About Gran Canaria

Admire the stunning scenery of Gran Canaria and learn about its intriguing history. This is a day for you to discover the beguiling island of Gran Canaria! Travel around the island and visit the Canarian Museum and local villages. From overwhelmingly pretty views to alluring little shops, camels and sand dunes; Gran Canaria has something for everyone. Gran Canaria is the third largest island on the Canary Islands and has the largest population. The capital of Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a vibrant nightlife, it is also well known for its carnival. There are many attractions in Gran Canaria some of these are: Arucas, which is a small town set beneath a dormant volcano on the northeast coast, the town is the heart of the country's sugar and rum production, you can also take a short walk to Montana de Arucas where you can visit the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the island. Museo Canario; is a museum well worth a visit, it has the largest collection of Cro-Magnon skulls in the world and also a few mummies, the museum also gives an overview into the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria. There are also three water parks to visit, all of these offer attractions, which will keep kids and adults, entertained all day, with dozens of slides and swimming pools. The island of Gran Canaria is called a miniature continent because of its varied climate and different landscapes, from the cooler north to the warmer south, there is nowhere else you can find sand dunes with the backdrop of verdant mountains within easy reach of some of the best hotels, bars, clubs, cafe's and restaurants in Europe.