There is so much of interest to see in Gran Canaria that you will undoubtedly find you don't have sufficient time to visit all the places you’d like to. So to really see and appreciate what Gran Canaria has to offer, here’s a quick glance at the must-see of the island:
The City of Las Palmas:
Places to visit: Vegueta - Triana - Ciudad Jardín - Santa Catalina - Playa de las Canteras - La Isleta
Gran Canaria's North:
When exploring the north of the island - and you want to make the most of it – there are two specific and different areas, the inland and the coast.
Inland
Places to visit: Arucas – Firgas – Moya – Valleseco – Teror
Coast
Places to visit: Santa María de Guía – Gáldar – Agaete – Puerto de las Nieves
East to South of Gran Canaria:
Places to visit: Telde – Valsequillo – Ingenio – Agüimes – Barranco de Guayadeque – Santa Lucía de Tirajana – San Bartolomé de Tirajana – Fataga
South to West of Gran Canaria:
Places to visit: Meloneras - Maspalomas Dunes – Playa del Inglés – Pasito Blanco – Arguineguín – Puerto Rico – Puerto Mogán – Mogán – San Nicolás de Tolentino – Puerto de la Aldea
The Centre of the Island:
Places to visit: Tafira – Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo – Caldera de Bandama – Santa Brígida – Vega de San Mateo – Pico de las Nieves - Tejeda – Artenara
Top beaches of Gran Canaria:
Beaches to visit: Playa de las Canteras – Playa de las Alcaravaneras – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas – Playa de Puerto Rico – Playa de los Amadores – Puerto Mogán – Playa Meloneras
Most people understand a tourist’s unfamiliarity with the terrain when navigating the island and you’ll find the majority of Canarian drivers friendly and courteous. Petrol stations are dotted throughout the island - but do fill up before leaving on a major excursion. Stay within the legal speed limits and remember that drinking alcohol and driving is an offence throughout Europe. Belt up, take it easy and enjoy the beauty of Gran Canaria.
