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By *lassy_coup1e OP   Couple  over a year ago

Liverpool

Just with the new club Eden opening this year. Are there plans for Maclennans to become a swinger meet bar?

Good to have a place couples can meet or have a drink before heading over the bridge x

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By *ent MadamWoman  over a year ago

Kent

Many Fabbers from last year were meeting up at

Maclennans bar .It was very busy in October and November whilst I was over there .Last year .It attracted a great crowd of like minded people . Thursday they have a special social . I’m sure it will work very well with the new club Eden which is going to be amazing . Having seen the start of the transformation of the club .I wish all the bars and clubs all the best and can’t wait to get back there

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By *lassy_coup1e OP   Couple  over a year ago

Liverpool

That's great news. We can't wait to get back over and support the bars and clubs again x

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By *unloversCouple  over a year ago

rotherham

Likewise

Xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

In a word no we will not be a swingers meeting bar. When we start to see more tourists we will be putting back on our Thursday socials. We have had some great Thursday nights 50+ people

We offer something different from the normal bars. I’m sure people will agree who have been to our bar that we offer something different and a cheap night out with fun and friendly owners.

We get on fantastically with the eden owners and can’t wait to work with them and using the bar for a per club drinks and maybe even a game of bingo lol

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"In a word no we will not be a swingers meeting bar. When we start to see more tourists we will be putting back on our Thursday socials. We have had some great Thursday nights 50+ people

We offer something different from the normal bars. I’m sure people will agree who have been to our bar that we offer something different and a cheap night out with fun and friendly owners.

We get on fantastically with the eden owners and can’t wait to work with them and using the bar for a per club drinks and maybe even a game of bingo lol "

We love going to Maclennans! Nothing like popping over there for a nice place to unwind with friendly faces, a brilliant vibe, darts pool, good cheap food, cheap drinks.... what more can you ask for?

We do invisage a lot of people meeting up at Maclennans first before heading over the bridge, but please remember Maclennans is a sports bar not a swingers bar and has non-swinging patrons.

One of our reasons for choosing the location of our new venture was because of Maclennans. There is an amazing vibe and if that same group of smiling faces ends up in our club, we would love to have that vibe too.

We are very excited about what post covid GC will have to offer

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By *lassy_coup1e OP   Couple  over a year ago

Liverpool

That all sounds great. We can't wait to get back over there and visit Maclennans and Edan. We've had 3 PDI hols cancelled in the last 9 months.

Stay strong xx

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"That all sounds great. We can't wait to get back over there and visit Maclennans and Edan. We've had 3 PDI hols cancelled in the last 9 months.

Stay strong xx"

We look forward to welcoming you and lots of new faces as well.

2021, it’s got to be better than 2020. Hopefully by Easter things will be much clearer for us all

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By *edonist 2Couple  over a year ago

Fylde Coast.


"In a word no we will not be a swingers meeting bar. When we start to see more tourists we will be putting back on our Thursday socials. We have had some great Thursday nights 50+ people

We offer something different from the normal bars. I’m sure people will agree who have been to our bar that we offer something different and a cheap night out with fun and friendly owners.

We get on fantastically with the eden owners and can’t wait to work with them and using the bar for a per club drinks and maybe even a game of bingo lol "

Cannot wait...love a game of bingo! x

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By *ecretpassion100Couple  over a year ago

Walsall

Were is eden then guys x

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By *ecretpassion100Couple  over a year ago

Walsall

Is it the old moonlight or eternity?

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Is it the old moonlight or eternity?"

Eternity in the Nilo Centre

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By *ecretpassion100Couple  over a year ago

Walsall

Have messeged you guys x

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx"

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is "

Have you tried Macllenans bar yet Samiss?

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is

Have you tried Macllenans bar yet Samiss?"

No they only started up early last year, we didn't go last year as I was and still am caring for close family, after my brothers wife died. We like the area, stayed in jardin del sol and used to go to the bars there. Hope to get this year..don't we all

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is

Have you tried Macllenans bar yet Samiss?

No they only started up early last year, we didn't go last year as I was and still am caring for close family, after my brothers wife died. We like the area, stayed in jardin del sol and used to go to the bars there. Hope to get this year..don't we all "

Fingers crossed ????

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is

Have you tried Macllenans bar yet Samiss?

No they only started up early last year, we didn't go last year as I was and still am caring for close family, after my brothers wife died. We like the area, stayed in jardin del sol and used to go to the bars there. Hope to get this year..don't we all

Fingers crossed ???? "

Yes, I remain positive for October, hopefully, if we are still well

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

Last time we where there was March 2020 that was just before lockdown started. Cannot believe its one year nearly

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Last time we where there was March 2020 that was just before lockdown started. Cannot believe its one year nearly "

It's crazy how quick this year has gone...

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham

Last time we were there, well one of us, was December 2020

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham

Amazing how quickly things move on if you haven’t been for a while. Everything you thought you knew is no longer true.

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

The world has changed. Places and people have changed.

It is not the world we knew, its a new world different rules..

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"The world has changed. Places and people have changed.

It is not the world we knew, its a new world different rules.."

