Travelling is great, but there is nothing worse than being in trouble without knowing who to call 😱
To avoid nasty surprises, here is a guide with all useful numbers and info for your trip to Gran Canaria. 📲✈️
📌 Emergency Numbers (Save them now!) 📞
You never know, but better be prepared! Here are the main numbers to keep at hand:
🚨 General emergency (ambulance, police, fire brigade): 112
👮 Local police: 092
🚑 Ambulance: 061
🔥 Fire brigade: 080
🩺 Main Hospital (Las Palmas - Hospital Insular): 928 444 000
💊 Pharmacy on duty (to find out which one is open 24/7): 928 298 531
💡 If you are looking for the nearest pharmacyLook at the bright green crosses on the road!
⚡ Beware of the power socket: The Famous Schuko! 🔌
If you come from Italy 🇮🇹, watch out for electrical sockets! In Gran Canaria, 'Schuko' (type F) sockets are used.
🔌 What does it mean?
✅ If your device has a plug bipolar (two plugs), no problem!
❌ If you have a plug with central earth socket (Italian type L)you will need an adapter!
💡 L-type adapters are virtually unobtainable in Gran Canaria, make sure you have it before you go! 😆
📡 Internet & SIM: How to Stay Connected! 📶📱
The connection is crucial, right? Good news: Gran Canaria has excellent coverage and Wi-Fi almost everywhere!
📡 Free Wi-Fi:
- In bars and restaurants (ask for password!)
- In shopping centres
- In some squares and public places
📱 Local SIMs: If you need unlimited internet, you can buy a prepaid SIM with great offers!
The most commonly used companies are:
✅ Movistar
✅ Orange
💡 If you have a European SIM, you can use roaming! (Check your plan before leaving).
🚌 Transport and Getting Around! 🚍🚖
In Gran Canaria you can forget Uber and Bolt! ❌ Only taxis and guagua (buses) are used here!
🚌 BUS ('Guagua')
- The local company is Global (blue colour)
- Ticket: 1,40€ – 10€ depending on the route
- How do you pay? Directly on the bus, cash or card, to the driver! 💶
- If you plan to use the bus often, buy the TARJETA TRANSGCa rechargeable card with discounts!
🚖 TAXI
- Taxis are white 🚖
- Useful number to call one: +34 928 18 44 91
🚗 Car Rental
- Perfect if you want to explore the island
- Book early, especially in high season!
💡 If you want a taxi quickly, go directly to a parada de taxi (dedicated taxi stations).
💶 Money and Payments: What to Know! 💳💸
In Gran Canaria, the currency is theEuro (€) and almost everywhere you can pay by card! 💳
💰 Withdrawals:
✅ ATMs everywhere, but watch out for commissions!
✅ Recommended ATMs: those of the official banks (Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank). Avoid the 'private' ones that charge absurd commissions!
💳 Payments by card:
✅ Accepted everywhere, even in small shops
❌ Some taxis only accept cash!
💡 If you need to withdraw, choose the option 'without conversion' to avoid extra commissions!
🚑 Health Care: How Does It Work? 🏥
If you need a doctor, here are the options:
🏥 Public Hospitals or contracted (free of charge with European health card 🇪🇺):
- Hospital Insular (Las Palmas)
- Hospital Doctor Negrín (Las Palmas)
- Hospital San Roque (Maspalomas)
🏥 Private clinics (for those who have insurance or pay directly):
- Hospital San Roque
- Clínica Roca
💊 Pharmacies: You will find them everywhere! For night emergencies, look for the on-call pharmacies (ask Google for the nearest open pharmacy!).
📌 Conclusion: Save This Guide and Drive Carefree!
🔥 Quick summary:
✅ Useful numbers: 112 emergency, 061 ambulance, 092 police
✅ Electric currentSchuko socket, bring an adapter!
✅ InternetFree Wi-Fi or local SIM cards (but EU roaming works!)
✅ Transport: Taxi, bus ('guagua'), NO Uber!
✅ Payments: Cards and cash cards accepted everywhere
✅ Healthcare: Free with EU card
Now that you have all the right information, you are ready to enjoy Gran Canaria without the unexpected! 🏝️😎
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