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"GRAN CANARIA - explore the island! " a Isla de Gran Canaria Travel Page by Maria_75

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Real Name: Maria del Sol... ;)
Lives In: Isla de Gran Canaria, ES
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GRAN CANARIA - explore the island!

by Maria_75 - last update: Dec 7, 2006

A MINIATURE CONTINENT

Sunset in the south of Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is so much more than the big and often unattractive touristplaces in the south, but it doesn't seem like many tourists knows this. The good thing is that you will have many of the other great places almost to yourself.

The best is to hire a car but you can also take the bus around. Driving is really easy on the island, except in Las Palmas where it is better to park the car and explore the city by foot. The island is not so big so you can see many great places in just a day or two. Here are just a few examples.

February/March is the Carnaval time here, so be sure to check out the Carnaval if you come here at that time.

View from Artenara, a village in the mountains


TOUR SUGGESTIONS

I have tried to put together some tour suggestions under the 'general tips'. They are categorised by areas so that you can get some ideas of where to go and what to see.

Most of the places are easiest to reach by car, but some of them can also be reached by bus. There are also many companies that offer different tours around the island, but I have never tried any of these so I can't say how these tours are like.

Map of Gran Canaria


MAP OF GRAN CANARIA

Here is a map of the island so you can see where many of the places are located.

Maps from Gran Canaria

Photos from Gran Canaria

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Maria_75's Isla de Gran Canaria Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 12 - Photos: 12
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 11 - Photos: 12
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 9 - Photos: 8

Maria_75's Isla de Gran Canaria Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
CARNAVAL DE GRAN CANARIA- 8
GRAN CANARIA - beaches- 8
GRAN CANARIA - Palmitos Parque- 8
Snow in Gran Canaria!- 6

Comments for Maria_75 about Isla de Gran Canaria
joiwatani Thu Nov 20, 2008 03:30 UTC
 Great tips on Isla de Gran Canaria. Gave you great tips!
Regina1965 Mon Nov 17, 2008 01:06 UTC
 Very good, thorough tips. Thanks, I added a lot of them to my custom travel guide, will be visiting on the 26.11. Regína
giacomofra Sat Nov 1, 2008 13:59 UTC
 I couldn't agree more. It's true that many tourists don't seem to know about it but then it's nice that such a beauty is preserved from the masses!
lopera Fri Dec 8, 2006 01:01 UTC
 Thanks! going to gc soon at this was very helping!
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