If you want to get away from the nightlife and sprawling resorts with mass appeal have a look at Aquamarina Resort where tasteful and luxurious apartments and bungalows nestle in small bays with secluded beaches just a short stroll from the golf course. Set on the south east coast the resort enjoys a quieter pace of life with subtle landscaping retaining the character and nature of the unspoilt Gran Canaria.

Aquamar and Montemarina apartments and bungalows are built to a high standard and decorated in a stylish manner that sits well in this peaceful location. An exclusive selection of shops and restaurants are part of this close knit community where peace and quiet are assured. Despite these much sought after qualities, prices have remained at a very tempting rate and Aquamarina are local experts who can provide lots of tips and advice on how to get the most out of your new home.

The Aquamarina website will tempt you with all the basic details you need but the quiet nature of the area can only be truly appreciated during lazy days and restful nights in the comfort of your new home.

When you are looking for properties for sale and for rent in Gran Canaria as an investment,  you need to ensure that your Real Estate Agent talks your language.  With over 29 years of experience in the property sector in Gran Canaria, Cárdenas Real Estate certainly know their market.

Now with their introduction pages in 16 languages, they are talking to investors and prospective clients throughout Europe and beyond.  It goes without saying that the team at Cardenas Real Estate go the extra mile when searching for a property for sale or rent throughout the many regions in Gran Canaria including the popular areas of as Maspalomas , Playa del Inglés, Monte León,  Playa del Inglés, San Agustín and many more. A great Estate Agent in a great location!

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Let’s just look at a few weeks and see what sort of things are going on in Gran Canaria. Last Friday legendary British funk band Jamiroquai did a live concert in Las Palmas as part of the Aguaviva festival of the seas that is being celebrated across the Canary Islands. Tonight American born hispanic singing sensation Perla Batalla performs at the Alfredo Kraus auditorium in Las Palmas. Perla may not be a familiar name to you but suffice to say she has worked closely with Leonard Cohen, making an LP of his songs, and the great song writer knows a thing or two about good singers.

The live action continues with another Latino star, Marc Anthony on Sunday June 22, again in the capital city. The Puerto Rican born mover and groover always wows the audiences where ever he goes, and will have everyone up and dancing. If that wasn’t enough, how about Elvis Costello, the Brit singer is putting in 2 nights, June 30 and July 1 at the Alfredo Kraus auditorium, he would probably need that long to cram in all his hits over the years.

In case you are wondering, Las Palmas, the island capital is up north, but the compact size of the island means it’s barely an hour from the main tourist resorts of the south. So much music, and that’s pretty typical of Gran Canaria, and we haven’t even touched the subject of fiestas and Carnaval. Gran Canaria has many attractions by day and by night, there is something for everyone, or you could simply have a quiet night in with a bottle of a fine local wine, you can always please yourself. 

This is where the best designer swimwear from all over the World goes on display, with some of the most attractive models taking to the catwalk. Top names like XTC, Eva Divine and Deli Codina will be strutting their stuff in a preview of what the beautiful people will be wearing on the beaches next year.

With such a great beach setting, it attracts top designers and this year there will be around 70 leading fashion journalists from all corners of the globe, hoping to pick up an exclusive. The spotlight of the fashion World will be firmly focused on Gran Canaria.

Those lucky enough to live in Gran Canaria will take it in their stride, they are used to seeing such colourful displays on their beaches, this is an island of flair and pride. The queue of Brits looking to relocate to this temperate island shows no sign of slowing. Cardenas Real Estate are experts in the Maspalomas area and can guide prospective buyers to the best properties around. The fashion show may not be here all year, but the beaches and the weather are, don’t you wish you were here?

In Greek mythology, “the abode of the blessed, paradise. Situated at the end of the world it is here that those chosen by the gods are sent to”.

Some of the first names given to Spain’s Canary Islands by the Greek and Roman scribes included such dramatic titles as: Hesperides Garden, Atlantis and the Elysian Fields.

Set adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, at the “end of the known world” – at the cross roads between America, Europe and Africa, the Canaries certainly do have a unique and very romantic location.

Background
These volcanic islands were originally inhabited by a mysterious race called the Guanches. They were described by early European conquerors as a “highly beautiful white race, tall, muscular, and with a great many blondes amongst their numbers”.

They mostly lived on the cliffs, in caves and in small circular houses. To this day, their origins remain a mystery. It’s not confirmed exactly where they came from, although it’s widely held they were basically Berbers from the Atlas Mountain regions. But how did they manage to get to the Canary Islands - obviously be sea – but on what?

