two gorgeous beaches for that authentic fun in the sun experience, and say ‘hola’ to a cheeky cocktail as you touch up that tan, before hitting the strip as the sun goes down and hitting the dancefloor.

And to walk off that post-party wooziness, make the most of the jam-packed activities. Head on up into the clouds with a hike up the island’s famous mountain peaks and take in those Insta-worthy views. Or to tune in to your zen side, hit up the Palmitos Botanical Park for a lusciously green retreat.

From buzzing nightlife to a beachy paradise, Puerto Rico is a hidden gem in golden Gran Canaria.

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Things to Do

Whether you’re looking for a beach getaway or city break, Puerto Rico has something to offer every discerning traveller

Playa de Amadores

Playa Amadores is a crescent-shaped beach with enough restaurants and bars to keep you occupied for days on end. If you fancy exploring, there are dozens of alcoves nearby that are well worth a snorkel.

Playa de Puerto Rico

This beach is a little slice of heaven, boasting crystal blue seas, and friendly shallows to test the waters. Playa de Puerto Rico is one for the beachy bucket list.

Playa de la Verga

Nestled away in the palm trees, Verga is a mellow beach where you can laze the day away. The gentle marina is an idyllic and slightly calmer spot, so grab the kids and make your way south to find this beauty.

Playa Arguineguín

Fancy something a little different? Arguineguín might not be the longest beach on the island, but it’s a hit with the locals. So to get away from the touristy bustle and head south for this one.

Playa de Mogán

This beach puts the volcanic vibes of this thrilling island on full display, all while offering bopping music in the meantime. There’s plenty of restaurants and bars to tide you over, too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To grab all the meals and cocktails that your heart desires in Puerto Rico, you’ll need to change those pounds into Euros before you jet off.

It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Rico, where you can expect sun and warmth whenever you touch down. You’ll be landing with plenty more tourists in the summer though, so if you were hoping for a quiet retreat, maybe an off-peak trip ticks your boxes.

You’ll naturally hear plenty of Spanish in Puerto Rico. But you can rest easy if you’ve not brushed up on Duolingo – there will be plenty of English speakers too.

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Puerto Rico holidays take you to a very pleasant purpose-built resort on the south coast of Gran Canaria. It is a relaxed resort with two sandy beaches, the town beach and Amadores beach. The former is the quieter of the two and its shallow, sheltered waters are ideal for those with young children. The latter offers a range of water sports for the more energetic visitor. The Puerto Rico beach is framed by tropical gardens and a promenade. You’ll also find two public swimming pools. The resort is well placed to access tourist attractions in the area. These include the water park, Lago Taurito; a theme park, Sioux City; an eighteen hole golf course in Maspalomas. If you want to make the most of your visit and travel further afield, car hire is recommended.

Puerto Rico has a range of hotels and apartments providing high-quality accommodation that caters for most budgets. Hemmed in by barren hills, the hotels line the bay and creep up the hillside. Those with mobility problems should choose their accommodation carefully. Make sure you compare the price of the discounted all inclusive holidays. It may be cheaper than you think and can offer good value. Puerto Rico’s wide variety of restaurants caters for all tastes. Even the most conservative of British palates is able to enjoy familiar food. With pub grub, fast foods, pizzerias, fish restaurants and those serving traditional fare, there can be no complaints regarding choice. If you are new to Spanish cuisine, order tapas and you’ll receive a selection of snack-sized local dishes, ideal as tasters. Local wines and beers are inexpensive. Although there are a number of lively bars, nightlife is essentially a quiet affair, reflecting the resort’s popularity with families. Puerto Rico has a shopping centre with a more than an adequate number of shops supplying all your holiday needs.

Low cost Puerto Rico holidays can be taken at any time of year as there are no extremes of climate in the Canary Islands. Winters are pleasantly warm and summers are never unbearably hot. Several budget airlines fly direct from regional airports to Gran Canaria. You can check on the Cheekytrip website to see if there are holidays from your local airport. Transfers to the resort take a little over half an hour.

Once you have decided on your destination, you will then want to find the Puerto Rico holiday that offers the best value. This can be a tricky business as both the volume and the variety of special offers can be bewildering. If you want to spare yourself this chore, we can help. Cheekytrip is a price comparison site with access to great discounts from more than three dozen travel companies. Since all are vying for your booking, you’ll see some incredible savings. It only takes a few moments of your time as it involves one quick search. Simply enter your dates, your destination and point of departure and, within a few moments, we’ll show you the Puerto Rico holiday that is the cheapest. All you then need do is ring and secure your booking. As offers are changed on a daily basis, to avoid disappointment, call the number without delay.

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Puerto Rico is one of the larger resorts in Gran Canaria but has a nice compact feel at the same time. So if you want buzzing and many choices but everything within walking distance, this is an excellent destination for you.

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Beaches

In Puerto Rico, you have one lovely white sandy beach in front of the resort surrounded by bars and restaurants, so ideal for a family holiday on the beach. However, if you want to spend a lot of time on the beach, I would advise you to look at where your hotel is. As many hotels in this area are located far up the hill so it might be quite a far walk to get to the beach, so keep that in mind.

