{"id":1614,"date":"2025-02-13T17:25:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2025-04-10T11:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:23:31","slug":"numeri-e-info-utili-per-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/numeri-e-info-utili-per-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"USEFUL NUMBERS AND INFO OF GRAN CANARIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6wdph8e-6cf0cc2bff63cf50d22f55c3a42ed4ea\">\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-6cf0cc2bff63cf50d22f55c3a42ed4ea{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1000040213.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-6cf0cc2bff63cf50d22f55c3a42ed4ea 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data-message-id=\"d29c12dc-e6bd-4b2d-96e8-57175e8798ad\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"230\">Travelling is great, but there is nothing worse than being in trouble without knowing <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"225\">who to call<\/strong> \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"360\">To avoid nasty surprises, here is a guide with <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"314\">all useful numbers and info<\/strong> for your trip to <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\">Gran Canaria<\/strong>. \ud83d\udcf2\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"365\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"419\"><strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"417\">\ud83d\udccc Emergency Numbers (Save them now!) \ud83d\udcde<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"519\">You never know, but better be prepared! Here are the main numbers to keep at hand:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"847\">\ud83d\udea8 General emergency (ambulance, police, fire brigade): <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"586\">112<\/strong><br data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\" \/>\ud83d\udc6e Local police: <strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"619\">092<\/strong><br data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\" \/>\ud83d\ude91 Ambulance: <strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"655\">061<\/strong><br data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\" \/>\ud83d\udd25 Fire brigade: <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"690\">080<\/strong><br data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"693\" \/>\ud83e\ude7a Main Hospital (Las Palmas - Hospital Insular)<strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"752\">:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"768\">928 444 000<\/strong><br data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\" \/>\ud83d\udc8a Pharmacy on duty (to find out which one is open 24\/7)<strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"829\">:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"845\">928 298 531<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"958\">\ud83d\udca1 If you are looking for the <strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"903\">nearest pharmacy<\/strong>Look at the bright green crosses on the road!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1031\"><strong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1029\">\u26a1 Beware of the power socket: The Famous Schuko! \ud83d\udd0c<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1151\">If you come from Italy \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9, watch out for electrical sockets! <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1149\">In Gran Canaria, 'Schuko' (type F) sockets are used.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1377\">\ud83d\udd0c <strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1175\">What does it mean?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\" \/>\u2705 If your device has a plug <strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1227\">bipolar<\/strong> (two plugs), no problem!<br data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\" \/>\u274c If you have a plug <strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1338\">with central earth socket (Italian type L)<\/strong>you will need an adapter!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1560\">\ud83d\udca1 L-type adapters are virtually unobtainable in Gran Canaria, make sure you have it before you go! \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1623\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1621\">\ud83d\udce1 Internet &amp; SIM: How to Stay Connected! \ud83d\udcf6\ud83d\udcf1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1740\">The connection is crucial, right? <strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1738\">Good news: Gran Canaria has excellent coverage and Wi-Fi almost everywhere!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1764\">\ud83d\udce1 <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1762\">Free Wi-Fi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1889\">\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1815\">In bars and restaurants (ask for password!)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1846\">In shopping centres<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1889\">In some squares and public places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2002\">\ud83d\udcf1 <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1909\">Local SIMs:<\/strong> If you need unlimited internet, you can buy a prepaid SIM with great offers!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2104\">The most commonly used companies are:<br data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2049\">Movistar<\/strong><br data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2088\">Orange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2241\">\ud83d\udca1 If you have a European SIM, <strong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2197\">you can use roaming!<\/strong> (Check your plan before leaving).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2246\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2291\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2289\">\ud83d\ude8c Transport and Getting Around! \ud83d\ude8d\ud83d\ude96<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2384\">In Gran Canaria you can <strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2338\">forget Uber and Bolt<\/strong>! \u274c <strong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2382\">Only taxis and guagua (buses) are used here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2409\">\ud83d\ude8c <strong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2407\">BUS ('Guagua')<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<li data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2459\">The local company is <strong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2444\">Global<\/strong> (blue colour)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2510\">Ticket: <strong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2508\">1,40\u20ac &#8211; 10\u20ac <\/strong>depending on the route<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2510\"><strong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1956\">How do you pay?