Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain) Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will help you to plan an exciting trip to the beautiful island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain. 

It’s the ideal location for a beach vacation/holiday at any time of the year and there’s plenty to see as well - Gran Canaria is often described as a "continent in miniature" because it has so much variety to offer. 

In addition to the capital city of Las Palmas we take you to all parts of the island as well as the south coast tourist resorts of Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Agustin. This area attract tourists to its wonderful sandy beaches and the famous dunes of Maspalomas. 

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally between sections to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

Welcome To Gran Canaria
Sightseeing Highlights
Cities & Tourist Resorts
— Las Palmas
— Arucas
— Teror
— Santa Lucía de Tirajana
— San Bartolome de Tirajana
— San Agustin
— Maspalomas
— Playa del Inglés
— Tejeda
— Telde
— Valleseco
— Bahía Feliz
— Mogán
— Arguineguín
— Puerto de Mogán
— Puerto Rico
Language
Climate
Protected Natural Areas
Activities
Dining, Bars & Clubs
Canarian Cuisine
Accommodation
Safety & Security
Transportation
Background