Yes you are right there. We have friends in PDI, at the moment, they have been there since November. He phoned us last night and said it was a different experience...but that is obvious, but they are enjoying their holiday

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

We all have friends there. Friends who rely on customer and return visits. But who cannot open as the virus levels keep changing. Visitors to the Canary islands in general are at an all time low.

When you look at reports that the Spanish Government will insist on various rules and tests, cannot see a return much before July August, by that time , just like here , business will be no more, and places within our world will have changed forever

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We all have friends there. Friends who rely on customer and return visits. But who cannot open as the virus levels keep changing. Visitors to the Canary islands in general are at an all time low.

When you look at reports that the Spanish Government will insist on various rules and tests, cannot see a return much before July August, by that time , just like here , business will be no more, and places within our world will have changed forever "

Yep, quite right. They have fought very hard to contain the virus out there, obviously at a cost to business . They are far more strict there, pity it wasn't the same here.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford

Listening to Boris on tv, doesn't sound like he will be lifting any restrictions, anytime soon, so no travel for any of us, just yet..

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By *lue692u2Couple  over a year ago

palma mallorca

Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is "

Thank you we will ask our friend out there to point us in the right direction as always kept to Cita and Secrets. It will be good to try something different. We've been told a lot has changed out there so expecting a completely different experience when we eventually make our next trip.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !! "

Well it’s a shame other bars never followed our lead tonight. Thankfully we care about our customers and have kept everyone fully up to date on our Facebook.

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !!

Well it’s a shame other bars never followed our lead tonight. Thankfully we care about our customers and have kept everyone fully up to date on our Facebook. "

You weren’t at bingo were you

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !!

Well it’s a shame other bars never followed our lead tonight. Thankfully we care about our customers and have kept everyone fully up to date on our Facebook.

You weren’t at bingo were you "

LOL no we where not. Friday night bingo is a big hit with our locals as well. But we made the right call to close today. Thankfully all our locals agree and are happy we to change Friday night to Sunday night.

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !!

Well it’s a shame other bars never followed our lead tonight. Thankfully we care about our customers and have kept everyone fully up to date on our Facebook.

You weren’t at bingo were you

LOL no we where not. Friday night bingo is a big hit with our locals as well. But we made the right call to close today. Thankfully all our locals agree and are happy we to change Friday night to Sunday night.

"

I think you guys need a pat on the back. You've put the safety of your patrons ahead of money in the till. Good on you!

We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We can't wait to try both places, both sound amazing. We just need to find them xxx

Macllenans bar is where jardin del sol apartments are, there is a footbridge over the motorway,to the Nilo centre, which is where Eden is

Thank you we will ask our friend out there to point us in the right direction as always kept to Cita and Secrets. It will be good to try something different. We've been told a lot has changed out there so expecting a completely different experience when we eventually make our next trip.

"

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Thought we would try Maclennans bar tonight as it's Friday, every bar open except Maclennans, !!

Well it’s a shame other bars never followed our lead tonight. Thankfully we care about our customers and have kept everyone fully up to date on our Facebook.

You weren’t at bingo were you

LOL no we where not. Friday night bingo is a big hit with our locals as well. But we made the right call to close today. Thankfully all our locals agree and are happy we to change Friday night to Sunday night.

I think you guys need a pat on the back. You've put the safety of your patrons ahead of money in the till. Good on you!

We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays "

Cheers guys

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By *KLadWorshipMan  over a year ago

Dublin

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By *KLadWorshipMan  over a year ago

Dublin


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We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays "

Why would things kick off? What was happening?

Such a shame for all the bars/clubs missing out on all the customers this year. Fingers crossed it all gets better

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


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We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays

Why would things kick off? What was happening?

Such a shame for all the bars/clubs missing out on all the customers this year. Fingers crossed it all gets better "

There is tension between the locals and the Moroccans. We don't know what's at the root of it but there was an incident earlier this week that got violent. There was talk that there would be retribution on Friday.

Maclennans closed with their customers interests at heart.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


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We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays

Why would things kick off? What was happening?

Such a shame for all the bars/clubs missing out on all the customers this year. Fingers crossed it all gets better

There is tension between the locals and the Moroccans. We don't know what's at the root of it but there was an incident earlier this week that got violent. There was talk that there would be retribution on Friday.

Maclennans closed with their customers interests at heart."

Oh dear, that's all you need, where is the police presence, bars shouldn't have to close..Hope you're all ok.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"

We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays

Why would things kick off? What was happening?

Such a shame for all the bars/clubs missing out on all the customers this year. Fingers crossed it all gets better

There is tension between the locals and the Moroccans. We don't know what's at the root of it but there was an incident earlier this week that got violent. There was talk that there would be retribution on Friday.

Maclennans closed with their customers interests at heart.

Oh dear, that's all you need, where is the police presence, bars shouldn't have to close..Hope you're all ok."

Well we haven't heard about any incidents but its all a bit West Side Storyish. I think it's a matter of time before the locals get tired of the 'fake' migrants...

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

We also called it an early night in case things kicked off. Just not worth the risk. There will be other Fridays

Why would things kick off? What was happening?

