The island of Gran Canaria is situated in the centre of the Canary Islands Archipelago between Tenerife and Fuerteventura. year-round, spring-like conditions with average monthly temperatures ranging from 18°C in January to 25°C in August make Gran Canaria an ideal destination for both Winter Breaks and Summer Holidays.
Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands (after Tenerife and Fuerteventura), but despite it’s small size, the island is often described as being like a Continent in Miniature. The dry South contrasts with the green pine forests of the mountainous interior and it is not unusual for there to be snow on the peaks while holidaymakers are sunbathing on the beaches below.
The beaches at Maspalomas are amongst the best in the islands and the resort of Playa del Ingles offers some very lively nightlife – including the famous Gay-scene at the Yumbo Centre. If you don’t want to spend your nights in disco bars and your days on the beach, Gran Canaria also offers great hillwalking as well as excellent golfing with 6 Golf Courses and a long tradition of the sport on the island.
The island’s capital, Las Palmas, dates back to the 15th century and, with a population of nearly 400,000, is the biggest city in the islands. The colonial architecture, shopping, bars and restaurants make this city well worth a visit. Also in Las Palmas is the 3km long Playa de Las Canteras, often described as one of the best urban beaches in Europe – and thanks to the protection of a barrier reef, it offers great bathing conditions for the whole family.
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