Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is more than just one of the world's most celebrates beach destinations. Get active at one of the island's many locations for diving, surfing, and hiking - you can even scale Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria's iconic "Cloud Rock". With such diverse landscapes, it's no wonder this island has been dubbed "The Little Continent".Find your trip
Bird species from every continent, exotic flora and spectacular shows awaits you at this Gran Canaria icon. To save money, you can buy a combined parks ticket which also allows you entry to Aqualand Maspalomas.
Roque Nublo is a must-see landmark in Gran Canaria. This volcanic rock is one of the biggest natural crags in the world, and attracts thousands of rock climbers and tourists each year. Parking is available at La Goleta car park.
Also known as the Jardín Canario, this botanic garden is a great place for a stroll. Start from the bottom and work your way up or the other way around. Whichever way you choose to explore, you'll easily spend a couple of hours here.
Get up close and personal with nature at the paradise that is Guayadeque ravine. Here you will find almost 2,000 different plant species and many historical remains.
Travelling to Maspalomas lighthouse and walking on the beach and amongst the shops makes for a lovely evening. Try to catch the sunset and enjoy the view with a leisurely drink or bite to eat.
Cenobio de Valerón is one of Gran Canaria´s most visited sights. The area of the caves inside the rocks is listed as an archaeological area. It is simply just a gorgeous place. And easily reached off the GC-2.
Bird species from every continent, exotic flora and spectacular shows awaits you at this Gran Canaria icon. To save money, you can buy a combined parks ticket which also allows you entry to Aqualand Maspalomas.
Roque Nublo is a must-see landmark in Gran Canaria. This volcanic rock is one of the biggest natural crags in the world, and attracts thousands of rock climbers and tourists each year. Parking is available at La Goleta car park.
You can follow La Ruta de Enyesque for a bite-sized introduction to the world of Canarian gastronomy. An enyesque's Gran Canaria's version of the tapas, it's an appetizer; titbit. Find restaurants to crawl in the north, centre, and south of the island.
You'll certainly enjoy the view at this restaurant. The local flower cheese (queso de flor) makes a triumphant appearance on the menu of this Guía grill.
Restaurante Calma Chicha is Playa del Inglés at its most gentrified. Try their posh cup-a-soup, a savoury cappucino, which offers a gateway to their nouveau take on tradtional Spanish cuisine.
Do you need to follow a gluten-free diet? Arinaga's Restaurante Ca' Miguel offer celiac-friendly versions of every item on their menu, including the Canarian staple, pulpo frito (fried octopus).
A gateway into the flavours and fragrances of south-east Asia in the heart of Playa del Inglés, British chef/proprietor David Gibson's regular visits to the Far East make for some authentic renditions of classic Asian dishes.
Whilst the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria original is well worth visiting, this newer Meloneras branch allows you to eat Argentinian al fresco. The speciality at this restaurant located inside the Lopesan Costa Meloneras is the Aberdeen Angus steak.
Fish and seafood dominate the menu at this eatery located on the Arinaga promenade. Arroz con bogavante (rice with lobster) is one of La Farola's signature dishes.
You don't have to be a guest at Playa de Inglés' Bohemia Suites & Spa to be able to enjoy fine dining at the in-house restaurant. There's a separate entrance for non-hotel guests to enter and order from an adventurous à-la-carte menu.
You can follow La Ruta de Enyesque for a bite-sized introduction to the world of Canarian gastronomy. An enyesque's Gran Canaria's version of the tapas, it's an appetizer; titbit. Find restaurants to crawl in the north, centre, and south of the island.
You'll certainly enjoy the view at this restaurant. The local flower cheese (queso de flor) makes a triumphant appearance on the menu of this Guía grill.
By day, a shopping centre, by night, a gay-friendly temple to hedonism. There are many bars and clubs to choose from. So it's perfect for a pub crawl.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main high street is where the locals like to do their shopping. It's also where they like to have a coffee, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a drink. So expect to find lots of bars, cafés, and restaurants, along with shops.
As well as bars, cinema, and restaurant, there are free activities to keep the kids entertained at this Las Palmas de Gran Canaria shopping centre. This is the last CC you'll encounter before leaving the capital on the GC-2.
Enjoy Atlantic views along with a budget supermarket and Primark at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's newest shopping centre. One that nevertheless includes an archaeological park which can be visited by groups by prior arrangement.
If you're a cruise-ship passenger, the CC El Muelle will be the first shopping centre you'll see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It's also handy if you're travelling in by bus to the capital, located, as it is, above the Parque Santa Catalina bus station.
Head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Siete Palmas for a modern shopping experience. There are regular exhibitions and concerts here to transform your shop into something out of the ordinary.
Bargain hunters can take their pick from the various outlets offering brand-name labels at discounted prices. Adrenaline junkies, meanwhile, can get their fix at this ocean-side shopping centre's go-kart track.
Dedicated followers of fashion will like perusing the latest trends at the upmarket boutiques within this classy shopping centre in Meloneras. There are also jewellery shops if you're looking to find a special gift.
By day, a shopping centre, by night, a gay-friendly temple to hedonism. There are many bars and clubs to choose from. So it's perfect for a pub crawl.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main high street is where the locals like to do their shopping. It's also where they like to have a coffee, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a drink. So expect to find lots of bars, cafés, and restaurants, along with shops.
The main post office is in Avenida Primero de Mayo 62, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The post office is the place to buy stamps for the postcards you buy at souvenir shops. As well as to send larger packages home.
The main post office is in Avenida Primero de Mayo 62, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The post office is the place to buy stamps for the postcards you buy at souvenir shops. As well as to send larger packages home.
