Cheap flights to Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria – a Spanish paradise isle that serves up a tourism treat with its world famous resorts, never ending golden beaches, picturesque mountain villages and desert-like rolling dunes.
It might be located 130 kilometres off the African coast, but the island of Gran Canaria is as Spanish as sangria. Most people choose to come to Gran Canaria for its bustling tourist resorts located along its sunny, southern shores. Here you’ll find the island’s best hotels, best beaches and a nightlife catering for all tastes.
Those who really want to let their hair down should head to Playa del Inglés with its neon lights and good time vibe. But if you’re after something a little more sedate then check out sophisticated Maspalomas, with its beaches backing onto seemingly never ending sand dunes. And for those of you who really do want to push the boat out, there is always classy Meloneras with its stylish hotels and upmarket shops.
Shopping
April 2013
Part of a large chain of stores offering a huge selection of gifts and electronics at very reasonable prices, Visanta (CC Yumbo, Playa del Ingles, tel: 928 760 977) is great for bargain hunters. The store's best-price guarantee promises a full refund if the customer finds the same item cheaper elsewhere. Open daily from 9.30am-2pm and in the afternoon from 4.30pm-10pm.
Sightseeing
February 2013
Santa MarÃa de GuÃa
An historic pretty village in a valley west of Las Palmas. See the church of Santa MarÃa de GuÃa, visit the House of the Quintana Family, and buy souvenirs from the Casa las ArtesanÃas (The Arts and Crafts House).
Key Areas
April 2013
Cheese Festival
Santa Maria de Guia
30th April