Gran Canaria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Spanish island of the Canary Islands
About Gran Canaria
The capitalLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the northeast of the island, is one ofSpain'slargest cities. The south coast of the island is now dominated by the tourist resorts which generate most of the island's economy. The centre of the island is mountainous, with the remains of ancient pine forests on the peaks. Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria is the tourist zone, with the largest variety of options for enjoying the island. For tourist information or specific help, the TI Center is in Yumbo Center.
Top Attractions in Gran Canaria
Explore the best things to see and do in Gran Canaria:
- ★Biking
- ★Palmitos Park
- ★Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape
- ★Surf Canaries Surf School
- ★Teror
- ★Valsequillo
Gran Canaria Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:
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