Best Travel Guide Gran Canaria

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Gran Canaria is more than just one of the world's most celebrated beach destinations. Get active at one of the island's many locations for diving, surfing and hiking — you can even scale Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria's iconic "Cloud Rock". With such diverse landscapes, it's no wonder this island has been dubbed "The Little Continent".

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Take a break from tanning and visit some of Gran Canaria's amazing natural and cultural attractions.

Aqualand Maspalomas

Gran Canaria's largest water park boasts over 40 slides and attractions. It's fun for all the family, from infants up to grandparents. A visit to Aqualand is not just an activity — it's a full day of aquatic adventure and excitement.

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Palmitos Park

Bird species from every continent, a 20-hectare botanical garden, exotic flora and spectacular shows await you at this Gran Canaria icon. To save money, you can buy a combined park ticket, which also gives you access to Aqualand Maspalomas.

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Jardín Botánico Viera & Clavijo

Also known as the Jardín Canario, this botanic garden is a great place for a stroll. Start from the bottom and work your way up or the other way around. Whichever way you choose to explore, you'll easily spend a couple of hours here. You'll find a rich collection of plants endemic to the Canary Islands and Macaronesia, a section dedicated to cacti and succulents, as well as a greenhouse the “Hidden Garden” (El Jardín Escondido).

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Guayadeque Ravine

Get up close and personal with nature at the paradise that is Guayadeque ravine. Here, you will find almost 2,000 different plant species and many historical remains of cave houses, including a hermitage. Some of these caves now host restaurants. Start your exploration at the visitors centre.

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Maspalomas Lighthouse

A visit to the iconic Maspalomas lighthouse, followed by a leisurely stroll along the beach and through the charming local shops, makes for a delightful evening. Try to catch the sunset and enjoy the view with a leisurely drink or bite to eat.

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Caves of Valerón

Over 800 years ago, the ancient Canarians crafted the Caves of Valerón, a remarkable granary within Montaña del Gallego's volcanic landscape. Utilising natural geological formations, they skilfully created more than 350 storage cavities across several levels. Today, the cave "monastery" of Valerón is one of Gran Canaria's most visited sights, easily reached off the GC-2 superhighway.

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Aqualand Maspalomas

Palmitos Park

Jardín Botánico Viera & Clavijo

Guayadeque Ravine

Maspalomas Lighthouse

Caves of Valerón