Holidays to Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a volcanic island, with an incredibly diverse landscape, ranging from the mountainous inland regions and craggy cliff faces on the north, to the impressive sand dunes of the south
Gran Canaria holidays are mainly concentrated on the south of the island, with the resorts of Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles sharing a wonderful 8km stretch of beach backed by many large hotels and apartments complexes. Where Maspalomas is fairly upmarket with a relaxing atmosphere, Playa del Ingles is a lively haven for British tourists, with a wide selection of British style pubs and bars.
Further west lies the resort of Puerto Rico, the sunniest resort on Gran Canaria, with an imported beach, excellent watersports facilities and party atmosphere. For those in search of a more relaxing Gran Canaria holiday, the smaller resorts can offer a slower pace, such as San Agustin and Playa del Cura.. The bustling capital Las Palmas with its’ extensive duty free shopping, traditional restaurants and original architecture, makes an interesting day trip and offers visitors a taste of the real Gran Canaria.
