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10 reasons to visit Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a fascinating place. A tiny Eden in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that wins over anyone who sets foot there. Without a doubt, it’s a great destination.

Here are 10 reasons why you’re about to fall head over heels in love.

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Ilustración de unos jóvenes desenfadados comen y toman vino tinto en una mesa de mantel blanco en una plataforma de madera sobre la arena oscura, junto a ellos un cocotero, al fondo el mar y a lo lejos las montañas

Ilustración de una pareja caminan de la mano por el empredado del camino peatonal hacia la basílica de nuestra señora del pino en Teror, a los lado del camino los balcones y coloridas casas tradicionales

Ilustración de la escultura llamada Lady Harimaguada sobre su pedestal en medio del césped

Ilustración de una chica meditando con las piernas cruzadas a la orilla de una playa, al fondo en el mar veleros y un pesquero, en el cielo las gaviotas

Ilustración de una familia paseando mientras el padre señala a la playa, de fondo un termómetro marca 24 grados centígrados

Ilustración del momumento en bronce a Don Benito Pérez Galdós, al fondo la facha del teatro Pérez Galdós

Ilustración de las barquillas de pescadores descansando en la arena rubia de la playa al fondo más allá de las olas se distingue el Auditorio Alfredo Krauss

Ilustración de una chica joven que hace deporte por la orilla de la playa

Ilustración de unos padres junto a la orilla jugando con su bebé mientras el padre lo sostiene, al fondo el faro de Maspalomas

Ilustración de un joven mirando por un telescopio bajo un cielo lleno de estrellas azuladas con la sombra del roque nublo como horizonte

Gran Canaria
Stories

The place to discover the thousands of sides and the very soul of Gran Canaria, delve into its secrets and every last way of enjoying the island. Take a look, discover and fall in love forever with this infinite island. #GranCanaria #GreatDestination.

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Seven secrets whispered by the Maspalomas sands

The Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve is brimming with nature and history to be discovered and protected.

Gran Canaria, the summer treasure chest

The pleasant Gran Canaria summer is an invitation to enjoy life to the full with endless days in which to do anything you like.

Vegueta, a stroll around the New World

The founding neighbourhood of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers history, culture, cuisine and the odd enigma.

Gran Canaria protects Roque Nublo

Visits to the Natural Monument of Gran Canaria can be made with a prior reservation.

Calendar

Gran Canaria is like you are. It is restless, it loves to have fun, it is fascinated by culture, likes to try new experiences, and make all kinds of plans to make every day different and memorable. On this agenda you will find the standout events on an island that never stops.

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Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más

July 3, 2026 - July 25, 2026

Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más

July 3, 2026 - July 25, 2026

19 Feria de Artesanía de Gran Canaria Verano Sur (Craft Fair)

August 7, 2026 - August 16, 2026

19 Feria de Artesanía de Gran Canaria Verano Sur (Craft Fair)

August 7, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Feria KM.0 Gran Canaria - Fontanales, Moya

August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Feria KM.0 Gran Canaria - Fontanales, Moya

August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Plan
your trip

Are you thinking of spending your next holiday in Gran Canaria? Whether by land, water or air, wherever you are, come and discover our fairytale island! Here you will find all the information you need to plan your trip.

Gran Canaria offers you a whole ocean of beaches. No matter how you like your beaches, you’ll find the perfect one for you right here: peaceful or bustling, hidden away in small coves or stretched out alongside miles of dunes rolling next to the sea.

Gran Canaria is a World Biosphere Reserve. The ideal destination for star gazing, we are a Starlight destination. It’s an island for hikers and anyone who appreciates not only the land beneath their feet but also the sky over their head.

Almost 150 miles of coastline provide thousands of leisure opportunities. Gran Canaria is a destination for fishermen, surfers, divers, sailors...anyone wishing to enjoy this fair-weather ocean.

Gran Canaria is an island which combines many flavours. It’s a mouth-watering destination with an extremely wide range of cuisine on offer and avant-garde cooking.

Welcome to your fair-weather gym. Gran Canaria is the ideal destination for sports enthusiasts. Sheltered from extreme temperatures in both winter and summer, open-air sports are always on the agenda.

Gran Canaria is a World Heritage Site. A mixture of cultures, continents and flavours waiting for travellers who are willing to venture beyond the ocean of beaches.

Health & Wellness

Many years’ experience as a health destination, the most advanced methods and the most modern Spa and Thalassotherapy facilities combine with Gran Canaria’s ocean of beaches. Let us indulge you.

A whole world of holidays right here for your family, in an ocean of year round leisure and entertainment. All this at a fully guaranteed holiday destination that is on a par with any European capital.

7 different courses await you within a short drive of each other. Year-round golf on your pick of 7 sunny courses makes Gran Canaria the perfect Golf destination.

Specialists in
Gran Canaria

In Gran Canaria you have a complete Network of Tourist Offices which will guide you throughout your trip. Wherever you go, in many municipalities you will find one of our 30 offices, where 45 professionals will be waiting to inform you of everything you need during your stay in Gran Canaria.

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