They arrived full prepared with all their animals (goats, sheep, pigs and dogs) along with wheat and barley.

The Canary Islands are composed of El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Each island is vastly different from each other and within each island there’s a massive variety of landscape, climate, flora and fauna. Each has its own distinct charm and individual personality.

Spain’s “fortunate Isles” are home to spectacular geological parks, snow-capped mountain peaks, vast deserts and sand dunes, lush green rainforests and formidable cliffs. All this beneath endless blue skies and average yearly temperatures of between 18-24ºC.

Climate
Also known as the “Islands of Eternal Springtime” The Canaries are said to have perhaps the best climate in the world – never too hot or to cold – perfect.
This is one of the reasons why they are so popular with holidaymakers, property investors and Northern European immigrants.

The islands are located just over 4º north of the Tropic of Cancer. They’re positioned so close to West Africa that they are very much influenced by its wind and weather conditions and accordingly have a similar subtropical climate.

At the same time, the huge mountain peaks help create this fascinating climatic diversity that can be seen on the islands. The surrounding currents are responsible for maintaining ocean temperatures at their corresponding latitude.

With warm waters and balmy air temperatures all year long, it’s no wonder more and more northern Europeans are choosing to make the permanent move here.

Cultural Events
Some of the events not to be missed include: the popular Dance of the Dwarfs in La Palma, the rugs of Corpus Christi in La Orotava, the visually stunning carnival in Santa Cruz Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. There’s also a vibrant music festival held each year, throughout the archipelago.

Featured Location – Monte Leon (Gran Canaria)
Located in the south of the Gran Canaria, Monte Leon is probably one of the most stunningly beautiful and exclusive parts of the island. This is where you’ll find the most sumptuous Gran Canaria Villas for sale.

It consists of less than thirty magnificent villas designed to fit in perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape.

Monte Leon has a privileged position, located in the heart of the serene Canarian landscape yet still close enough to whatever you may need – shops, bars, restaurants etc.

Getting Here
Thanks to the influx of budget airlines, getting to Spain and the Canary Islands is now cheaper and easier than ever before.

Viajar Airlines have been offering flights for as little as €39 from the Spanish mainland. Spanair have been charging €49. Other low cost carriers include Ryanair and Binter.

With a great team at Cardenas Real Estate offering a complete package for the discerning investor in Gran Canaria, you can be assured your property purchase in any one of the great locations such as Monté Léon, will run smoothly from start to finish!

It’s the third largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, located 130 miles off the coast of West Africa. Its two closest neighbours are Fuerteventura and Tenerife. The capital of Gran Canaria is Las Palmas, a large cosmopolitan city, located in the Northeast of the island.

It’s like perpetual springtime all year round on this idyllic island. Air temperatures ranges from a balmy 18ºC in winter to a soothing 22ºC in the summer. It’s never too hot or too cold. You’ll see people (normal people) swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and sunbathing on the beaches, in the middle of winter!

This is one of the island’s biggest appeals – the beaches and climate. It’s also one of the reasons more and more people are choosing to make permanent moves down here.

Gran Canaria has long been a popular choice with UK and northern European investors. There’s now a very large English speaking expat community, another appeal for UK homebuyers, who’ll find many top-class apartments, villas and new developments on sale throughout the island.

A Miniature Continent
Within its small geographical size of just 50 kms (side to side) Gran Canaria has a fantastically diverse variety of landscape, flora and fauna. It’s home to an overwhelming array of natural beauty, and all within this very small size – justifiably a “miniature continent”.

Like the other Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is volcanic in origin.

Gran Canaria Beaches
Gran Canaria has some of the best beaches in the Canary Islands. It has over 235 kilometres of coastline with some of the most popular white sandy beaches in Europe. An absolute must see is hugely impressive sand dune region of Maspalomas and the untouched Güigüi beach.

There’s also a huge variety of beach here: long sandy stretches packed with tourists; secluded coves; family beaches; party beaches; gay beaches; nudist beaches; and some completely deserted beaches – the perfect getaway.

The two most well known are of course, Maspalomas and Playa des Ingles. Maspalomas (with it’s spectacular dunes) is regarded by many to be the most beautiful on the island. It’s a huge stretch of fine white sand with crystal clear turquoise waters, surrounded these glorious sand dunes.

Playa del Ingles is definitely one of the most well known (and popular) beaches in the archipelago. It’s probably one of the most well known in Europe, in fact. Located in the south, between Maspalomas and San Agustín, it’s 3 kms long and remains packed all throughout the year.

