{"id":1598,"date":"2025-02-13T13:22:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T13:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/?p=1598"},"modified":"2025-08-01T13:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:11:55","slug":"tip-da-local-canario-in-5-mosse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/tip-da-local-canario-in-5-mosse\/","title":{"rendered":"TIP FROM LOCAL: CANARY IN 5 MOVES"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6wdph8e-90d9e7aaba2181735e16d23d7131ed67\">\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-90d9e7aaba2181735e16d23d7131ed67{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1291.jpeg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-90d9e7aaba2181735e16d23d7131ed67 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m6wdph8e-90d9e7aaba2181735e16d23d7131ed67 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1598'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:80px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:80px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:80px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:50px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:50px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2k6s2w-83d3dc0f80f8beb832c6e670417e1b70 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><b style=\"color:white\">TIPS FROM LOCAL: CANARY IN 5 MOVES <\/b><\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1598'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6wcf747-9b2eecf6c447726fb234e7239bd3d529\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m6wcf747-9b2eecf6c447726fb234e7239bd3d529 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m6wcf747-9b2eecf6c447726fb234e7239bd3d529 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6wcf747-9b2eecf6c447726fb234e7239bd3d529'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"285\">Here are 5 sure-fire tricks to experience Gran Canaria like a true local!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"356\"><strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"354\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Greets and Converses... Even with Strangers! \ud83d\udc4b\ud83d\ude03<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"518\">You will find that people in Gran Canaria are very kind and always try to help you! So, when you enter a shop make sure you say at least one <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"451\">\u201c\u00a1Hola!\u201d<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"471\">\u201c\u00a1Buenas!\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"699\">In addition, the Canaries <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"563\">they love to chat<\/strong>! If a waiter tells you about his grandmother or a guagua (bus) driver tells you about his favourite team... <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"694\">IT'S NOT WEIRD! <\/strong>Respond with enthusiasm!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"800\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"798\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Forget Haste: Live Slow \ud83c\udf34<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"887\">If you are used to hectic cities, be prepared: <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"885\">time runs differently here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1095\">\ud83c\udfea Shops open when they want (and close as a surprise \ud83e\udd72) so you can't always rely on what you read online.\u00a0<br data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\" \/>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Service in the restaurant is <strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"998\">relaxed<\/strong> (read: <strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1017\">MOST<\/strong> relaxed \ud83d\ude06)<br data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\" \/>\ud83d\ude8c Buses (guaguas) have their own timetable concept but at most bus stops you will find a digital information board with real-time updated timetables.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1149\">So <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1143\">Breathe, relax and follow the flow!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1218\"><strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1216\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Forget Sangria: Here We Drink Ron Miel! \ud83e\udd43<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1285\">Even if they are in Spain<strong> PAELLA AND SANGRIA <\/strong>are considered a typical dish of the peninsula, not of the Canaries! That doesn't mean you can't order them but be careful where you go, you risk falling into tourist traps! Visit the \u201cWhere to Eat\u201d section to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1392\">The real Canarian drink is the <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1333\">Ron Miel<\/strong>: a sweet honey rum <strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1384\">perfect as a digestive<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1589\"><strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1587\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Eat Like a Canary (and Use Your Hands!) \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\ud83d\udd90\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1687\">If they bring you a plate of <strong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1645\">Papas Arrugadas con Mojo<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1682\">DO NOT USE A FORK AND KNIFE!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1850\">The locals eat them with their hands, dipping them in the <strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1786\">red or green mojo<\/strong>. And don't forget the scarpetta with bread!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1938\"><span data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1893\">Also, remember not to say m<\/span>to NO to an offered tapa... it is an offence to the spirit of the island, where sharing is popular!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2000\"><strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1998\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Dressed as a Canary (or at least try!) \ud83c\udf1e<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2032\">In the south, a tourist destination, anything goes. But if you visit the city, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2306\">\ud83d\udc55 EASY but stylish clothes.\u00a0<br data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\" \/>\ud83e\ude74 <strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2153\">No flip-flops for walking<\/strong> (unless you want to look like a tourist in distress)<br data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\" \/>\ud83e\udde5 <strong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2253\">Yes to a sweatshirt for the evening<\/strong> (even though it's Gran Canaria, the air can be refreshing)!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2438\">And always carry... <strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2408\">SUNGLASSES<\/strong>, even if it is cloudy!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2443\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2525\"><strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2523\">\ud83d\udd25 BONUS TIPS: If You Like Gran Canaria... Don't Say It's Like Tenerife! \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\ude02<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2634\">The Canarians love their island and, although <strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2606\">Tenerife and Gran Canaria are close<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2632\">do not confuse them! <\/strong>There has always been great competition between the two major islands. We happened to go to the stadium to watch the derby and.... perhaps the only time we saw Canarians lined up to proudly defend their island!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to experience Gran Canaria like a real local and not look like a tourist at first glance? \ud83e\udd14 Follow these 5 foolproof tricks and you'll blend in perfectly with the Canarians!<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":430,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1598"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1999,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1598\/revisions\/1999"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}