Gran Canaria is one of the most-visited Canary Islands and is packed with a mixture of attractions and things to do, so you’ll never have a dull moment when staying there.
The favourite beaches for locals and tourists alike are Playa del Inglés, Las Canteras beach and Playa de Maspalomas.
At Las Canteras beach you can swim in the still, clear waters of the ocean as if it were a swimming pool thanks to the island’s breakwater. Playa de Maspalomas is home to stunning sand dunes and an absolutely huge beach stretching as far as the eye can see.
Things To See & Do
- Visit the old district of the capital and wander among its colonial-style buildings with wooden balconies.
- Visit Canary Village and the house of Columbus.
- For romantic scenery we visit the picturesque port of Mogan.
- If you love botany try the Palmitos park.
- Hiking fans can make a trip into the almost 2000 metre high rocky empire of Pico de las Nieves with its palm trees, flourishing bushes and cactuses.