| Gran Canaria | | | | possible to travel to and from the other islands in the |
| Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands and a | | | | Canaries by ferry. |
| popular holiday destination. The Canaries are a small | | | | Accommodation and Where to Stay |
| group of Spanish Islands located in the Atlantic | | | | The main accommodation on offer is self-catering |
| Ocean, approximately 200km off the Northwest | | | | apartments, hotels and villas. There are a number of |
| coast of Africa. Gran Canaria is a volcanic island with | | | | popular resorts on the island that cater for very |
| very dramatic and unique scenery. The Canaries are a | | | | different needs. For nightlife lovers stay at Playa Del |
| popular winter holiday choice for Europeans due to | | | | Ingles and for a peaceful holiday stay at Puerto de |
| the year round warm temperatures and frequent | | | | Mógan. |
| sunny days. | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| A Short History of Gran Canaria | | | | Take a stroll through Las Palmas as there are many |
| After many conflicting battles between European | | | | historic buildings and streets as well as a Cathedral. |
| companies on who owns the Canary Islands, the | | | | The main sightseeing features on the island is natural |
| Spanish finally won and made claim to them. Apart | | | | beauty of the area. There are magnificent sand |
| from being a travelling stopover for famous | | | | dunes, volcanic mountains and stunning beaches. |
| adventurers such as Christopher Columbus, the | | | | Shopping on the Island |
| Canaries were not really used for much. However, in | | | | Gran Canaria is not really a shopping haven as it is |
| the fifties people began to discover the physical and | | | | mainly a relaxation holiday choice. Therefore, shops |
| mental benefits of the sun and from this point, | | | | on the island usually sell souvenirs, beach games and |
| tourism in the Canaries took off. | | | | general travel necessities. |
| Getting there | | | | Wine and Dine |
| There really aren't any other option of getting to the | | | | Every resort is plastered with bars and restaurants |
| Canaries by any way other than air. Gran Canarias | | | | as well as English pubs. Many of the restaurants are |
| airport (Aeropuerto de Gando) is located in the | | | | open planned and located on the seafront for extra |
| southwest of the island. Taxis and bus transfers then | | | | appeal. All kinds of international cuisine is offered so |
| transport tourists to their resort locations. It is also | | | | choosing should not be hard. |