GRAN CANARIA
Day1 Monday 10th February 2025 It had been a long, cold, and grey, summer for much of 2024. Accordingly, we had decided to have a winter break - not something we usually do, but we might from now on. It was as well we did that, because the winter was beginning to show every sign of being cold and grey as well. Of course, for a winter break, you need a pretty secure prospect of warmth and sunshine. Our choice was the south of Gran Canaria and a place called Playa del Cura. This translates from Spanish to the Priest's beach. There must be a story there, but I cannot find it. In our walks around the area, we found nothing old! It is as if the whole settlement was built within the last 50 years. At most! This newness, did not mar our enjoyment and the smallness of the village, makes it a great deal more attractive than many of the surrounding, larger hotel agglomerations. Having had to get to Playa del Cura after passing through some of these places, we were beginning to question our c...