Gran Canaria Travel Tips
The Canariones, as the islanders tend to refer to themselves, like to think of Gran Canaria as a 'continent in miniature.' You'll come across this phrase with great regularity on your visit here, due to the startling range of terrain - from the fertile north to the arid interior and desert south - which largely justifies the claim. The island is the third largest of the archipelago but accounts for almost half the population.
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Tenerife Trips from Gran Canaria
Written by Viator, August 2010
Just over 60km (37 mi) from Gran Canaria, lies the largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. Catch a jet-foil ferry from Las Palmas or Agaete and you’ll be there in little over an ...
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Discover Gran Canaria!
Written by Jodi R, Germany, June 2011
Gran Canaria is more than just the beautiful sandy beaches and charming villages, this small island offers a variety of activities and destinations. Find out for yourself what keeps people coming ...
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Gran Canaria Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
You might have heard the old chestnut about Gran Canaria being like a 'continent in miniature'. Well, it’s not far from the truth. The third-largest island of the Canaries, Gran Canaria’s startling ...
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