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Party Like a Canarian

Gran Canaria

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Party Like a Canarian

Fiesta fiesta, no time for siesta! Teror's Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Pino (Our Lady of the Pine), dates back to the 17th century, when the statue of Gran Canaria's patron saint was taken to the capital to pray for rain. Even older is Agaete's Fiesta de la Rama in August which sees partygoers thrashing the Atlantic with palm branches, just like the canarii before them did, again for rain.

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

Aqualand Maspalomas Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
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 …
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Palmitos Park Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
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 …
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Jardín Botánico Viera & Clavijo Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
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 …
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Guayadeque Ravine Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
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 …
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Maspalomas Lighthouse Copyright: Lucian Pavel/Shutterstock
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 …
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Caves of Valerón Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
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 …
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Dunes of Maspalomas Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Dunes of Maspalomas
The dunes of Maspalomas have been protected as a nature reserve since 1987. The protected area encompasses a stunning beach, a field of natural sand dunes, a palm grove and a brackish lagoon. This unique oasis is encircled by the famous hotels of the major tourist hub of Maspalomas. Lose yourself in their sheer …
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has everything you'd expect in a capital city. Bright and light, there's a very definite buzz. Visit Mesa y López for high-street shopping. For boutiques, try Triana. History buffs will prefer a stroll around Vegueta, the original Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Beach bums flock to Las Canteras, truly …
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El Museo Canario Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
El Museo Canario
The Museo Canario (Canarian museum) in Vegueta allows you to find out more about the Canarii — the people who occupied Gran Canaria before the arrival of the Spanish colonisers in the 15th …
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Los Tilos de Moya Nature Reserve Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Los Tilos de Moya Nature Reserve
Los Tilos de Moya Nature Reserve shelters one of the island's last laurel forests, where great Canarii warriors like Doramas used to roam. Home to over 50 plant species of special scientific interest and countless invertebrates, this reserve is a sanctuary for endemic and endangered species, sustaining the majority of their …
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Taste Gran Canaria Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Taste Gran Canaria
If it's international cuisine you're looking for, you're well-catered for by cosmopolitan Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Visit Teror's market to pick up the municipality's traditional chorizo, a sausage that's as sweet as it is savoury. Further inland, Tejeda makes good use of its almond trees in desserts. Traditional gastronomy is all …
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Theme Parks Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Theme Parks
Scream if you want to go faster on the slides at Aqualand Water Park or check out all the pretty birds at Palmitos Park. Visit Sioux City Park if you're a fan of cowboys and the Wild West. Alternatively, head to Puerto Rico for the Angry Birds Activity Park with zip-lines and a laser …
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Nautical Activities Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Nautical Activities
Gran Canaria's 236 km of Atlantic coastline makes the island a fantastic water-sports venue. Learn how to SUP on Canteras beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or kayak at Playa de Alcaravaneras nearby. There are surf schools in the north and south of the island, as well as dive academies if you want …
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Activities on Land Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Activities on Land
Gran Canaria offers things to do on its turf as well as its surf. There are a number of caminos reales, royal pathways, which you can hike along. These include a three-day version of the famous Camino de Santiago. The island is a great cycling destination too, with professional teams using it as a …
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Golf Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Golf
Gran Canaria offers some testing courses to challenge even the most experienced golfer. These include the oldest course in the whole of Spain, Bandama's Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, and one of the newest, the Salobre Norte, at the Sheraton Salobre in the south of the …
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Spas Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Spas
Gran Canaria's a well-established wellness destination. Many tourists visit the island as the climate's been recommended them by their doctor. Gran Canaria Wellness helps you find the best spa and thalassotherapy hotels on the island. As well as the finest medical …
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Traditional Sports Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Traditional Sports
Gran Canaria locals love their basketball and football, but they are also keen on some sports that predate the arrival of the Spanish. The likes of lucha canaria, Canarian wrestling, whose bouts draw a loyal following to the rings in municipalities up and down the …
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Party Like a Canarian Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Party Like a Canarian
Fiesta fiesta, no time for siesta! Teror's Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Pino (Our Lady of the Pine), dates back to the 17th century, when the statue of Gran Canaria's patron saint was taken to the capital to pray for rain. Even older is Agaete's Fiesta de la Rama in August which sees partygoers …
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Valle de Agaete — Where the Coffee Grows Copyright: Shark22/Shutterstock
Valle de Agaete — Where the Coffee Grows
Valle de Agaete, in northwest Gran Canaria, holds the unique distinction of being one of Europe's few coffee-growing regions. With a tradition dating back to the 18th century, this serene village nurtures Arabic coffee plants in the shade of the fragrant jasmine and mango trees. The coffee from Agaete has evolved into a gourmet …
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Fiesta del Charco Copyright: Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Fiesta del Charco
The 11th of September sees locals, many dressed in traditional Canarian clothing, enter the lagoon above La Aldea de San Nicolás' main beach and try to catch fish with their bare hands. This celebration pays homage to the Canarian ancestral practice of embarbascada — a fishing technique that involves pouring sap from plants such …
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Bufadero La Garita Copyright: marcosriverofotografia/Shutterstock
Bufadero La Garita
Bufadero La Garita, on Gran Canaria's eastern coast, is a natural spectacle where waves dramatically shoot through rock formations. This volcanic blowhole, adjacent to the dark sandy Playa de la Garita, creates a stunning display, with water spraying high into the air. Accompanied by the rhythmic 'heartbeat of the ocean', it's a mesmerising spot, …
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Cueva de Cuatro Puertas Copyright: trabantos/Shutterstock
Cueva de Cuatro Puertas
Cueva de Cuatro Puertas, a grand cave carved into volcanic tuff, is known for its four large entrances leading to a horizontal platform. Linked to the religious practices of the ancient Canarians, this archaeological site offers insights into their sacred and cultural world, as well as panoramic …
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Mirador del Balcón Copyright: skovalsky/Shutterstock
Mirador del Balcón
Mirador del Balcón in La Aldea de San Nicolás is a serene stargazing spot, perched on 'Dragon's Tail' cliffs. Its stark beauty offers a gateway to celestial wonders, where constellations like Ursa Minor and Cassiopeia shine against the …
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