If you want a bit of a change, you can also from here walk to the Playa de Amadores beach just in the resort next door.

Hotels

Puerto Rico has many great hotels. One thing to keep in mind tho is location. Some of them are very high up the mountainside. Because of this, some might not be suitable for you if you have small children. Here are some of my favourite ones that are in a good location:

• If you want to be all the way in front of the resort and close to the beach, have a look at the Marina Suites.
• The hotel Riu Vistamar All Inclusive is on top of the mountain. The reason I am including this one is because it is an ideal family holiday hotel. With a shuttle that you can take for free up and down the mountain.
• For adults only with great views and a compact personal feel, the Marina Bayview Apartments are great.

Nightlife

For nightlife, there are many clubs and late-night bars in Puerto Rico. However, do keep in mind that Puerto Rico changes a lot depending on the time of year.  Some times of the year, the resort is very chill with mostly older visitors who like to have a few drinks and relax.  

Other times of years, especially in school, college, and university holidays, many younger people are here. They come here looking to party and quickly fill up the clubs in this area. So depending on what exactly you are looking for, you can find both here. Just make sure you pick the right time to go if you want to go clubbing and party.

Things to do in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is mostly about eating, drinking and the beach. However, there are also some fun things to do. I would advise the Activity Park with lots of things to climb on, jump down, and slide down for the kids. For the adults, taking a boat trip to Puerto de Mogan market is a nice day out. Having a walk over to the neighbouring beach of Playa de Amadores is also a good option.

Here is my complete list of things to do and not do while on holiday in Puerto Rico.

Restaurant & bars

When it comes to restaurants, there is a lot of choice and variety in Puerto Rico.  Most of these are on the front line next to the beach but also in the centrally located shopping centre you will find a large variety of restaurants.  In the shopping centre, you will find budget places and all you can eat oriental cuisine. However, next to the beach, you will find the more pricey fish and steak restaurants.

How to get to Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

Arguineguin is 42 km from the Gran Canaria airport (LPA):

• Public transport: 5.50€
• Shuttle bus: 9.00€
• Taxi: 50€

Some essential things you need to know and the companies I booked within Gran Canaria for shuttles, buses and taxis… you can find here.

My first impression of Puerto Rico was, “this is one big shopping centre”. And in a way, it still is. From almost every hotel in this resort, you look down into the shopping centre located in the valley of the resort. This place offers quite a few nice stores.

Just watch out for some of the electronics stores. In the daytime, this area is almost empty but can offer a nice cold and fresh vibe to browse the store windows. However, it gets much more lively in the evening with many bars and restaurants opening up for the busy evenings.

Do you think Puerto Rico might be a bit too big and busy for you? Then, have a look at my guide on “Where to stay in Gran Canaria”.

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Puerto Rico Overview

Great beaches: On Puerto Rico holidays, you’ll find all of the beaches have their attractions. Perhaps the most beautiful is Amadores, which is a large, curving bay with white sand and headlands which help keep the water calm.

Sunshine holidays: You’re practically guaranteed good weather on holidays to Puerto Rico as the south of Gran Canaria, where Puerto Rico is located, is the hottest, sunniest part of the island. Temperatures can be as much as 5C hotter than the northern side. And that means even holidays to Puerto Rico in winter enjoy plenty of sunshine and 25C warmth.

Lots to do: With a PGA standard golf course, nature trails, shopping centres and games arcades you’ll never be bored on holidays to Puerto Rico. That’s not forgetting the fun water sports when you’re at the beach too.

Activities in Puerto Rico

Anfi Tauro Golf Course: This stunning golf course was created in 2006 and Puerto Rico proudly plays host to the PGA Spanish Championships. The holes include water features, wide fairways and white sand bunkers against a backdrop of the rocky coastline. And there are fabulous views out to the Atlantic, making this course an excellent choice for golfing holidays in Gran Canaria.

Water sports galore: The beaches on Puerto Rico holidays are well supported with water sports like jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing, and parasailing. So the waters around the resort are just perfect if you like your holidays a little more active!

Mountain walk: The best way to get to Playa de los Amadores beach is by a 20 minute cliff-top walk from Puerto Rico. At its peak you’ll be able to fully take in the splendour of the surrounding scenery, so you can take some great snaps on your holidays then have a well-earned cocktail at the beach after!

Beaches in Puerto Rico

Anfi Beach: Holidays to Puerto Rico are mainly spent on the beach, and Anfi has to be the best in the resort. One of the most beautiful beaches on Gran Canaria holidays, it’s quite a contrast to many Canarian coastlines as the sand is of the pure white variety. The sand has been imported from coral beds in the Caribbean and as such is extremely fine and soft.

Playa de los Amadores: Literally translated as ‘beach of the lovers’ you’ll certainly find romance in holidays spent at this lovingly created man-made beach. It’s another one which has white sand imported from Caribbean beaches, and the shoreline leads into glowing turquoise water just like the tropics it’s inspired by. The sea here deepens quite quickly but it’s also fairly calm as it’s protected on both sides with long headlands.