The south of Gran Canaria is normally a lot sunnier than the north and attracts significantly more tourists. During the summer months of July and August it can get incredibly packed – sometimes too packed.

If this doesn’t sound to appealing, try the west coast or some of the inland areas. During the busy summer months, these areas remains almost completely free of tourists and provide some of the most spectacular landscapes and scenery on the island.

Things to do and see
Apart from the beaches, there’s plenty of things to do and see here.

There’s a wide variety of both land and water sports available. You can also go camel trekking, visit Gran Canaria’s traditional Canarian towns and villages, check out the stunningly beautiful natural parks, go to the water parks or even go gambling.

One of the Island’s highlights has to be the charming little village of Puerto de Mogan, (also known as “Little Venice”).

Visually, Gran Canaria is stunning – with its massive white sandy beaches, endless blue skies, lush green mountains and surreal golden sand dunes. It’s also got some of the best hotels, nightclubs, bars and cafés in Europe.

Buying property on Gran Canaria
Despite the recent property scare on the mainland, the Canary Islands are still an attractive option with excellent (year round) rental potential, some very affordable properties and significant returns through capital appreciation.

Gran Canaria attracts more and more investors and homebuyers every year. Buying a property here is very easy, as all the real estate agents (like Cardenas Real Estate, Monte Leon and Canary homes, for example) speak English. There’s also a huge British expat community on the island, which means you’ll feel right at home as soon as you arrive.

Background (Gran Canaria)
Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands, is located just 130 miles off the west coast of Africa. It’s a paradise island with huge central mountains, lush green valleys, massive sand dunes, endless sandy beaches, a balmy year round climate and some of the best bars and clubs in Spain.

It has such vast diversity of landscape, flora and fauna in its relatively small space, that it’s known as a “Miniature Continent”.

The two closest islands to it are Fuerteventura and Tenerife. Las Palmas, the largest city of the Canary Islands, lies on Gran Canaria. It’s a large multinational city, located in the Northeast of the island.

There’s a large English speaking population on the island, with many permanent UK residents. Gran Canaria has always been a popular choice with northern European investors and homebuyers; and with all it has to offer, one can understand why.

There are many top-class apartments, villas and new developments on sale throughout Gran Canaria, but not many equal Monte Leon…

Monte Leon
Located 400 metres above sea level, with some truly spectacular views, Monte Leon has a very privileged position – away from the hustle and bustle of the other resorts but close to everything you need and.

Surrounded by Gran Canaria’s exquisite natural resources, it’s stunningly beautiful; a visual delight as a well as a haven of peace and tranquillity.

At this height, the only sounds you’ll here is the whistling wind and the sounds of songbirds singing. Palmitos Park, located close by, is home to some fascinating species of tropical birds that you’ll often see hovering above in the perpetual blue skies.

The journey up to Monte Leon is an experience in itself. You’ll pass through a harsh volcanic landscape sprinkled with fresh palm trees and Canarian pine, another example of Gran Canaria’s contrasting geography.

Monte Leon has attracted many of the world’s rich and famous. They come here not just to get away from the crowds but for the fresh mountain air, perfect climate and breathtaking views that Monte Leon has now become famous for.

Some of the regulars include Justus Frantz – the famous musician, Leonard Bernstein and former German Chancellor – Helmut Schmidt.

Although it might seem isolated, Monte Leon is just a few minuets drive away from shops, bars, restaurants, beaches, golf courses etc.

This private paradise offers peace and quite, one of the best locations in Gran Canaria, and some stunning top quality properties.

Cardenas Real Estate
Cardenas Real Estate was set up back in 1980 by Antonio García de Cárdenas and his wife Rolande Chagrin Chevènement. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the most respected property companies in Gran canaria.

Both Antonio and Chagrin have been living in Monte Leon for many years now and know the area and local property market extremely well.

It’s a family run business, with a strict emphasis on finding the right property for the client – one that suits (as much as is possible) his or her financial and personal needs. Hard sales tactics are never used, and this is why they’ve successfully become one of the most trusted agents in Gran Canaria.

Properties for sale in Monte Leon
Here’s just a few examples of what Cardenas Real Estate have to offer…

3 Bed Villa For Sale in Monte Léon
New Villa
3 Bedrooms
1.092,13 m²Plot
667.800 €

5 Bed Luxurious Villa For Sale in Monte Léon
With several apartments
5 Beds
12.390 m² Plot
3.000.000 €