<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2010\">Directly on the bus, cash or card, to the driver!<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udcb6<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2628\">If you plan to use the bus often, buy the <strong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2590\">TARJETA TRANSGC<\/strong>a rechargeable card with discounts!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2643\">\ud83d\ude96 <strong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2641\">TAXI<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2822\">\n<li data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2688\">Taxis are white \ud83d\ude96<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2822\">Useful number to call one: <strong>+34 928 18 44 91<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2846\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2844\">Car Rental<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2956\">\n<li data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2885\">Perfect if you want to explore the island<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2885\">Book early, especially in high season!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3076\">\ud83d\udca1 If you want a taxi quickly, go directly to a <strong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3045\">parada de taxi<\/strong> (dedicated taxi stations).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3081\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3131\"><strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3129\">\ud83d\udcb6 Money and Payments: What to Know! \ud83d\udcb3\ud83d\udcb8<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3222\">In Gran Canaria, the currency is the<strong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3174\">Euro (\u20ac)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3217\">almost everywhere you can pay by card!<\/strong> \ud83d\udcb3<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3448\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3240\">Withdrawals:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3243\" \/>\u2705 ATMs everywhere, but <strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3293\">watch out for commissions<\/strong>!<br data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3297\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3324\">Recommended ATMs:<\/strong> those of the <strong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3358\">official banks<\/strong> (Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank). Avoid the 'private' ones that charge absurd commissions!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3568\">\ud83d\udcb3 <strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3477\">Payments by card:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3480\" \/>\u2705 Accepted everywhere, even in small shops<br data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3528\" \/>\u274c Some taxis only accept cash!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3680\">\ud83d\udca1 If you need to withdraw, choose the option <strong data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3647\">'without conversion'<\/strong> to avoid extra commissions!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3685\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3738\"><strong data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3736\">\ud83d\ude91 Health Care: How Does It Work? \ud83c\udfe5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3787\">If you need a doctor, here are the options:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3862\">\ud83c\udfe5 <strong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3813\">Public Hospitals<\/strong>\u00a0 <strong>or contracted<\/strong> (free of charge with European health card \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3944\">\n<li data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3900\">Hospital Insular (Las Palmas)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3944\">Hospital Doctor Negr\u00edn (Las Palmas)<\/li>\n<li>Hospital San Roque (Maspalomas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4019\">\ud83c\udfe5 <strong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3969\">Private clinics<\/strong> (for those who have insurance or pay directly):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4067\">\n<li data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4046\">Hospital San Roque<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4067\">Cl\u00ednica Roca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4194\">\ud83d\udc8a <strong data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4085\">Pharmacies:<\/strong> You will find them everywhere! For night emergencies, look for the <strong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4160\">on-call pharmacies<\/strong> (ask Google for the nearest open pharmacy!).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4317\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4386\"><strong data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4384\">\ud83d\udccc Conclusion: Save This Guide and Drive Carefree!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4785\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4412\">Quick summary:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4415\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4433\">Useful numbers<\/strong>: 112 emergency, 061 ambulance, 092 police<br data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4479\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4503\">Electric current<\/strong>Schuko socket, bring an adapter!<br data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4542\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4556\">Internet<\/strong>Free Wi-Fi or local SIM cards (but EU roaming works!)<br data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4615\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4630\">Transport<\/strong>: Taxi, bus ('guagua'), NO Uber!<br data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4665\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4680\">Payments<\/strong>: Cards and cash cards accepted everywhere<br data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4728\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4740\">Healthcare<\/strong>: Free with EU card<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4892\">Now that you have all the right information, <strong data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4884\">you are ready to enjoy Gran Canaria without the unexpected!<\/strong> \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4951\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4947\">Do you have doubts or other questions? 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