Restaurants in Puerto Rico

Minanas: This little Spanish restaurant in Puerto Rico has a style all of its own, with mismatched pieces of furniture and unusual memorabilia. Where it really becomes unique is in the quality of its food though – Cod in Tomato Sauce, Bacon and Chicken with Asparagus and Mushroom Sauce and Hot Chocolate Strudel are just a few examples of the interesting and diverse menu. The chef even comes out to Flamenco dance after he’s finished cooking!

Cosi Come Sei: We highly recommend a visit to this classy Italian restaurant during holidays to Puerto Rico. It’s a cut above your standard holiday fare with gourmet-style presentation of classic Italian dishes and favourites like Fillet Steak with Herb Butter.

Garoe Grill: You’ll enjoy brilliant value at this barbecue and grill joint. The set menu is particularly worth a try, as you get huge portions for low prices! Cheap holidays to Puerto Rico will be even cheaper if you eat here! The kebabs and mixed meat grills come served sizzling hot on wooden platters, and their t-bone steaks are very juicy too.

Nightlife in Puerto Rico

Clubbing holidays: Puerto Rico holidays are the most popular holidays in Gran Canaria, so it’s no surprise that the resort is well stocked with bars and clubs. The best bars are often found in the many commercial centres dotted around Puerto Rico. We’d recommend Bora-Bora, Pub Turbo and Hawaii Bar as lively places to party. And if you fancy staying out a little longer, head to the dance club Jokers or the R ‘n’ B club Space. Of course, there are some great family bars too like Hoops or the Tropicana where you can enjoy chilled out drinks and cocktails whilst catching up on a bit of sport on TV.

Shopping in Puerto Rico

Centro Comerical Puerto Rico: With over 100 shops and all the main bars and clubs within this centre, you can certainly say it’s often at the forefront of holidays to Puerto Rico. You’ll find a supermarket, fashion boutiques, electrical shops, jewellers and perfumers all within this bustling mall.

Puerto Mogan Market: This large market is held every Friday in Puerto Mogan, just a few kilometres away from Puerto Rico. It’s a great place to pick up some original souvenirs to bring back from holidays here. The stalls include African ornaments, Canarian music CDs, Canary Islands cheeses and leather jackets amongst many, many other items!

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MIRADOR MASPALOMAS BY DUNAS (Maspalomas) 3*

ABORA CATARINA BY LOPESAN (Playa del Inglés) 4*

ABORA INTERCLUB ATLANTIC BY LOPESAN HOTELS (San Agustin) 3*

AC HOTEL GRAN CANARIA BY MARRIOTT (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

AC HOTEL IBERIA LAS PALMAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

ALHAMBRA BOUTIQUE APARTMENTS BY TAM RESORTS (Playa del Inglés) 3* Boutique

APARTAMENTOS ALTAIR (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTAMENTOS BUGANVILLA (San Agustin) 4*

APARTAMENTOS COLON PLAYA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 2*

APARTAMENTOS DUNAOASIS MASPALOMAS 2*

APARTAMENTOS EL CAPRICHO (Maspalomas) 2*

APARTAMENTOS GREEN OASIS (Maspalomas) 2*

APARTAMENTOS KASA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTAMENTOS LOS COCOTEROS (Maspalomas) 3*

APARTAMENTOS MAYPE CANTEROS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTAMENTOS PORTOSOL (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 2*

APARTAMENTOS ROCAMAR (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTAMENTOS TARAHAL (San Agustin) 3*

APARTAMENTOS TEJEDA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTHOTEL LAS LANZAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

APARTMENT BONAMAR (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) Apart

APARTMENT CANTERAS CHICA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

APARTMENT LAS CANTERAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

APARTMENTS TURBO CLUB (Maspalomas) 2*

BLUE CORNER BY MYCANARIANDREAM (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

BLUEBAY BEACH CLUB (San Agustin) 4*

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BULL COSTA CANARIA & SPA ADULTS ONLY (San Agustin) 4*

BULL REINA ISABEL & SPA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

CANARY GARDEN CLUB (Maspalomas) 3*

CASA CON TERRAZA -BEACH LAS CANTERAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

CASA MOZART HOTEL BOUTIQUE (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3* Boutique

CLUB TORSO GAY MEN ONLY (Maspalomas) 4*

CLUB VISTA SERENA (Maspalomas) 2*

CORALLIUM BEACH BY LOPESAN HOTELS – ADULTS ONLY (San Agustin) 3*

CORALLIUM DUNAMAR BY LOPESAN HOTELS (Playa del Inglés) 4*

CORDIAL MUELLE VIEJO (Puerto de Mogan) 3*

DESIGN PLUS BEX HOTEL (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

DON GREGORY BY DUNAS ADULTS ONLY (San Agustin) 4*

EO MASPALOMAS RESORT 3*

EO SUITE HOTEL JARDIN DORADO (Maspalomas) 4*

GLORIA PALACE AMADORES THALASSO & HOTEL (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 4*

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HOTEL CONCORDE (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

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HOTEL CRISTINA LAS PALMAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 5*

