Gran Canaria Tourist Guide

Gran Canaria is a superb destination for shoppers, thanks to its huge range of shopping areas and very low levels of tax on products. The island has large shopping centres, featuring all the big national and international brand names, alongside smaller establishments which will seduce incoming visitors with locally sourced products from the land. The main tourist areas of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Mogán, the open shopping areas of Vecindario, Telde and Gáldar, alongside the island’s capital city, have large numbers of shops and shopping centres where visitors can get hold of anything they wish. The distinguished street of Triana, the bustling Avenida de Mesa y López and the area around the Port of La Luz and Las Palmas are open air bazaars that are open all year round. They are a must for visitors to catch up with all the latest fashion trends while treating themselves to some fine tapas. Outside the main cities, the interior of Gran Canaria is another great option to be able to get up close to the fascinating work of local craftsmen and women. The FEDAC shops sell traditional items with a deep-rooted island seal. These items can also be found around the markets that open their doors at weekends in the middle of the island. The markets of Teror, San Mateo, Santa Brígida and the stalls up at Cruz de Tejeda are great places to find that special souvenir or culinary product that will forever remind visitors of their trip here.

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Gran Canaria is a superb destination for shoppers, thanks to its huge range of shopping areas and a very low tax system on products.

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LEISURE GUIDE OF GRAN CANARIA