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Vacation in Gran Canaria
Wonderfully contrasting landscapes
With subtropical landscapes and impressive vegetation, desert areas, vertiginous cliffs and golden beaches, the Canary Islands have everything to offer you. Lanzarote, the land of lava and fire, Fuerteventura, with multitudes of magnificent beaches, Tenerife, dominated by its fascinating volcano and Grand Canaria, with its majestic sand dune reminischent of the Sahara… they are all quite different. But each one of them offers a dazzling sun and a mild climate which guarantees a successful seaside holiday for all ages.
A human-side continent to discover
Often referred to as a mini-continent, Gran Canaria owes its nickname to the great diversity of landscapes, its climate which stays mild throughout the year, but also to the presence of extraordinary flora and fauna. It is also characterised by a unique sea of sand dunes extending over almost 400 hectares along the south coast which is also home to several popular seaside towns such as Playa del Inglés and Playa de Maspalomas, bosting beautiful sandy beaches, golf courses, countless shops, great recreational opportunities and, of course, excellent hotel services.
Hotel areas
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Playa del Inglés
With its long beach stretching to the dunes of Maspalomas and its promenade lined with shops, restaurants and bars, Playa del Inglés is undoubtedly the island's most important and liveliest seaside destination. You will enjoy the vibrant nightlife as well as the recreational and shopping possibilities! Distance from the airport: 30 km.
San Agustín
This peaceful seaside resort is located close to Playa del Inglés with its countless shops, bars and restaurants. Playa de Burras with its fine black sand and as well as the beautiful promenade are also located in the district. Distance from the airport: 25 km.
Playa Amadores
This hotel area is attached to Puerto Rico, southwest of Playa del Inglés. The area is known for being the sunniest in Europe and has rather barren landscapes with cliff-top hotels. The centre of Puerto Rico boasts many cafes, small shops, a small port as well as a sandy beach anchored in a bay. In good weather, the terraces of the restaurants offer a magnificent view of Tenerife, where most of the time the summit of Pico del Teide emerges from the clouds. The wonderful sunsets from the bay of Amadores with its pristine white sand will leave you breathless! Distance from the airport: 50 km.
Puerto de Mogán
Once a small fishing port, Puerto de Mogán has gradually grown into a pretty marina in the south of the island. This quiet place boasts a public beach and small colourful streets where climbing flowers adorn the typical Canarian façades. Distance from the airport: 50 km.
Playa del Taurito
Playa del Taurito is approx. 55 km from the airport. As well as some hotels, shops and bars, this seaside resort has a large water park offering lots of fun for everyone. There is a bay with a sandy beach, a pebble beach and a diving school. Puerto Rico (approx. 10 km) has plenty to offer holidaymakers looking for more activity, or there is the option of visiting the charming marina of Puerto de Mogán, with its small boutiques and cafés (approx. 6 km).
Playa de Maspalomas
Playa de Maspalomas is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. The touristic district of Meloneras, developed several years ago, features elegant hotels, plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and offers easy access to the palm grove and the beach via a beautiful promenade. The impressive Maspalomas Dunes, which are located in a nature reserve just a stone's throw away, are a must-see if you stay in Maspalomas! Distance from the airport: 35 km.
Must-do & Must-see - our suggestions
Must-do
- The island is a perfect playground for cycling. For both occasional and experienced cyclists, Gran Canaria offers both long, pleasant rides by the sea and more demanding routes through the steep roads and peaks of the hinterland!
- Put on your hiking boots and set off to Roque Nublo: this impressive 80-metre monolith rises to an altitude of 1814 metres. It can be reached by a well-marked mountain path.
- Take some time to discover Puerto Mogán, a pretty fishing village characterised by its white facades decorated with multi-coloured climbing flowers. You will also discover fabulous restaurants where you can enjoy delicious tapas made with local products.
- Las Palmas is a great place for shopping with its many boutiques and shopping centres. In addition to this, Las Palmas also has one of the most spectacular aquariums in Europe. The Poema del Mar is home to some 35 ecosystems and no less than 350 species!
Must-see
- Don't miss a visit to Christopher Columbus' house, now a museum depicting the life of the famous navigator; a must-see in Las Palmas! Besides, Santa Ana Cathedral is also worth a visit, as are the superb Canarian architecture buildings located in the heart of the historic district.
- Classified as a protected area since 1975, the nature reserve where the famous Maspalomas Dunes are located offers a beautiful landscape in a unique atmosphere, enhanced by golden and orange tones. The reserve covers almost 403 hectares! Enjoy a night-time stroll around the site and take time to admire the shooting stars!
- The charming village of Artenara, located in the highest part of the island, is well worth a visit. Its surroundings are home to impressive troglodyte houses as well as fascinating rock engravings, archaeological sites and caves.
Excursions
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Travel inland on Gran Canaria and experience a unique adventure! You will travel through mountains and valleys in a convoy of 4-wheel drive cars (each 4x4 vehicle will have its own driver). Taking small, little used roads over high mountain passes offers you a delightful and amazing opportunity to admire not only the most well-known attractions of the island but also its hidden treasures. Duration approx. 8 hours (lunch not included).
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If you have always dreamed of watching whales or dolphins, this is the excursion for you! You will board the Multiacuatic catamaran ant take a little sea trip in search of fascinating species in their natural environment.
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You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the Valley of San Nicolas de Toletino. This area has the most number of tomato plantations of Gran Canaria. On your way there, you will pass by Mogan Venegueras.
We will then leave the coast and narrow road will lead us towards the center of the island, through deep ravines, palm groves and small villages.
For this route to climb Pico de Las Nieves, the highest point of the island, 1949 meters.
Afterwards, the tour continues downhill towards the north until you reach Fontanales. There, you will have lunch (not included in the price) and free time for example to stroll through the small market.
Continuation from Fontanales to the Bandama crater and then back to the hotel, where the tour ends.
For more information and bookings, please contact your LuxairTours guide on site.
Important information
The beaches of the above-mentioned tourist location have sun loungers and umbrellas available for hire by external providers.
