Travel Guide to Gran Canaria, Spain

Gran Canaria is the most popular of all islands of the Caribbean Archipelago and is located in its southern part. Prior to conquering by Spanish colonizers, this place was occupied by Guanches tribe. The island slowly turned into a colony and later became one of the most distant and wonderful provinces of Spain.

The nature of the Canaria Island features widest selection of landscapes. It’s even surprising to see so many different surroundings on such a small territory. The nature is truly magnificent and contrast – desert zones close to rocky hills border with spacious sand beaches that are surrounded by valleys of banana plantations.

There are many places of interest in Gran Canaria. These are old Vegueta quarter on the south of the city that keeps interesting architectural and historical sights, St. Anna Square on which is located the Cathedral, the house of Christopher Columbus that is now open as the Museum of Century of Discoveries, and Canary Islands Museum that features artifacts from the ancient Canary civilization. The island’s capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is also one of the largest ports in the Atlantic Ocean. Almost a half of the island’s population lives here.

Once you arrive to Gran Canaria Island, don't forget to visit Canteras Boulevard as multiple restaurants, cafes, shops and hotel are located there. There is also one more sight there - La Cueva pintada – a cave made of tuff with rock paintings that have been made over two thousand years ago.