Such a shame for all the bars/clubs missing out on all the customers this year. Fingers crossed it all gets better

There is tension between the locals and the Moroccans. We don't know what's at the root of it but there was an incident earlier this week that got violent. There was talk that there would be retribution on Friday.

Maclennans closed with their customers interests at heart.

Oh dear, that's all you need, where is the police presence, bars shouldn't have to close..Hope you're all ok.

Well we haven't heard about any incidents but its all a bit West Side Storyish. I think it's a matter of time before the locals get tired of the 'fake' migrants..."

Oh dear...

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By *ardbody500Couple  over a year ago

Gran Canaria, Spain

We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans "

Thanks for that

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By *heccoCouple  over a year ago

Normandy France

do you feel safer now?

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week "

Yeah you just said that on another thread

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

Yeah you just said that on another thread "

What can I say? I like to keep people informed. Cover all my bases. I have so many fans and people who are obsessed with me and the club and how things are going in Gran Canaria...

*This was sarcasm in case some of you didn't get it*

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

Yeah you just said that on another thread

What can I say? I like to keep people informed. Cover all my bases. I have so many fans and people who are obsessed with me and the club and how things are going in Gran Canaria...

*This was sarcasm in case some of you didn't get it* "

Mm strange answer alot on here think very differently

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

Yeah you just said that on another thread

What can I say? I like to keep people informed. Cover all my bases. I have so many fans and people who are obsessed with me and the club and how things are going in Gran Canaria...

*This was sarcasm in case some of you didn't get it*

Mm strange answer alot on here think very differently "

I'm sure 'alot' do but 'alot' can just scroll past and not bother commenting I guess.

The beauty of a forum.

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By *enandlisaCouple  over a year ago

Burnley'ish


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans "

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week "

Haha

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

Yeah you just said that on another thread

What can I say? I like to keep people informed. Cover all my bases. I have so many fans and people who are obsessed with me and the club and how things are going in Gran Canaria...

*This was sarcasm in case some of you didn't get it*

Mm strange answer alot on here think very differently

I'm sure 'alot' do but 'alot' can just scroll past and not bother commenting I guess.

The beauty of a forum."

Oh yes!

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By *lassy_coup1e OP   Couple  over a year ago

Liverpool


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans "

Oh now that is worrying.

The ladies need to feel safe when coming out of the bars and clubs in the early hours after a few wines.

Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Enjoy your weekend everyone!

23 degrees here today. Sunshine washing line

Beach planned tomorrow if it's not too windy like last week

Yeah you just said that on another thread

What can I say? I like to keep people informed. Cover all my bases. I have so many fans and people who are obsessed with me and the club and how things are going in Gran Canaria...

*This was sarcasm in case some of you didn't get it*

Mm strange answer alot on here think very differently

I'm sure 'alot' do but 'alot' can just scroll past and not bother commenting I guess.

The beauty of a forum.

Oh yes! "

Oh well was a better record

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Oh now that is worrying.

The ladies need to feel safe when coming out of the bars and clubs in the early hours after a few wines.

Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X"

Not 100% sure which hotels but they are mainly in Masapalomas, Puerto Rico and Mogan. But there is a holding facility being built or is built where they can be housed before they go back to their country of origin. This was all meant to happen at the end of 2020 but as with most things it takes time. Considering there are approximately 7,000 migrants here at the moment it will take a while to sort out. Miss Eden_GC Xx

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By *lue692u2Couple  over a year ago

palma mallorca

We have been here 3 weeks, had a fantastic time so far, walking everywhere day and night with no problem, yes ok a few blacky guys, but no harassment or problems, treat as you find and life is easy, xx

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We have been here 3 weeks, had a fantastic time so far, walking everywhere day and night with no problem, yes ok a few blacky guys, but no harassment or problems, treat as you find and life is easy, xx"

Agree I feel quite safe walking around by myself. Obviously being more vigilant than usual but hey, that's life.

Gran Canaria is still a great place to be and we have not one moment of regret about making the move here. Not one. Miss Eden_GC Xx

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Oh now that is worrying.

The ladies need to feel safe when coming out of the bars and clubs in the early hours after a few wines.

Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X

Not 100% sure which hotels but they are mainly in Masapalomas, Puerto Rico and Mogan. But there is a holding facility being built or is built where they can be housed before they go back to their country of origin. This was all meant to happen at the end of 2020 but as with most things it takes time. Considering there are approximately 7,000 migrants here at the moment it will take a while to sort out. Miss Eden_GC Xx"

There was a stabbing incident outside our friends apartment block. He said the migrants are unhappy about being moved to the holding camps resulting in some violent incidents. I'm not sure how accurate this is but we do worry for the locals safety if this is true.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Just read that they have moved 40 extra police to the south of the island to help with the migrant problem , I was there in September and did see lots of young African men together ,let’s hope they sort it out

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Oh now that is worrying.

The ladies need to feel safe when coming out of the bars and clubs in the early hours after a few wines.

Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X

Not 100% sure which hotels but they are mainly in Masapalomas, Puerto Rico and Mogan. But there is a holding facility being built or is built where they can be housed before they go back to their country of origin. This was all meant to happen at the end of 2020 but as with most things it takes time. Considering there are approximately 7,000 migrants here at the moment it will take a while to sort out. Miss Eden_GC Xx

There was a stabbing incident outside our friends apartment block. He said the migrants are unhappy about being moved to the holding camps resulting in some violent incidents. I'm not sure how accurate this is but we do worry for the locals safety if this is true."

