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Festival of Almond Blossom
Come spring, when the almond trees bloom, Canarians put on traditional costumes and celebrate. If you’re not up for... Read More
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Maspalomas Carnival, Playa del Ingles
Maspalomas Carnival, Playa del Ingles
At this annual, high-energy carnival, the rainbow crowd really gets to wave its flag. The drag queen competition is... Read More
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Enjoy the peace on Amadores beach
Enjoy the peace on Amadores beach
Tranquility is pretty much guaranteed at the beach here, thanks to a ban on loud... Read More
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Go on a big night out in Playa del Ingles
Go on a big night out in Playa del Ingles
Pacha and Cream lead the pack here – they’re both in the Kasbah Centre on Avenid... Read More
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Shop for trinkets at the Tuesday market
Shop for trinkets at the Tuesday market
Arguineguin market is one of the big three in southern Gran Canaria – along with... Read More
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Paddle in La Lajilla natural pool
Paddle in La Lajilla natural pool
Whichever direction you’re walking in, you’re never far from a beach in Arguineg... Read More
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Go scuba diving in Amadores
Go scuba diving in Amadores
Amadores Beach is nothing like its quieter neighbours. It’s got Blue Flag status... Read More
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Snorkel off Las Canteras beach
Snorkel off Las Canteras beach
With three kilometres’ worth of amber-coloured sand, Las Canteras beach makes an... Read More
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Sample a different type of cuisine every night
Sample a different type of cuisine every night
The food scene here is all about variety. You’ve got everything from al fresco d... Read More
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Go on a serious shopping spree
Go on a serious shopping spree
Las Palmas has its fair share of shopping centres, so you can pick up most thing... Read More
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Stroll through Maspalomas’ dunes
Stroll through Maspalomas’ dunes
Hop in a cab, and you can reach Maspalomas in less than 15 minutes from Patalava... Read More
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Eat your way along Patalavaca’s seafront
Eat your way along Patalavaca’s seafront
Patalavaca wears an international hat when it comes to eating out. Wander along ... Read More
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Go shopping in Meloneras
Go shopping in Meloneras
Big spenders can flash their cash in the collection of shopping centres, which a... Read More
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Eat out in Meloneras
Eat out in Meloneras
Meloneras’ beachfront promenade has a cluster of al fresco eating places serving... Read More
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Do some serious shopping
Do some serious shopping
Playa del Ingles likes to shop – and it’s got 12 shopping centres to prove it. Y... Read More
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Eiffel Bar, Centre Yumbo
Eiffel Bar, Centre Yumbo
As the name suggests, this bar has got a Parisian theme going on. French owners ... Read More
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Go on a dolphin-spotting trip
Go on a dolphin-spotting trip
Around these parts, it’s a good place to spot whales and dolphins. Boat trips se... Read More
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Go dolphin watching
Go dolphin watching
Boat trips leave daily from Playa del Ingles’ harbour and cost around 30 euros. ... Read More
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Eat fish on the seafront
Eat fish on the seafront
You’ll be eating with the locals at the al fresco eating places on the seafront ... Read More
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Destinations in Gran Canaria
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Arguineguin
Holidays to Arguineguin are geared up for tourists, with a throng of beaches, a weekly market and a sought-after diving school.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Balito Beach
Canary Island holidays to Balito Beach bring peace and quiet in big portions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
