The most beautiful places in Gran Canaria
An island of beautiful beaches but also mountains
Gran Canaria is one of the Spanish Canary Islands in northwest Africa. It is known for its black lava and golden sand beaches. Its southern beaches include the bustling Playa del Inglés, as well as the quieter Puerto de Mogán and San Agustín. To the north is the capital Las Palmas, which is a busy stop for cruise ships and duty free shopping. The interior of the island is rural and mountainous.
Las Palmas
The capital of Gran Canaria
Las Palmas is the capital of the island of Gran Canaria, one of the Spanish Canary Islands in northwest… continue reading
Dunes in Maspalomas
Walk through the sand dunes
The sand dunes in the south of the island of Maspalomas are a great attraction not to miss when visiting Gran… continue reading
Roques Nublo
Rock landmark of Gran Canaria
The dominant feature that most visitors to the Canary Island Gran Canaria come to see is the Roque Nublo rock… continue reading
Mogán Beach
Beach at the cliffs
When traveling around Gran Canaria, head along the south bank to the end of the motorway to Purto de Mogán.… continue reading
San Nicolas Beach
The western tip of Gran Canaria
At the very western tip of Gran Canaria you will find the small village of Playa de San Nicolás, which also… continue reading
Playa Amadores
The most famous beach on the island of Gran Canaria
The beach at Amadores is considered to be the most beautiful beach in Gran Canaria. It is very large, lined… continue reading
Azuje Special Nature Reserve
Nature reserve with waterfalls
Reserva Natural Especial de Azuje is located in a valley between the villages of Firgas and Moya in the north… continue reading
Playa del Inglés
Popular beach resort in the south of Gran Canaria
Playa del Inglés is a beach resort in Maspalomas, on the south coast of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands,… continue reading
San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Mountain town in the center of Gran Canaria
San Bartolomé de Tirajana is the largest municipality in the area on the island of Gran Canaria and also in… continue reading
Pico de las Nieves
The second highest mountain in Gran Canaria
The second highest mountain, Pico de las Nieves, is hidden in the central mountainous area of Gran Canaria at… continue reading
Pico Bandama (575m)
The peak above the largest crater of Gran Canaria
Just south of the capital of Gran Canaria – Las Palmas you will find the peak of Pico Bandama (575m). It is… continue reading
Historic centre
Historic town west of Las Palmas
The historic city center consists of beautiful colorful houses with cafes and shops. continue reading
Tejeda
Historic town in the middle of the island of Gran Canaria
The historic town of Tejeda is located in a huge historic crater, below the highest peaks of the island of… continue reading
Destination of the voyage
Destination of catamaran trips
We find ourselves at Playa Perchel. The bay is very suitable for diving due to the number of fish used to… continue reading
Chira Press
Water dam in the mountains
Near the village of Cercados de Araña, deep in the middle of Gran Canaria in the mountains, lies the Presa de… continue reading
Tiritaña Beach
Beach east of Puerta Mogán
Playa de Tiritaña beach is sandy, nice and with a minimum of people. Unlike the large beaches in the resorts,… continue reading
Medio Almud Beach
Beach at the unfinished recreational complex
At the unfinished resort west of La Playa de Cura you will find two beaches of Playa Los Frailes and the… continue reading
