Gran Canaria Tourist Guide – Canary Islands (Spain)
Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands located in Spain at a distance of 130 miles from the African border and combines perfectly the climate of Africa and Europe with plenty of sunshine around the year. This island is located in Spain but you will find the “Canarian feeling” here, which is a very distinctive and unique ambiance. Gran Canaria is a small island in comparison to Fuerteventura and Tenerife but still has plenty of attractions for visitors. This island has many good white sandy beaches and dunes to entertain visitors. You will surely enjoy your vacations in Gran Canaria since it has the perfect summer and winter climate in comparison to the rest of Europe.
A majority of the hotels and resorts are located towards the south of this island villas in hoskote and all these hotels and resorts have enough accommodation for visitors always. The range and type of accommodation depends upon your budget as there are luxury resorts as well as economical hotel rooms. Playa del Ingles, San Agustin and Maspalomas are the famous places around the Gran Canaria Island. If you get bored with your beach activity, then you can visit the countryside of the island as many tours are available which will guide you through this part of the island. The country-side of the island is varied and exciting enough, starting from big mountain areas to some tropical forests and plains.
There are many family attractions as well on Gran Canaria like the aqua parks, museums, parks, rent villas in Spain and botanical gardens. Several water sports activities are also available here in the island to provide maximum vacation entertainment for visitors according to their interest. Eating out is the highlight of any vacation plan and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars which have enough options for your taste. Local food is the highlight of Gran Canaria with some seafood specialties and you can also have other cuisines as well according to your taste and choice. There are a number of local cafes and bars which provide you with snacks and drinks, with some great cheap offers.
You can easily reach Gran Canaria as there is an international airport for the convenience of visitors. You have to book your flight schedule well in advance during the high season, although during the rest of the time the island is not very busy. Gran Canaria is a perfect holiday destination for you and your family and friends!