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    Sweeping beaches, bustling resorts and villages ripe for exploring make holidays to Gran Canaria a failsafe choice year-round.

    A world favourite

    As far as holiday destinations go, Gran Canaria is part of the world’s vintage collection. The third-largest Canary Island first appeared on the Spain tourism radar as far back as the 19th century, and it’s gone from strength to strength ever since.

    The beach scene

    Gran Canaria’s enduring appeal begins with its beaches – and it’s not a case of one size fitting all. On one hand, you’ve got the larger-than-life coastal resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, where sunbathing is serious business and nightlife is of the neon variety. On the other hand, you’ve got the sleepier towns of Puerto Mogan, Bahia Feliz and Puerto Rico, where the beaches come with more space and the evening entertainment is a little lower-key.

    Meloneras and Playa Taurito

    Recently, Gran Canaria has started a collection of more bijoux beach resorts, too. In Meloneras and Playa Taurito, everything comes with a touch of gloss. Shops go down the boutique route and hotels lean towards luxury.

    Scenic interior

    Another reason Gran Canaria’s popularity has stood the test of time is its good-looking interior, where cliffs and gorges wax and wane. If you want to catch a glimpse of traditional island life, there are plenty of hamlets here, too. Just half-an-hour’s drive from Playa del Ingles, you’ll discover Fataga, where car-free cobbled streets are lined with whitewashed houses.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GRAN CANARIA

    How long does it take to fly to Gran Canaria?

    Flights from the UK to Gran Canaria take around four hours, depending on which airport you fly from.

    What is the time difference between the UK and Gran Canaria?

    There’s no time difference between the UK and Gran Canaria, so you won’t have to adjust your watch.

    What currency should I take to Gran Canaria?

    Just like mainland Spain, you’ll need to take euros to pay for things in Gran Canaria.

    When is a good time to visit Gran Canaria?

    You can expect year-round sunshine in Gran Canaria, with hot summers, and winters where the mercury stays above 20°C. August is the hottest month, with temperatures reaching heights of 29°C. The other toastiest months are July, September and October.

    What is the best area of Gran Canaria to stay?

    For beach resorts with around-the-clock buzz, check out Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Puerto Rico treads the tightrope between laidback and lively, and for peaceful getaways there are towns like Bahia Feliz and Puerto Mogan.

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    At a glance

    • Navigate the sand dunes at Maspalomas
    • Tick off the island’s waterparks and theme parks
    • Enjoy a shopping spree in Las Palmas

    Destinations in Gran Canaria

    Top Destinations

    • Arguineguin

      Holidays to Arguineguin are geared up for tourists, with a throng of beaches, a weekly market and a sought-after diving school.

    • Bahia Feliz

      Holidays to Bahia Feliz take you to a peaceful town in Gran Canaria. It's the opposite of wild Playa del Ingles, but near enough that you can enjoy the best of both places.

    • Maspalomas

      Holidays to Maspalomas are first and foremost about the sand, with a 6-kilometre beach backed by huge, rolling dunes. But this stylish resort also crams in seafront restaurants and great days out.

    • Playa del Ingles

      Canary Island holidays to Playa del Ingles are all about the beach – an enormous blanket of golden sand and rolling dunes. The nightlife in this supercharged town also brings the crowds from far and wide.

    • Puerto Rico

      Holidays to Puerto Rico serve up more hours of sunshine than anywhere else on Gran Canaria. And once the sun's gone down, this town gets dressed up for a lively nightlife.

    • San Agustin (Gran Canaria)

      With holidays to San Agustin, you get a quiet part of Gran Canaria but with vibrant Playa del Ingles just down the road.

    • Puerto Mogan

      Holidays to Puerto Mogan take you to one of Gran Canaria's prettiest towns. Here you'll find palm-lined avenues, top-quality restaurants and a harbour full of yachts.

    • Playa Del Cura

      Playa del Cura holidays are ideal for taking the pace down a notch, with pin-drop peaceful beaches and a clutch of Canarian restaurants.

    • Playa Taurito

      Holidays to Playa Taurito make beach connoisseurs instantly feel at home. This compact Canary Island resort set around a horseshoe bay serves up volcanic sands, top-drawer watersports and spectacular sunsets.

    • Las Palmas

      Beaches meet charming city sights on Canary Island holidays to Las Palmas. The buzzing capital brings historic buildings, trendy shops and gold-tinted sands to the table.

    • Balito Beach

      Canary Island holidays to Balito Beach bring peace and quiet in big portions.

    • Meloneras

      Holidays to Meloneras show you Gran Canaria's grown-up side. This chic resort comes with upmarket shops and restaurants, plus a bijou beach with top-notch R&R credentials.

    • Amadores

      Holidays to Amadores take you to Gran Canaria's southwest coast for restful days on the Blue Flag beach – and also place you next to Puerto Rico for livelier evenings.

