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Gran Canaria Tourism

Gran Canaria Tourism

Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Islands
Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las... more
Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park.
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May
72°F 22°C
62°F 16°C
Jun
75°F 23°C
65°F 18°C
Jul
77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Aug
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
70°F 21°C
Oct
77°F 25°C
68°F 20°C
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“Why the Canaries rock” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“The Miniature Continent of Gran Canaria” WorldGolf.com
“Five more spectacular autumn treks” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“Ports o' call” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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Roque Nublo
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Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park. more »

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