Gran Canaria Holidays

Last minute holidays to Gran Canaria

If you’re planning to head off in the next few weeks, our last minute holidays to Gran Canaria could be just what you’re looking for.

Our late hotel deals to Gran Canaria introduce you to the biggest personality in the Canary Islands. It's got sand dunes — courtesy of the Sahara Desert — and bargain shopping, thanks to its VAT-free status. Add in energetic nights, plus a fiesta or two, and you're in business. Here are a few things you won't want to miss when you're there…

Why you should visit Gran Canaria

Whale watching

Head out into the Atlantic in early summertime, and you might spot the humpback whales that come here during mating season. Dolphin watching trips and night fishing voyages also launch from beach resorts like Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles.

Maspalomas Beach

The scenery in Maspalomas is like something from Lawrence of Arabia, so hopping on a camel for a ride through the dunes is a pretty tempting prospect. Maspalomas has also nabbed the island’s biggest waterpark.

Barranco de Guayadeque

Inside a huge volcanic canyon a thousand metres above sea level is Barranco de Guayadeque — an ancient village cut out of the rocks. In fact, the native Guanche tribe still live here — as well as an atmospheric Spanish tapas bar.



Snag a last minute holiday to Gran Canaria and you’ll often get late deals for your flights and hotels. Plus, year-round sunshine and sweeping beaches come as standard.