Gran Canaria, Island destination in Canary Islands, Spain
Gran Canaria spans 1,560 square kilometers with varied landscapes from mountains reaching 1,956 meters to coastal regions containing natural sand formations in Maspalomas.
The Spanish Crown established control over Gran Canaria in 1483 after defeating the indigenous Guanches people who inhabited the island since 500 BC.
The Carnival of Las Palmas brings together thousands of participants each February for celebrations featuring traditional Canarian music, dance performances, and parades.
The island maintains connections through Gran Canaria Airport, which processes over 13 million passengers annually with direct flights to European and African destinations.
The territory contains 32 protected natural areas, accommodating numerous endemic plant species that exist solely within the Canary Islands ecosystem.
Location: Las Palmas
Elevation above the sea: 1,956 m
Part of: Canary Islands
Address: Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Website: https://grancanaria.com
GPS coordinates: 27.95861,-15.59250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:24
Playa del Inglés
23.3 km
Playa de Las Canteras
25.4 km
Puerto de Mogán
23.2 km
Playa de Amadores
22.8 km
Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann
23.6 km
Roque Nublo
2.4 km
Maspalomas Dunes
24.2 km
El Faro
24.8 km
Pico de las Nieves
2.1 km
Bandama Caldera
15.9 km
El Dedo de Dios
19.1 km
Palmitos Park
13.9 km
Church of San Juan Bautista
19.1 km
Fiesta de Las Marías
20.4 km
Holiday World
22 km
Estadio Insular
24.6 km
Aqualand Maspalomas
20 km
Idolo de Tara
23.4 km
Pozo Izquierdo
22.3 km
Tamadaba Natural Park
15.5 km
Maspalomas Lighthouse
24.9 km
Risco Caido
11.6 km
Teatro Pérez Galdós
23.8 km
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
23.7 km
Barranco de Guayadeque
13.4 km
Castillo de la Luz
26.8 km
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
12 km
Roque Bentayga
6.1 kmReviews
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