HOTEL CUIDAD DEL MAR (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

HOTEL DONA LUISA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

HOTEL EXE LAS CANTERAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

HOTEL EXE LAS PALMAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

HOTEL FARO, A LOPESAN COLECTION HOTEL (Maspalomas) 4*

HOTEL GOLD BY MARINA-ADULTS ONLY (Playa del Inglés) 4*

HOTEL LOS CALDERONES THE SENSES COLLECTION (Maspalomas) 4*

HOTEL MARITIM PLAYA (Playa del Inglés) 3*

HOTEL NAYRA – ADULTS ONLY (Playa del Inglés) 4*

HOTEL PUERTO DE MOGAN THE SENSES COLLECTION (Puerto de Mogan) 4*

HOTEL RIU DON MIGUEL – ADULTS ONLY (Playa del Inglés) 3*

HOTEL RIU GRAN CANARIA (Meloneras) 4*

HOTEL RIU PALACE MELONERAS 5*

HOTEL RIU PALACE OASIS (Maspalomas) 5*

HOTEL RIU PALACE PALMERAS (Playa del Inglés) 4*

HOTEL RIU PAPAYAS (Playa del Inglés) 4*

HOTEL RIU VISTAMAR (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 4*

HOTEL SILKEN SAAJ LAS PALMAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

HOTEL TABAIBA PRINCESS (Maspalomas) 4*

HOTEL THE FATAGA Y CENTRO DE NEGOCIOS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

IG NACHOSOL ATLANTIC & YAIZASOL BY SERVATUR (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 4*

IG NACHOSOL PREMIUM APARTMENTS BY SERVATUR – ADULTS ONLY (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 3*

LA VENECIA DE CANARIAS (Puerto de Mogan) 2*

LABRANDA BRONZE PLAYA (Playa del Inglés) 4*

LABRANDA HOTEL PLAYA BONITA (Playa del Inglés) 4*

LABRANDA MARIETA – ADULTS ONLY (Playa del Inglés) 4*

LAS VILLAS DE AMADORES (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 4*

LOPESAN BAOBAB RESORT (Meloneras) 5*

LOPESAN COSTA MELONERAS RESORT, CORALLIUM, SPA & CASINO 4*

LOPESAN VILLA DEL CONDE RESORT & THALASSO (Meloneras) 5*

MARESIA CANTERAS URBAN HOTEL (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

MASPALOMAS PRINCESS 4*

MASPALOMAS RESORT BY DUNAS 4*

MELIA TAMARINDOS (San Agustin) 5*

MORASOL SUITES (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 4*

MUR APARTAMENTOS BUENOS AIRES (Playa del Inglés) 2*

NH IMPERIAL PLAYA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

NH LAS PALMAS PLAYA LAS CANTERAS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

OASIS PLAYA MASPALOMAS 3*

OCCIDENTAL MARGARITAS (Playa del Inglés) 4*

PALM OASIS MASPALOMAS 3*

PLAYAMAR BUNGALOWS (Playa del Inglés) 3*

PUERTO DE MOGAN THE HOME COLLECTION (Puerto de Mogan) 3*

RADISSON BLU RESORT & SPA, GRAN CANARIA MOGAN (Puerto de Mogan) 5*

RIU PALACE MASPALOMAS (Playa del Inglés) 4*

RK APARTAMENTOS OCEANO (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

RK CANTERAS SUITES APARTMENTS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

RK CITY CENTER APARTMENTS (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 3*

SAN AGUSTIN BEACH CLUB 4*

SANTA CATALINA, A ROYAL HIDEAWAY HOTEL 5* GL (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 5* (5* Deluxe)

SANTA MONICA SUITES HOTEL (Playa del Inglés) 4* Super

SEASIDE GRAND HOTEL RESIDENCIA (Maspalomas) 5*

SEASIDE PALM BEACH (Maspalomas) 5*

SEASIDE SANDY BEACH (Playa del Inglés) 4*

SEVEN HOTEL & WELLNESS GAY MEN ONLY (Maspalomas) 4*

SIESTA SUITES (Maspalomas) 4*

SOL BARBACAN (Playa del Inglés) 4*

SUITES & VILLAS BY DUNAS (Maspalomas) 4*

SUITES 1478 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

SUNSUITES CAROLINA (San Agustin) 3*

TERRAZA DE AMADORES (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 2*

VEINTIUNO EMBLEMATIC HOTELS – ADULTS ONLY (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 4*

VITAL SUITES RESIDENCE, SALUD & SPA (Playa del Inglés) 4*

XQ VISTAMAR (Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria) 3*
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Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel 4*

One of the best options selected by us in the city of Puerto Rico.

You can walk to the beach in just 6 minutes. Perched on a cliff top with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Gloria Palace Amadores is a luxury spa hotel located between Gran Canaria’s Puerto Rico and Amadores beaches. It features 2 outdoor pools.

Gloria Palace has one of the largest thalassotherapy centers in Europe. Guests can relax in the saltwater pool, book massages and treatments. Sauna, Turkish bath and physiotherapy pool are also at your disposal.

Air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and private balconies with sea views. Guests can rent a safe and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas.