Gosh...inevitable really. But lets hope its an isolated incident and things will go as smooth as possible.

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Oh now that is worrying.

The ladies need to feel safe when coming out of the bars and clubs in the early hours after a few wines.

Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X"

The Rey Carlos

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By *enandlisaCouple  over a year ago

Burnley'ish


"Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X"

The Waikiki, 500 metres from Jardin del Sol was home to 600 migrants when we were on the island in October. Vistaflor at the bottom of hill leading into Maspalomas housed another 300. A 'refugee' camp at Arguinegen held in excess of 2000 but this was to be closed down due to pressure from the Red Cross and other agencies. My understanding is that the majority of those in the 'camp' were to be moved to the Las Palmas area, the remaining being housed in further hotels in Playa del Ingles. There are also a sizeable number in Puerto Rico and Mogan.

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"Can we ask which hotels they're being held or which area of PDI? We usually stay at the Catarina.

X

The Waikiki, 500 metres from Jardin del Sol was home to 600 migrants when we were on the island in October. Vistaflor at the bottom of hill leading into Maspalomas housed another 300. A 'refugee' camp at Arguinegen held in excess of 2000 but this was to be closed down due to pressure from the Red Cross and other agencies. My understanding is that the majority of those in the 'camp' were to be moved to the Las Palmas area, the remaining being housed in further hotels in Playa del Ingles. There are also a sizeable number in Puerto Rico and Mogan."

When we were there at Xmas the Rey Carlos was full of them

They were all stood on their balconies every day we walked past

The local police were in attendance on a few occasions we were passing

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

All these people coming in unchecked and untested raises a massive cause for concern

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By *heccoCouple  over a year ago

Normandy France

My crystal ball told me of these things to come....

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By *enandlisaCouple  over a year ago

Burnley'ish


"All these people coming in unchecked and untested raises a massive cause for concern "

They are ALL tested on arrival.....and found to be positive are immediately quarantined.

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool


"All these people coming in unchecked and untested raises a massive cause for concern

They are ALL tested on arrival.....and found to be positive are immediately quarantined."

Bit like arriving by Ryanair

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought."

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

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By *enandlisaCouple  over a year ago

Burnley'ish


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads."

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x"

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away."

Thanks for explaining that

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By *enandlisaCouple  over a year ago

Burnley'ish


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that "

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

"

Maybe, it's good to be aware

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

"

Not what I said at all.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

Not what I said at all."

Twisted as usual...I'm not sure what else people want you to say..if anyone is worried about it, don't go. Unfortunately,these things happen in our country and in our area, we wouldn't go anywhere if we give into it. People just have to be aware of their surroundings.

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

Not what I said at all.

Twisted as usual...I'm not sure what else people want you to say..if anyone is worried about it, don't go. Unfortunately,these things happen in our country and in our area, we wouldn't go anywhere if we give into it. People just have to be aware of their surroundings."

I did go to great pains to mention these tensions were between SOME local and SOME Morocans. How this was percieved as tourists getting mugged... I'll never understand. Maybe some people choose to be obtuse.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"We do not take part in an opinion, but there are very many reports and videos on the net about many incidents. Unfortunately we are German, we don't know any English newspapers, but you can translate the text with Google

https://nachrichten.es/extreme-gewalt-durch-illegale-migranten-in-maspalomas-gran-canaria/

Many videos on the net are very brutal (15 cm long knife wounds) that they have a protection of minors, so we don't want to and can't post anything here.

There is a lot in the Spanish newspapers, but they don´t want much information in the foreign news so as not to frighten tourists...

Once again: We don´t judge anything, only say, if you are allowed to come again as tourists, choose your hotel well and be careful in some places.

Hope to see you all soon, we love you english people more than the most germans

Thanks for posting the above link, which upon watching is not a great advert for Gran Canaria and more so Playa del Ingles.

More interesting is reading that the Spanish government do not intend to relocate (anymore) migrants to the Spanish mainland. With the current situation of large numbers arriving on an almost daily basis coupled with the already problematic numbers on the island how long will it be before gang rule takes over. There are already reports of bag snatches and tourists being mugged which are possibly likely to increase as more and more numbers arrive.

Anyone thinking of going over to holiday in GC would be wise to watch how the current situation unfolds before committing to go. If a bar owner is ‘shutting up shop’ for the night now how safe is it going to be when more and more migrants arrive.

Food for thought.

I'm not sure how this got turned around. The takeaway from our original post is that the bar owner put the safety of his customers before his business very commendable

As was clearly mentioned, this was due to tensions between a small group of Moroccans and locals. It has nothing to do with tourists or the genuine immigrants fleeing war torn countries which is another issue and been thrashed to death on other threads.

Absolutely agree, the said bar owner needs commending for what he did. Kudos to him for that.

