Gran Canaria is the second largest island in terms of population and it has 32 natural protected spaces. The island caters to all types of tourists, having great routes for hikes, as well as beautiful beaches. Most of the resorts are in the Maspalomas area so this would be a good area to lok for holiday packages to the Canary Islands.
April is somewhat of a transition month in Gran Canaria: the weather is starting to really warm up and the amount of rain the island sees drops by half compared to March.
Arucas is home to the famous cathedral in Gran Canaria, often called The Arucas Cathedral, although it is actually a church. But due to its architecture and impressive size, the Church of San Juan Bautista is usually referred to as the Arucas Cathedral.
Agaete is a municipality in the north-west of Gran Canaria and it has many beautiful landscapes, as well as breathtaking views.
Santa Lucía de Tirajana is a town and municipality in Gran Canaria, located in the southeast of the island. The town of Santa Lucia is located up in the mountains of Gran Canaria, at an altitude of 680 m.
Join us on a walk on Las Canteras promenade and Las Canteras beach, on a sunny and warm winter day.
The largest festival in the Canary Islands arrives in Maspalomas between 6 - 9 April, with four days of music and fun.
Playa de Amadores is one of the most popular beaches in Gran Canaria. Take a look at the surrounding area on this walking tour.
Full walking tour along Las Canteras beach going from the area of La Puntilla towards La Cicer, which is ideal for surfing.
Take a walk with us along one of the best city beaches in Spain: Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!
In 2023, Las Palas de Gran Canaria celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings with a big parade through the city and a beautiful ceremony in the port to receive their Majesties.
If you're planning to visit Anfi del Mar soon, here's a walking tour of the area around the beach to see what you can expect.
After two years with no proper New Year's Eve celebrations, Las Palmas went all out with the fireworks display to welcome 2023 with all the bells and whistles.
Here's a quick look at the first day of 2023 in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria.
Most visitors who come to Gran Canaria and stay in the south of the island haven't heard of Patalavaca, although this lovely beach is located close to one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches: Anfi del Mar.
Fans have gathered last night in Plaza de Espana in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria's capital city, to celebrate Argentina's epic World Cup win.
We will say it from the start: Gran Canaria is an excellent destination for the winter holidays if you love warm weather and sunny skies!
Gran Canaria will have 417,129 regular seats connecting it to the United Kingdom this winter season. This represents a milestone in the island's connectivity, with an increase of 31.8% compared to the same months of the 2019-2020 season, which is a good sign for the island's tourism recovery.
November is the month when temperatures start to drop and although it's as hot as it was during the summer season, the weather in Gran Canaria is still much great compared to what people living in continental Europe are getting.
With Halloween fast approaching, there are lots of events and parties announced in Gran Canaria for the spookiest night of the year.
Sunset Canarias festival will take place in various locations in Playa de Mogán, Gran Canaria, between October 17 and 28.