Gran Canaria Tourist Guide

Gran Canaria is a volcanic island that shines out like a beacon in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This tiny European territory is situated just off the western coast of Africa, and boasts everything you need for a most unforgettable holiday, thanks to its privileged climate, top quality amenities and services, its excellently preserved natural environment, and the friendly character of its local residents. All these qualities fit neatly into its uniquely rounded shape, in which over 60 kilometres of beach live alongside deep ravines and iconic rocky formations. The island’s stunning orography, which culminates at 1,949 metres altitude at Pico de Las Nieves, provides a diverse landscape that can be easily reached by a fine network of roads, allowing visitors to move between coast and mountain in a short period of time. This contrast can also be extended to its cultural identity, forged over centuries, the result of the blending of its aboriginal legacy and its contact with three different continents, namely Europe, Africa and America. All these have left their seal on the architecture, paintings and artistic manifestations that can be seen at the Atlantic Modern Art Centre (CAAM), and at Africa House, two of the institutions that best represent these cultural and historical links joining the island with other civilizations. Gran Canaria’s year-round average temperature of 24 degrees make it an extraordinary place for sports activities, set in truly natural surroundings. Hiking, mountain bike, cycling tourism and climbing enthusiasts are truly fortunate, choosing the ideal setting for their

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LEISURE GUIDE OF GRAN CANARIA