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Wi-Fi Internet Points Gran Canaria |
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 Gran Canaria - Wi-Fi Internet Points
Although Gran Canaria is the most visited Island it will difficult to find wi-fi/internet points where you can check your mail or surf the internet (even if the hotels offer this service).
In many areas internet access is very difficult and in various accommodations for the night such as casas rurales, country hotels or apartments, it will be impossible to use this service.
In many cases the costs may also be quite high, especially the connection between pc to the local modem. In general it will cost from € 2 to € 5 for an hour.
Here are some points wi-fi on the Island of Gran Canaria:
• Teleminutos - Paseo Canteras, 66 - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – 10am-10pm
• Free Motion - Sandy Beach Hotel, Avenida Alféreces - Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm
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Informations and useful numbers - Gran Canaria |
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 Gran Canaria - Informations and useful numbers
In Gran Canaria there are numerous kiosks and information points that will answer to any question and provide useful and detailed maps to move freely within the Island. Even if the long lines, at the information center, (especially during certain periods of the year) can be annoying, the information and service provided will be detailed and very satisfying.
Tourist office (head office): 928 21 96 00 - Calle Leon y Castillo, 17 – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
In case of emergency of any kind or to request of an ambulance you can contact the police station at the following number:
Police / Ambulance / Fire station: 112
Below the numbers of local police stations:
Local Police Station in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 928 44 64 00 - Parque Santa Catalina
Local Police Station in Maspalomas: 928 14 15 72 - Plaza de la Constitución, 2
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Gran Canaria - Medical and Sanitary Facilities |
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 Gran Canaria - Medical and Sanitary Facilities
In all the Canary Islands medical and health services are well-organized. For an emergency you can request an ambulance at the 112 (number valid throughout Europe) or local 061. The diagnosis will be quick and successful. For minor problems you can ask information of help to the pharmacists who will indicate the best thing to do.
On the Island of Gran Canaria various healthcare centers can be consulted by the many tourists as well as residents especially in the region of Playa del Inglés, where cases of burns of different kinds and drunkenness happen frequently.
The most efficient, the following:
• Inter Clinic - Located in Calle Sagasta, 62 - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 24h service and multilingual staff.
Phone 928 27 88 26
• Clinic 24h - Is located between the Avenida España and Avenida EEUU - Playa del Inglés. 24h service and multilingual staff.
Phone 928 76 12 92
Tips: Avoid drinking water directly from the faucet and choose bottled water as a precaution against Canaria fever. Always carry your health insurance card.
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To download the map of the island of Gran Canaria click here: Map of Gran Canaria
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