Subsequent posts though contained a link that highlighted that more serious problems relative to the migrants (there is a difference between migrants and immigrants) and tourism became apparent. Namely attacks in various forms against tourists had taken place. You, as residents quite obviously haven’t heard about this as no doubt you would have brought it to the attention of forum users.

Threads do sometimes steer away on a tangent, it’s only natural but in this case I would have thought the fact that tourists, and your potential customers are made fully aware of what is currently going on in Playa del Ingles is not a bad thing.

Should you wish I can post the links to any information I post to bring you up to speed.

Take care my friend,

Ben x

I think what is not understood by many non locals is that there are two types of migrants. One is the genuine refugee from a war torn country, who is typically French speaking and flown on to French speaking parts of Europe. This has always been the case but Covid-19 has put a spanner in the works.

The other "migrant" is typically Moroccan, has plenty of money. Rocks up on a boat with no paperwork and under EU law is given, accommodation, living allowance etc. They have, cellphones, laptops, cars, designer clothing etc etc. They are eventually repatriated to Morocco at the taxpayers expense.

Whereas the former try to keep a low profile, the latter have a group of troublemakers who are causing problems. Their downfall is this is the age of social media and one of their acts has been caught on camera and went viral. These culprits have been identified and arrests have already been made.

Gran Canaria and PDI in particular are very aware that their lifeblood is tourism and any crimes against tourists are taken very seriously and persued relentlessly. As was mentioned earlier 40 extra officers were allocated to making sure this problem goes away.

Thanks for explaining that

Yes, thanks for explaining that.....its now perfectly clear that if you do get mugged or have your bag snatched the perpetrator is more than likely to be Moroccan, possibly be carrying a laptop and have a mobile phone in the pocket of his Gucci tracksuit, and will make a hasty retreat in a car.

Not what I said at all.

Twisted as usual...I'm not sure what else people want you to say..if anyone is worried about it, don't go. Unfortunately,these things happen in our country and in our area, we wouldn't go anywhere if we give into it. People just have to be aware of their surroundings.

I did go to great pains to mention these tensions were between SOME local and SOME Morocans. How this was percieved as tourists getting mugged... I'll never understand. Maybe some people choose to be obtuse."

I understood what you were saying

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By *ay68Man  over a year ago

London

I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests....

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests...."

We are at Kiosk 6. No stab vests. No vest. No clothes. Most importantly.... no wind...

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests...."

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests....

We are at Kiosk 6. No stab vests. No vest. No clothes. Most importantly.... no wind... "

Haha sounds lovely...enjoy

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests....

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going "

South Africa is beautiful this time of year

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"I remember a few years ago there were stories in the American media about parts of London being no-go areas due to out-of-control knife crime and the police being unable to handle the epidemic of crime and violence.

Complete bollocks of course as all of us who live in London were aware!

There are, unfortunately, several usual suspects on this website who continually hijack threads like this to put in Daily-Mail- style warnings that immigrants are turning GC into a cesspool of violence.

Compared to any British town on a Saturday night GC is paradise. And the police are astonishingly effective - as I have often witnessed when young Brits start kicking off, or stupidly start smoking in the street

We are going to Maspalomas in October and won't be packing our stab vests....

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

South Africa is beautiful this time of year "

Hmmmm....

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going "

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this"

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham

It must be terrible to need attention and affirmation so badly that you have to constantly post inane comments on every post on here.

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Currently enjoying a beautiful sunny day at kiosk 6. Surrounded by hundreds of migrants, mostly German. I can't tell you what they are thinking, but worrying about their safety is probably limited to runaway beach imbrellas.

It's really amusing being here and hearing about a dire situation that doesn't exist from people who aren't here.

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"It must be terrible to need attention and affirmation so badly that you have to constantly post inane comments on every post on here. "

Or press the green arrow to follow people onto threads and climb into them and every little thing they write. Miss Eden_GC

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"It must be terrible to need attention and affirmation so badly that you have to constantly post inane comments on every post on here. "

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

*Insert inane comment here*

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham


"Currently enjoying a beautiful sunny day at kiosk 6. Surrounded by hundreds of migrants, mostly German. I can't tell you what they are thinking, but worrying about their safety is probably limited to runaway beach imbrellas.

It's really amusing being here and hearing about a dire situation that doesn't exist from people who aren't here."

Exactly

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By *edonist 2Couple  over a year ago

Fylde Coast.


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC "

Too many people quick to judge

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"It must be terrible to need attention and affirmation so badly that you have to constantly post inane comments on every post on here. "

Emojis ok ?

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By *orksCouple25Couple  over a year ago

Leeds

Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ? "

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

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By *orksCouple25Couple  over a year ago

Leeds


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín .... "

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC "

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this"

Ok as you and many others have asked and I have to keep repeating it..in 2019 I was caring for my brother's wife with terminal cancer, he couldn't, as he is disabled..she went into a hospice in the August and she died with me holding her in the September, she was also my best friend. We would have gone last March/April but I have a 91 year old Dad who shielded most of last year..thank you all for your fixation on me but your attention is wasted on me...

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here "

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Currently enjoying a beautiful sunny day at kiosk 6. Surrounded by hundreds of migrants, mostly German. I can't tell you what they are thinking, but worrying about their safety is probably limited to runaway beach imbrellas.