Tennis lessons are provided on the floodlit tennis court. In addition, you can visit the gym, play table tennis, bowling and darts, as well as archery.

Children will enjoy their time in the separate pool, playground and mini club. Evening shows are organized for both children and adults.

Hotel Amadores has a buffet restaurant with show cooking and themed buffets in the evenings. There are several bars on site, including a piano bar and a pool bar.

Gloria Palace Hotel has a 24-hour front desk and staff can assist with car rentals. Free parking is provided.

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Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel 4*

* – Information about the services is taken from the official website of the hotel and from the websites of tour operators. Farvater is not responsible for the complete accuracy of the information provided and the changes that the hotel may introduce.

Facilities at the hotel

Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel 4*, reviews 10

Oleg Rest 30.01.2021

+: The place is very beautiful. Great beach. The hotel is well thought out. The views are mesmerizing. The restaurant is beyond praise. Despite the incomplete loading of the hotel, the kitchen tried to 150%. Very tasty and varied. The restaurant staff is friendly and welcoming. We talked happily for two weeks. -: Unfortunately, the hotel is dilapidated. Especially the furniture in the rooms. Needs reconstruction. Upset the staff at the main reception. Mostly professional, but there are random people.

9

Excellent

Reviews10

Kirill Rest 09.02.2020

-: The breakfast + dinner system includes paid drinks. The waiters do not warn immediately (of course), and in the euphoria of the holidays you can skip. Naturally payment at the end.

9

Excellent

Reviews10

Natalia Rest 01/14/2020

+: Wonderful hotel. There are two beaches nearby (one of them is Amadores), walk 5 minutes to both in different directions. The town is also cute, green, it’s nice to take a walk both in the afternoon and in the evening. We rested five of us, all adults (women’s company), on New Year’s holidays (January 2020). They offered us a family room for check-in. They came in and were amazed. Spacious, in the middle of the hall and a small kitchen. From the Hall there is access to two rooms. Each room has its own bathroom and dressing room. And just amazing, a huge balcony overlooking the ocean!!!. Admired the sunset every day, incomparably. Polite, attentive staff, there is also Russian-speaking Sybil. The food is varied, took breakfast and dinner. Overeated. For breakfast they offer: scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, pancakes, churas. Amazingly delicious cottage cheese, yoghurts. Various cuts, buns, desserts, a lot of fruits and much more. I don’t think we even tried half of them. There was also honey in the combs for breakfast. Dinner is also striking in abundance: fish, meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, desserts. And every day is different. Re

10

Excellent

Reviews10

Andrey Rest 11.01.2020

+: Breakfast is super! -: You need to get beach towels at the reception (the pools are on other floors). If you arrived by car, you need to take permission from the reception and put it on the dashboard.

10

Excellent

Reviews10

Yulia Rest 01/09/2020

+: Despite the fact that the hotel building is no longer new, in general the hotel made a very positive impression. Particularly pleasing is the presence of white fabric tablecloths on the tables in the dining room, which is an indicator of hotels of a decent level. Spacious SPA complex with a large number of procedures! All rooms are ocean view except ground floor. We got a good impression and it is quite possible that we will go to this hotel again! -: The staff is not quick to respond in the dining room to serve a wine list or bring other drinks. Also, housekeeping is not perfect. The cleaning lady did her best for the first two days, and then she just made the beds and changed the towels. The food, in my opinion, is very simple, but in general, probably normal for a dining room.

7.6

Very good

Reviews10

Elena Rest 03. 12.2019

+: Wonderful view from the terrace. Very beautiful sunsets. The two beaches can be reached by a walkway along the ocean. I liked the beach away Amadores, turquoise water. There are a lot of fruits for breakfast and dinner: mango, papaya and others. When moving to another hotel, they forgot the jeans in the room. The next day we arrived at Gloria, found jeans, thanks to the staff. For a child of 13 years old, they put a separate bed, the room is large. -: Bathroom drain, loud noises. Then they got used to it.

9.6

Excellent

Reviews10

Aleksandr Rest 11/19/2019

+: breakfast .location.dinner room location. close to the beaches -: the guests do not know how to use the elevators, they press all the buttons in a row, they need to be instructed. They also occupy sunbeds in the morning and do not use them for half a day, although there are a lot of free places

8

Very good0243 +: Very nice view hotel. The main advantages are the surrounding beaches, the best on the island: Amadores, Puerto Rico and five minutes by Anfi taxi. -: Cleaning.

7.6

Very good

Reviews10

Oksana Rest 09.09.2019

+: good location, close to 2 good beaches, convenient parking -: cockroaches in the restaurant and in the room!!! Old carpeting is long overdue for replacement. No animation for children.

