Gran Canaria, la troisième plus grande des îles Canaries d'Espagne, est connue pour ses paysages volcaniques, ses plages de sable blanc, ses montagnes verdoyantes et sa vie nocturne. Les voyageurs ayant un appétit pour l'aventure peuvent faire de la plongée sous-marine dans les récifs coralliens, explorer les dunes du désert à dos de chameau ou se rendre à Roque Nublo. Pour les amateurs de culture, les visites à pied de Vegueta (vieille ville de Las Palmas), classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, et des villes historiques de Teror et Arucas ne manqueront pas d'impressionner, tandis que ceux qui recherchent le repos et la détente devraient se diriger vers les stations balnéaires de Maspalomas dans le sud. D'autres activités incontournables incluent l'observation des dauphins et des baleines au large de Porto Rico et la dégustation de la cuisine espagnole locale lors d'une visite gastronomique.
Gran Canaria is famous for its beautiful beaches, and sunseekers visit the island year-round to swim, surf, and sunbathe on the white and black sands. The island is also renowned for its sand dunes, traditional Canarian villages, and duty-free shopping—La Palma is a popular port of call for cruise ships.
...PlusGran Canaria is renowned for its long, sandy beaches, with a mix of black lava and white sands. The most popular beaches lie along the south coast, including Playa del Inglés, Puerto Rico, and San Agustín, as well as the sweeping sand dunes of Maspalomas beach.
...PlusWhile you can take in the highlights of the small island over a four-day weekend, most visitors opt to spend a week or more in Gran Canaria. There’s plenty to pack into a week-long itinerary, from beach-hopping and hiking to whale-watching cruises and exploring the traditional villages.
...PlusWhile cruise ships arrive in Las Palmas on the north coast, most sunseekers head south to the family beach resorts of Maspalomas and Puerto Rico. Nearby, Playa del Inglés is renowned for its nightlife, while Puerto de Mogán is ideally situated for hikers, and San Agustín is great for escaping the crowds.
...PlusWith 37 miles of beaches, Gran Canaria has plenty of options for swimming, surfing, and water sports, and the island also has several water parks. Other popular activities include a walk through the Maspalomas dunes, a dolphin and whale-watching cruise, and a hike to the summit of Pico de las Nieves.
...PlusYes. Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands are an Autonomous Community in Spain and part of the EU, but they are not part of the EU VAT area. This means international travelers can enjoy duty-free (tax-free) shopping on items such as alcohol, tobacco, perfume, and souvenirs up to a personal allowance.
...PlusNombre d'attractions | 20 |
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Nombre de visites | 372 |
Nombre d'avis | 8 355 |
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