It's really amusing being here and hearing about a dire situation that doesn't exist from people who aren't here."

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"It must be terrible to need attention and affirmation so badly that you have to constantly post inane comments on every post on here. "

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?"

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

"

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

Doubt you will be allowed naked dancing on the poker table..

There again , a sarong would not get you far in a game of strip poker

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences "

recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Doubt you will be allowed naked dancing on the poker table..

There again , a sarong would not get you far in a game of strip poker "

I'll check with the owners

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences "

Because maybe they haven't had any ?

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done "

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences "

Would the self appointed forum police who berate anyone who they think is off topic, please adhere to their own policy.

Perhaps you guys need to start a new "let's cyberbully Samiss" thread. Again. So admin can take it down. Again.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition. "

I hope the pool table stays

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences

Because maybe they haven't had any ? "

well for your information we were last there dec 2019 at Xmas April and October 2020 were cancelled due to COVID and we managed to get to Corfu in October 2020 you should remember that as you commented on the thread check back if you don’t believe me

About time you went again people will gdd Ed missing you

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences

Would the self appointed forum police who berate anyone who they think is off topic, please adhere to their own policy.

Perhaps you guys need to start a new "let's cyberbully Samiss" thread. Again. So admin can take it down. Again."

Well she started on me today check back

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences

Because maybe they haven't had any ? well for your information we were last there dec 2019 at Xmas April and October 2020 were cancelled due to COVID and we managed to get to Corfu in October 2020 you should remember that as you commented on the thread check back if you don’t believe me

About time you went again people will gdd Ed missing you "

Thank you, you're very lucky you could go. Of course I believe you

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

I hope the pool table stays"

Gotta say... I was over there the other night whilst Miss Eden was stuck in the UK.... thought I'd have a quiet lemonade in the corner. The locals were having none of it. I was invited to their table and treated like family. It sounds a bit corny to say, but it's impossible to feel like a stranger at Macs. There's a vibe there that's hard to beat, and this under Level 4. When tourism opens up again Macs bar is going to be the place to be. Just can't wait! Mr Eden

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"

yes, if people are concerned for their safety, go somewhere else. It wouldn't stop us going

But if you are NOT concerned about 'safety' then why have you not visited is so long. You have just massively contradicted yourself on every level. Just pointing out this

On other threads it's been said that the person you are referring to has been looking after a sick relative. Just pointing THIS out. Gosh these threads really get pedantic and back biting don't they...Wow...Miss Eden_GC

They do don’t they I’m scratching my head trying to wonder why it never used to happen on here

When will you say anything slightly relevant to Gran Canaria, why not share some of your recent experiences?

Ah I remember a certain person refusing to go naked in 2x2 on nude night (thursdays)

And had to wear a sarong that was a laugh

Now you are talking a long while ago

That was a good thread, I may resurrect that...no, I said recent experiences recent experiences stay with us why would anyone want to boast about your experiences

Would the self appointed forum police who berate anyone who they think is off topic, please adhere to their own policy.

Perhaps you guys need to start a new "let's cyberbully Samiss" thread. Again. So admin can take it down. Again.

Well she started on me today check back "

My apologies if I did

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

I hope the pool table stays

Gotta say... I was over there the other night whilst Miss Eden was stuck in the UK.... thought I'd have a quiet lemonade in the corner. The locals were having none of it. I was invited to their table and treated like family. It sounds a bit corny to say, but it's impossible to feel like a stranger at Macs. There's a vibe there that's hard to beat, and this under Level 4. When tourism opens up again Macs bar is going to be the place to be. Just can't wait! Mr Eden"

The locals are great out there, aren't they, but you're one too now

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By *edonist 2Couple  over a year ago

Fylde Coast.


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

I hope the pool table stays

Gotta say... I was over there the other night whilst Miss Eden was stuck in the UK.... thought I'd have a quiet lemonade in the corner. The locals were having none of it. I was invited to their table and treated like family. It sounds a bit corny to say, but it's impossible to feel like a stranger at Macs. There's a vibe there that's hard to beat, and this under Level 4. When tourism opens up again Macs bar is going to be the place to be. Just can't wait! Mr Eden"

Absolutely....We were there in early March last year and had such a good laugh with the locals playing pop quiz!

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm."

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

I hope the pool table stays

Gotta say... I was over there the other night whilst Miss Eden was stuck in the UK.... thought I'd have a quiet lemonade in the corner. The locals were having none of it. I was invited to their table and treated like family. It sounds a bit corny to say, but it's impossible to feel like a stranger at Macs. There's a vibe there that's hard to beat, and this under Level 4. When tourism opens up again Macs bar is going to be the place to be. Just can't wait! Mr Eden

The locals are great out there, aren't they, but you're one too now "

Yes we have been welcomed by both the expats and the Spanish locals, one of whom recently referred to us as "family", which got me all misty...

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done

Thanks for bringing us back on topic. Macs bar is outstanding but then I'm biased. I love the place!

Looking forward to seeing the new edition.

