ABOUT THE ISLAND
Visitors to the island of Gran Canaria are able to enjoy an enormous variety of landscapes as well as countless microclimates, which is why the island has become one of the world´s most attractive tourist destinations. It is on account of these characteristics that Gran Canaria has earned its epithet, namely "the miniature continent".
No matter where you go on the island, the temperatures remain unusually pleasant throughout the year. However, in a single day, it is possible to travel to the South of the island, where you can enjoy the warm temperatures of the southern coastal areas; to explore the midlands, where the climate is more temperate; to traverse the subtropical valleys and forests; and even to travel to the highest peaks of the island, where you may be lucky enough to witness the first snowfalls of the winter.
You will encounter endless possibilities for tourism in every corner of Gran Canaria. Every enclave on the island derives a special quality from the island´s orography, the trade winds and the ocean currents.
The best place to start your visit to our "miniature continent" is the capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and specifically the Las Canteras beach. Upon commencing a tour of the island, you should know that there are five routes for exploring the rest of Gran Canaria, namely the Northern route, which has two itineraries; the Southern route; the Western route; the Central route; and, lastly, the Circular route around the island.
GRAN CANARIA MAPS
 You can download a ZIP File (5,3 MB) containing a printable map in PDF format
(A3-Size).
There are also four maps of Gran Canaria (one for each quadrant), that can be opened or printed right from your web browser.
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Let yourself be surprised by the fascinating landscapes which the island provides. Among the excursions and routes we recommend, there are the following: |
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|  Visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Before setting off on any of the tours described in this guide book, we would recommend a visit to the city starting at Las Canteras Beach. (more)
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 Tour of the NORTH
Visit to the inland (Arucas, Firgas, Moya,
Valleseco y Teror) or coastal route (Santa María de Guía,
Gáldar and Agaete) (more) |
 Tour of the SOUTH
Visit to Telde, Valsequillo, Ingenio, Agüimes,
Santa Lucía de Tirajana and San Bartolomé
de Tirajana (more) |
 Tour of the West
Visit to Maspalomas (San Bartolomé
de Tirajana), Mogán, San Nicolás
de Tolentino and Agaete (more) |
 Tour of the CENTRE
Visit to Santa Brígida, San Mateo,
Tejeda and Artenara
(more) |
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