6.8

Good

Reviews10

Igor Rest We lived in room 4309 (4th block) from 24.07 to 03.08, the ocean panorama from the balcony is just perfect, the beds are huge, every day cleaning and change of bed linen. Cleanliness in the room after cleaning – sterile. Simply amazing!!!! We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The variety of dishes was very impressive. Rarely in some hotel you will find meat (pork, beef, chicken) and fish of two options in one evening, and besides, king prawns !!!!! Paradise for gourmets)))) Everything is cooked very tasty, great respect to the chefs and waiters!!! Two outdoor pools in the hotel remove the issue of daytime swimming and sunbathing :)))). You won’t find a better hotel in the Canary Islands, I highly recommend it!!!! We will be back there next year for sure! Igor Praha, Czech Republic

10

Excellent

Reviews10

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Like any other Caribbean island, Puerto Rico loves and knows how to celebrate. Almost all dates of the local calendar, both religious and secular, are usually accompanied by some kind of festivals or processions, and the most favorite holidays gather almost all the inhabitants of the island. Each city in the country celebrates the day of its patron saint, who in these parts often carries the features of not only a Catholic saint, but also numerous gods and spirits of the Indian or African pantheon, which, coupled with colorful Spanish traditions, gives all local holidays a special flavor. There are also many religious holidays, music and sports festivals, as well as dance ceremonies and colorful costume processions.

The “quietest” holiday of the country is the Christmas holidays, which are often called Las Navidades here. From December 15 to January 6, a huge number of various ceremonies and rituals take place almost throughout the country, but they will most likely not be visible to an inexperienced foreigner – most of them are held in a church parish or simply in their own home.

The people of San Juan take to the streets during the Festival of Saint Sebastian in the third week of January, when the whole city literally explodes with colorful processions and musical rhythms. On the eve of Lent (February), Ponce celebrates a six-day carnival, when locals dress up in horned vejigantes masks, and various dances and parades go literally one after another. The best place to experience the religious culture of the island is the Festival of La Virginia de la Candelaria (“Feast of the Virgin”) in Mayagüez in early February.

The beginning of summer is the busiest time on the local holiday calendar. At the end of June, one of the best local carnivals takes place – the festival of St. John the Baptist in San Juan, which combines all kinds of religious and secular events. It attracts international classical musicians and is one of the Caribbean’s premier cultural events. The highlight of the holiday is the colorful procession of the “Parade of Communes” descending to the sea at midnight. During the same period, the two-week Casals Music Festival and the Heineken Jazz Festival (also in San Juan, in the Sixto Escobar Park in Condado) are held.

At the end of July, the Festival of St. James, or Santiago the Apostle in Loytsa, is held, full of various traditional performances in African style. You should definitely visit the numerous events in honor of the Constitution Day of Puerto Rico (end of July), in honor of the birthday of Jose Celso Barbosa – a doctor, sociologist and political leader of the country (usually July 27), the Burukena Festival (“burukena” – small crabs) in municipality of Aguas Buenas (mid-August)

In November, the Bomb-and-Plena National Festival in Ponce is considered the most colorful holiday, gathering under its roof the best masters of drumming (“bomb”) and folk song singers. The exuberant Innosens Festival in Hatillo (December 28) is very colorful, when carnival participants dressed in various costumes and tin armor chase children through the streets of the city, symbolizing the deeds of the biblical king Herod. And on Christmas holidays, dozens of traveling orchestras, minstrels and theater troupes roam the country and put on hundreds of performances.

One of the country’s most famous festivals is the LeLoAi Festival, a year-round musical performance that introduces visitors to the island to typical Puerto Rican music and dance. The Puerto Rico Travel Company has been holding this festival for over 25 years, so it has long become a hallmark of the local culture.

One of the main hobbies of Puerto Ricans is baseball, so when it starts in November
sports season, the country is in a veritable fever culminating in the finals in February. Accordingly, the matches themselves are designed with great sophistication, and the locals know how to “cheer” – we must give them their due.

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Atlantic yachtsman’s guide. Weather, seasonality, recommended sailing routes and locations – an overview of the region for holiday planning.

Sailing in the Atlantic

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest after the Pacific Ocean. Its name comes from the Greek description of the waters beyond the Strait of Gibraltar, Atlantis thalassa, which means “sea of ​​Atlanta”. Thousands of kilometers of unique coastline and tens of thousands of islands and archipelagos will impress even the most experienced yachtsmen.

Yachting the British and Greater Antilles, sailing in the Bahamas and Bermuda, visiting the Caribbean or even Tierra del Fuego. Or do you want to cross the ocean from Europe to America? The Atlantic will give you an unforgettable adventure no matter where you start it.

Why is yachting in the waters of the Atlantic interesting? Its waters wash the eastern coast of North and South America, and the western coast of Europe and Africa. The deepest point is located near the island of Puerto Rico and is 8742 meters. The average depth is not much different from its neighbors and is 3736 meters.

The area of ​​the Atlantic without the seas flowing into it is approximately 82 million km2. Because of its S-shape, the width of the ocean varies from 3,000 km to 6,500 km.

The Atlantic Ocean has the largest catchment area. The largest rivers flowing into the Atlantic include: the Mississippi, the Amazon, the Niger, the Congo, La Plata, as well as dozens of rivers that flow into the seas of the Atlantic basin. The northern part of the ocean is rich in islands and tributaries of the seas.

From May to December in the western part of the African continent, near Cape Verde, tropical cyclones develop and move west into the Caribbean Sea.