I hope the pool table stays

Gotta say... I was over there the other night whilst Miss Eden was stuck in the UK.... thought I'd have a quiet lemonade in the corner. The locals were having none of it. I was invited to their table and treated like family. It sounds a bit corny to say, but it's impossible to feel like a stranger at Macs. There's a vibe there that's hard to beat, and this under Level 4. When tourism opens up again Macs bar is going to be the place to be. Just can't wait! Mr Eden

The locals are great out there, aren't they, but you're one too now

Yes we have been welcomed by both the expats and the Spanish locals, one of whom recently referred to us as "family", which got me all misty... "

Aaw..That's sweet...

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By *lassy_coup1e OP   Couple  over a year ago

Liverpool


"Anyway, back on topic. I think Macs Bar is outstanding (but I would say that lol) today we went shopping for a poker table. Needs a bit of TLC. But it will look lovely when it’s done "

We love Macs bar too. Always a very up for it crowd. Usually go there for our first drink before moving onto Imagine xx

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route. "

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe "

I'm always ready to listen to another point of view what are your friends saying about the situation?

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe "

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Unfortunately the risk of posting links on this forum ties our hands behind our backs.

There is a Facebook page for locals on the that churns out rumour after rumour of immigrant generated violence. Then there are reporters who fact check these rumours and the real truth immerges.

Here is the end of an exerpt from the "Canary News" ....

"Mayor Conchi of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana, who organised today’s meeting, has called for calm and encouraged members of the public to report their concerns through official channels rather than sharing unsubstantiated posts on social media."

This is in response to reports that someone had died when in fact the "dead" person declined medical attention and left on foot.

I say this to highlight the difference between "Facebook facts" and reality.

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm"

Let's just hope it picks up for us all and especially the businesses, no one wants to see these places closing, after all, that's why we all go there

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm"

Well I have to admit I did think back to one of webcam experts the other day. This expert described PDI as a ghost town and there I was struggling to find parking. It appears ghosts drive cars.

And then there are the "experts" who pronounced our business trip to GC at the end of last year to be a holiday and were told we should get a blow up doll and a spray tan. Based on what evidence? Yet after spending many hours in lawyers offices and business meetings we did not have one single meet nor visit the beach once.

Do those experts think our club bought itself? We have had people wish we get covid and be hospitalised, people wish our flights get get cancelled and that we are left stranded and homeless. All because we wanted to live our dream.

All we can say is those experts don't know shit. We will make our dream come true and happy positive people will have a new place to party. For all those opposed... well...

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Let's just hope it picks up for us all and especially the businesses, no one wants to see these places closing, after all, that's why we all go there "

Couldn’t make this up

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm"

Our profile pic was taken today at kiosk 6. Of course we had to ask the hoards of African immigrants to stand aside and move their dinghies out the way

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Well I have to admit I did think back to one of webcam experts the other day. This expert described PDI as a ghost town and there I was struggling to find parking. It appears ghosts drive cars.

And then there are the "experts" who pronounced our business trip to GC at the end of last year to be a holiday and were told we should get a blow up doll and a spray tan. Based on what evidence? Yet after spending many hours in lawyers offices and business meetings we did not have one single meet nor visit the beach once.

Do those experts think our club bought itself? We have had people wish we get covid and be hospitalised, people wish our flights get get cancelled and that we are left stranded and homeless. All because we wanted to live our dream.

All we can say is those experts don't know shit. We will make our dream come true and happy positive people will have a new place to party. For all those opposed... well...

"

And us happy positive people can't wait!

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Our profile pic was taken today at kiosk 6. Of course we had to ask the hoards of African immigrants to stand aside and move their dinghies out the way "

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Let's just hope it picks up for us all and especially the businesses, no one wants to see these places closing, after all, that's why we all go there

Couldn’t make this up "

Afternoon, how are you?

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool


"How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... "

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000...

"

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000...

"

How many did you count?

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000...

How many did you count?"

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By *ady D and Mr ACouple  over a year ago

walsall

Why the grinning emoji, is it to stir things up. No need.

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By *ty31Man  over a year ago

NW London


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Well I have to admit I did think back to one of webcam experts the other day. This expert described PDI as a ghost town and there I was struggling to find parking. It appears ghosts drive cars.

And then there are the "experts" who pronounced our business trip to GC at the end of last year to be a holiday and were told we should get a blow up doll and a spray tan. Based on what evidence? Yet after spending many hours in lawyers offices and business meetings we did not have one single meet nor visit the beach once.

Do those experts think our club bought itself? We have had people wish we get covid and be hospitalised, people wish our flights get get cancelled and that we are left stranded and homeless. All because we wanted to live our dream.

All we can say is those experts don't know shit. We will make our dream come true and happy positive people will have a new place to party. For all those opposed... well...

"

Good luck with living your dream, hope it comes good.

Don't let the keyboard warriors grind you down!

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Why the grinning emoji, is it to stir things up. No need."

No, he makes laugh

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"The greatest painters in the world can paint the prettiest pictures, but when combined with live webcam pictures, and the full knowledge that some businesses have been closed for months, some unable to open due to restrictions, then the picture you describe its seen through rose tinted glasses..lucky some maybe to have friends there.. ps the beach at PDI looks....hmmmm

Well I have to admit I did think back to one of webcam experts the other day. This expert described PDI as a ghost town and there I was struggling to find parking. It appears ghosts drive cars.