    • El Salobre

      Holidays to El Salobre deliver a tucked-away countryside spot, where peace and quiet is the order of the day. Top-drawer golf courses cap things off.

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    Top things to See and Do in Gran Canaria

    • BEACHES
    • SHOPPING
    • NIGHTLIFE
    • FOOD & DRINK
    • 120 miles of coastline

      When it comes to beaches, Gran Canaria has over and above the basic rations. More than 120 miles of coastline surrounds the island, and they’re broken up into everything from stretches of sand that seem endless to the eye to blink-and-you’ll-miss-them coves.

    • The big beach

      In terms of size, nowhere comes close to Maspalomas Beach. This luge of golden sand is 6 kilometres long. Its impressive proportions continue with its height. The beach is topped with rolling sand dunes, some of which are 10 metres tall.

    • The secret beach

      Just a 20-minute walk from Playa de Puerto Rico you’ll find Lovers Beach, which is a mile-long cove of golden sand. Ball games and radio playing aren’t allowed here, so it’s pretty peaceful. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes close by, too.

    • Bargain Buys

      As far as street markets go, the Sunday market in Teror takes some beating. Stalls are weighed down by baton-shaped chorizo sausages, pinwheel cheeses are stacked in tiers, and jars of home-made honey go for a song. Puerto Mogan’s Friday market, near the marina, is also worth a visit. The stalls here sell everything from fresh produce to handicrafts.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      Gran Canaria is a duty-free island, so many shoppers stockpile perfume, alcohol and electrical goods when they come here. The Centro Civico in Puerto Rico has more than its fair share of perfumeries and camera stores, as does the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Ingles. Just remember your duty free allowances while you’re going wild in the aisles.

    • Designer Buys

      Close to the waterfront in Las Palmas, the Triana area of the city is boutique central. You’ll find shops full of Versace sunglasses and watches alongside stores selling bespoke jewellery and haute couture by up-and-coming designers. Meloneras pulls its weight as far as designer labels are concerned, too. Head to the beach promenade to find names like Roberto Cavalli and D&G.

    • Laid-back evenings

      If you’re looking for a low-key evening, head to the harbour in Puerto Morgan or the beach promenade in Meloneras. Both of these spots are dotted with cafes and restaurants, where the menus tip the scales towards fresh fish and Gran Canarian cuisine. If theatre is your cup of tea, try Garbos in Bahia Feliz, where you can enjoy a decade-themed 3-course meal while watching cabaret from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies.

    • Lively evenings

      Playa del Ingles is a bit of an insomniac. You can drink and dance your way to dawn here. Visitors converge at the Kasbah Centre where the clubs play everything from rock to hard house. Just outside the Kasbah, you’ll find a long line of music bars like Harley Rock, which serves Tex Mex and rock music in big portions. In Maspalomas, Plaza Maspalomas is a good bet for live music. In Puerto Rico, meanwhile, you’ll find enough bars for several nights’ worth of crawls in the Commercial Centre Puerto Rico and Calle Juan Diaz Rodriguez by the harbour.

    • Sancocho

      Sancocho is Gran Canarian soul food, ladled out to big broods at the end of busy days. It’s a chunky broth made from salty fish and vegetables, and it’s usually served with a side of Canarian potatoes rather than bread. This dish is quite time consuming to make, so you’re more likely to find it on specials boards than main menus.

    • Flor de Guia cheese

      Made in northern Gran Canaria, Flor de Guia is a thick, creamy, stick-to-your-teeth sort of cheese. It’s made from a mixture of sheep, cow and goat’s milk, which is curdled with the juice from cardoon flowers. Gran Canaria locals find any excuse to eat it, topping pizzas with it, shaving it over salads, or eating it on its own with a glass of red wine.

    • Bienmesable

      This one’s not for waist watchers. It’s a rich, gooey, cream dish that’s a bit like syllabub. Made from ground almonds, sugar syrup, cinnamon and eggs, it’s served after dinner with top button-popping consequences.

    • Honey rum

      The world has been put to rights many times over a glass of honey rum on the rocks. Every cocktail bar worth its salt in Gran Canaria will have a bottle of this whiskey-coloured liquid in its back bar. For something special, order a swizzle, which mixes the liquor with lime juice and sugar.

    • El Monte wine

      Grown in the vineyards around Las Palmas, El Monte wine tends to be red and fruity. It’s not heady or smoky, but light and easy to drink, so it’s a great wine to serve with dinner. If you want to learn more about the local liquid, you can visit Casa Del Vino in El Galeon for wine-tasting.

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    Our destinations in Gran Canaria

    • Amadores

    • Maspalomas

    • Meloneras

    • Playa del Ingles

    • Playa Taurito

    • Puerto Rico

    • San Agustin (Gran Canaria)

    • Bahia Feliz

    • Puerto Mogan

    • Las Palmas

    • El Salobre

    • Playa Del Cura

    • Balito Beach

    • Arguineguin

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