Popular sailing routes in the Atlantic.

The Atlantic Ocean is a vast expanse of water spanning 5 continents and bordering nearly 45 countries. For sailors, the Atlantic Ocean is known for bringing some of the most favorable winds and sailing conditions for any sailing route both north and south of the equator. Yacht tourism is very well developed here. From easy and comfortable sailing for beginners in the Bahamas to challenging and windy passages for experts in the Canary Islands.

The most popular destinations for planning a sailing itinerary in the Atlantic Ocean: Ascension Island, Azores, Portugal, Bahamas, Bermuda, Bioko, Bissagos Islands, Bouvet Island, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands , Florida Keys, UK, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Madeira, Norway Kunya and offshore islands of the United States.

In fact, sailing routes in the Atlantic Ocean can be divided into 2 types: transatlantic and local. An example of a transatlantic crossing:

• Sardinia, Italy – Gibraltar – Canary Islands, Tenerife – Cape Verde – Grenada.

Such transitions take, on average, from 18 to 23 days.

Examples of 7-day local itineraries in the Atlantic:

• Portugal: Alcantara Marina, Lisbon – Cascais and Boca do Inferno – Troy – Abrigo – Sesimbra – Oeiras – Nations Park, Lisbon;
• British Virgin Islands: Tortola – Norman Island – Peter Island – Dead Chest Island – Salt Island – Cooper Island – Ginger Island – Tortola;
• Canary Islands: San Miguel, Tenerife – Puerto de la Estaca, El Hierro – San Sebastian, La Gomera – Los Cristianos, Tenerife – Santa Cruz de la Palma – Santa Cruz de – Tenerife – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – San Miguel.

It is also possible to make excellent sailing itineraries in the Azores, Madeira, off the coast of Brazil and Fliroda. The Atlantic Ocean is an endless source of inspiration for sailing adventures.

Available yachts in the region

Yachting season in the waters of the Atlantic

The water temperature in the Atlantic strongly depends on the currents, primarily on the Gulf Stream. Also, the temperature of the ocean depends on the location. The closer to the equator, the warmer the water becomes. Higher temperatures, up to +28°C, are reached in coastal areas near the equator, and the minimum is around -2°C in the polar regions. From October to June, the surface is usually covered by sea ice in the Labrador Sea, the Denmark Strait and the Baltic Sea.

In the Atlantic Ocean, due to its length, the high season lasts all year round, but depends on the location. The Azores have excellent weather conditions for yachting from April to October, the Caribbean from November to February, and the Canary Islands all year round. In the Dominican Republic, it is better to relax during the period when there are no torrential tropical rains – from December to February. Tropical cyclones accompanied by hurricane-force winds are common in summer. They move from the coast of Cape Verde towards the Caribbean Sea.

Main winds and currents in the Atlantic

In the North Atlantic, the trade winds maintain a fairly steady current from east to west, partly due to the direct action of the wind and partly due to the accumulation of warm water on the north side of the current. Most of the water carried by this current continues to flow into the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, where it flows out into the warm and fast Florida Current, which later forms the Gulf Stream.

A strong surface current is present in the Strait of Gibraltar as the waters of the Atlantic flow into the heavily evaporating Mediterranean Sea.

The Canary Current turns south from the North Atlantic Current and then follows southwest around the west coast of Africa. Further, this current is combined with the warm North Equatorial Current and, having reached the West Indies, turns to the northwest. This completes the circulation of currents in the North Atlantic.

The currents of the South Atlantic are in many ways similar to the North Atlantic. The southeast trade winds support the South Trade Wind Current, which heads west, where it splits into two branches: one turns into the Caribbean, the other turns south, forming the Brazil Current.

The African Sahara desert has a very strong impact on the Atlantic. A current of wind over the Atlantic Ocean, called the African East Current, forms over the west coast of Africa and heads towards North America. These streams are fed by warm water, gaining strength and producing some of the strongest hurricanes seen in the US between June and December.

Internet resources for viewing the weather forecast:

• accuweather. com – accurate weather data, satellite images, cloudiness;
• windy.com – wind tracking, weather forecast, waves;
• windfinder.com – a service for tracking winds, viewing water and air temperature;
• prilivy.com – weather, tide map.

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Dmitry Osipov

5

Positive feedback! Booked the boat with Sailica agent. Croatia. Split ACI marina. Used the services of Sailica for the first time. And was pleasantly surprised. Very fast support. You could say 24/7. They have a really good fresh base of boats and charter companies. Mobile application for smartphones. Convenient payment.
I will continue to work with Sailica! I liked it)

Sanych Rudoy

5

The best project in recent years in this industry!

Sergei Tolstov

5

Great! Perfect! Very high quality service with SAILICA. In Split, through a yacht agency, they took the yacht Oceanis 35.1 of 2018. Charter company ULTRA in ACI SPLIT Marina. The boat is new and at the same time well-groomed, clean. The sails are complete. We thank SAILICA for the friendly and high-quality service, we are already thinking about choosing a yacht for the next yachting.