And then there are the "experts" who pronounced our business trip to GC at the end of last year to be a holiday and were told we should get a blow up doll and a spray tan. Based on what evidence? Yet after spending many hours in lawyers offices and business meetings we did not have one single meet nor visit the beach once.

Do those experts think our club bought itself? We have had people wish we get covid and be hospitalised, people wish our flights get get cancelled and that we are left stranded and homeless. All because we wanted to live our dream.

All we can say is those experts don't know shit. We will make our dream come true and happy positive people will have a new place to party. For all those opposed... well...

Good luck with living your dream, hope it comes good.

Don't let the keyboard warriors grind you down!"

Thank you. We have faced a lot of adversity to say the least. Covid-19, Brexit, bent rudder on a ship (don't ask!).... if that doesn't stop us nothing will!

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield

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By *illiedecCouple  over a year ago

sheffield


"Why the grinning emoji, is it to stir things up. No need.

No, he makes laugh "

Comedy gold

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By *amissCouple  over a year ago

chelmsford


"Why the grinning emoji, is it to stir things up. No need.

No, he makes laugh

Comedy gold "

I know, he is!

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Why the grinning emoji, is it to stir things up. No need.

No, he makes laugh

Comedy gold "

All I did was ask a question.

The webcam experts tell me Maspalomas is a ghost town, but after being unable to find parking in Maspalomas last week we used a taxi this week.

So I am asking as an uniformed person who was there, the actual facts from someone who was not there. Still waiting for an answer...

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By *illynmintCouple  over a year ago

liverpool

Must have given the migrants a load of cars.. they come to the UK and get a house..go to GC get a car...

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Must have given the migrants a load of cars.. they come to the UK and get a house..go to GC get a car... "

Is that your final answer or would you like to phone a friend?

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?"

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

"

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth.

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham

Have met a number of the people posting to this thread and not found any of them boring, had great times with them all. Even if we had found any of them to be less than entertaining would never be so rude and insulting as to say so in the forums. I guess good manners go out the window when you can hide behind a keyboard.

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth."

Ha ha love it looking forward to visiting your club when we’re next there

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth.

Ha ha love it looking forward to visiting your club when we’re next there "

As stated earlier, this will be a place for happy positive people to party.

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By *otts24FunMan  over a year ago

Nottingham


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth.

Ha ha love it looking forward to visiting your club when we’re next there

As stated earlier, this will be a place for happy positive people to party."

Just out of interest will people require a ‘happy and positive’ passport in order to be admitted?

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By *athy1Couple  over a year ago

bournemouth


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth.

Ha ha love it looking forward to visiting your club when we’re next there

As stated earlier, this will be a place for happy positive people to party."

Very positive couple here and we live a party

Realy looking forward to meeting you guys

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By *den_GCCouple  over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Looking at a map of the region I can see that GC is the nearest island to the African coast and therefore is the landing point for migrant boats. Wouldn’t it make sense to just change my holiday destination to Tenerife as the sun shines there just the same or do they redistribute the migrants all round the Canaries to spread the load ?

Yes. Good logic. No immigrant dinghies landing in Tenerife No immigrant boats arriving in the UK either...

Lots of sunny alternatives... Soweto, Sinaloa, Medellín ....

Your profile suggests you live on GC so therefore I assume you have some useful local knowledge about the situation. Do you know whether the migrants who are arriving in ever increasing numbers and from that from this thread causing an increasing number of local problems being redistributed to all the other Canary Islands such as Tenerife ? If you don’t have a clue or don’t care that’s fine but no need for the sarcasm.

Our information is that not many of these boats launch from Africa, but are dropped off by larger vessels. So GCs proximity is mute. There are immigrants arriving in Tenerife as well so don't see the logic in your post.

Let me tell you about our day. We took a ride down to the Maspalomas Lighthouse and walked to Kiosk 6. Spent the afternoon there, then travelled back. How many people did we see? Can't tell you. 2000, maybe 3000.... who knows... maybe 5000... what we didn't see was one single person who looked like they had come off a boat.

So you will have to forgive us when we scoff at the followers of the right wing press who describe the island as being over run with illegal immigrants.

Gran Canaria still is one of the safest places you can hope to go on holiday. It is a shame that some people who have had their holidays cancelled this year have taken the sour grapes route.

Going to disagree with you on that

I don’t think people who have there hols cancelled have sour grapes we thinks your trying to paint a pretty picture and boast about what you have done today good luck to you if you think people like to read that sort of stuff

as we have many friends that Live on the island that are saying completely different to you

We know who we believe

Is it fair to assume that if they are your friends they share your positive outlook on life?

My goodness is that the best you can come up with I’m very disappointed with your comments you have know idea who our friends are you may well have to change your attitude. If you want to make a success of your club people won’t like reading all this crap

No it's not the best we could come up with, just more effort than we think you're worth.

Ha ha love it looking forward to visiting your club when we’re next there

As stated earlier, this will be a place for happy positive people to party.

Very positive couple here and we live a party

Realy looking forward to meeting you guys "

Well you know where to find us

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