Sergei Anisimov

5

Went in August 2020 in Fethiye bay. Picked up a yacht on sailica.com. Convenient service and attentive manager, promptly answered all questions by phone and skype. The yacht is in good condition, everything is clean and tidy, excellent marina. Checkin and checkout went quickly, the deposit was returned all at once. I recommend Sailica and will use their services myself.

Mikhail Vyaskov

5

I am grateful to Sailica and personally to the manager Kirill for help in organizing and accompanying a 2-week catamaran charter in Croatia. Making a charter through the company Sailica significantly reduced the price that was indicated on the website of the charter company. Our questions received a prompt response at any time. There was a complete feeling that they were not just providing us with a service for money, but they were trying to sympathetically and patiently explain everything and simply help.

Valery Koval

5

Friends, I would like to say a few kind words about the Sailica yacht company with which we chartered for the May holidays. I would like to note the excellent work of the company’s employees at all stages of the event, when preparing the charter, they received quickly comprehensive answers to all questions, information support and resolution of issues related to various organizational issues.

PROMOTION NEW YEAR OFFER from the cruise company – Tickets in Europe

PROMOTION “NEW YEAR OFFER” from the cruise company MSC –

SALE!

NEW YEAR OFFER from the cruise company MSC –

only from 04 to December 23, 2014

– low prices for cruises for the season WINTER / SPRING 2015

on cruise liners MSC

Booking conditions for promotion :

– weekends are excluded from the promotion;
– the cost is per person based on double occupancy, not including port tax;
– all cruises listed in the promotion are booked only one day on the date corresponding to each cruise;
– prepayment amount – 100%;
– when canceling a cabin, a penalty of 100% is withheld;
– if there is a subsequent need to change the name or surname of one of the passengers in the booking, a surcharge of 50 € will be charged, if it is necessary to change the name or surname of the second passenger, the entire order will be recalculated at the current standard rate;
– children under 18 years old in the same cabin with two adults travel free of charge;
– the cost for the 3rd\4th in the cabin is per person;
– when placing SNGL – 80% surcharge, the possibility of booking in SNGL – on request;
– a cruise (electronic) ticket is issued only after full payment and provision of full passport data of tourists;
– this promotion is valid only for individual bookings;
– options are valid only 24 hours;
– in the absence of timely payment, the options are canceled automatically;
– promotion period: from 04 to 23 December 2014

The cruise company reserves the right to stop the promotion ahead of schedule without notice

SPECIAL CRUISE / PROMOTION BOOKING DATES:

Booking 12/15/2014

MSC DIVINA 8 days landing in Miami

Cruise route: Miami, USA – Philipsburg, St. Maarten – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Grape Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Miami, USA

Cruise dates: 07 – 14 February 2015

Booking 12/15/2014

MSC DIVINA 5 days landing in Miami

Cruise route: Miami, USA – Nassau, Bahamas – Grape Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Miami, USA

Cruise dates: February 14 – 18, 2015

Booking 12/16/2014

Western Mediterranean, MSC SPLENDIDA , 8 days

Route: Genoa, Italy – Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy – Palermo, Fr. Sicily, Italy – La Goullette, Tunisia – Barcelona, ​​Spain – Marseille, France – Genoa, Italy

Cruise dates: January 25 – February 01, 2015

Booking 12/17/2014

“ Eastern fairy tale”, MSC ORCHESTRA , 8 days, landing in Dubai

Cruise itinerary: Dubai, UAE – Abu Dhabi, UAE – Kor al Fakkan / Fujairah, UAE – Muscat, Oman – Khasab, Oman – Dubai, UAE (2 days)

Cruise dates: January 17 – 24, 2015

Booking 12/18/2014

Great Mediterranean MSC FANTASIA 12 days

Route: Genoa, Italy – Katakolon, Greece – Heraklion, Fr. Crete, Greece – Rhodes, Greece – Izmir, Turkey – Athens / Piraeus, Greece – Valletta, Malta – Messina, about. Sicily, Italy – Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy – Genoa, Italy

Cruise dates: 18 – 29 January 2015

Booking on 12/19/2014

Western Mediterranean, MSC SPLENDIDA , 8 days

Route: Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy – Palermo, Fr. Sicily, Italy – La Goullette, Tunisia – Barcelona, ​​Spain – Marseille, France – Genoa, Italy – Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy

Cruise dates: January 26 – February 02, 2015

Booking 12/22/2014

Western Mediterranean, MSC SPLENDIDA , 8 days

Route: Genoa, Italy – Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy – Palermo, Fr. Sicily, Italy – La Goullette, Tunisia – Barcelona, ​​Spain – Marseille, France – Genoa, Italy

Cruise dates: 01 – 08 February 2015

Booking 12/23/2014

“Canar about SLE V. Plus Morocco”, MSC ARMONIA Planting in LAS PALOMEN
Cruise itinerary: LAS PALMAS, island. Gran Canaria, Spain – Casablanca, Morocco (2 days) – Agadir, Morocco – Arrecife de Lanzarote, about. Lanzarote, Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, about. Tenerife, Spain – LAS PALMAS, about. Gran Canaria, Spain