Escape to sunny Gran Canaria from just £1,180pp!
Beautiful Gran Canaria is known as a ‘Continent in miniature’ due to its wide variety of stunning landscapes, from rolling sand dunes, stunning beaches, a volcanic mountain interior, rich forest and so much more. With such bountiful natural beauty to protect, sustainability is at the heart of tourism on the island, with hotels, resorts and experiences curated for the conscientious traveller. Here you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get out and explore on foot, by bike, or over water. With 43% of the island’s territory designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve you’re sure to find preserved landscapes which are hard to match anywhere else.
Away from its gorgeous beaches Gran Canaria has much to offer with a rich history, culture and cuisine. The island boasts the largest number of Pre-Hipsanic Archaeological sites in the Canary Islands including aboriginal cave paintings and preserved structures and caves. On your travels, you’ll also encounter a number of beautiful towns, charming rural hotels, and breath takings views from all corners of the island. Wherever you stop for a bite to eat or a drink your taste buds are sure to be enlivened. The island boasts amazing cuisine including award-winning three milk cheeses, a number of plantations with fresh produce including Europe’s only coffee plantation, and a luscious wine route to explore.
If a city break is more of your thing, you won’t be out of luck in Gran Canaria either! Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island’s largest city, has an incredible range of attractions to visit. Discover the city’s stunning historic quarter from the 15th Century with impressive buildings including the Columbus House museum, the Santa Ana Square and Cathedral, and so much more. Plus, you’ll also find great cafés, tapas bars, and restaurants in the area with tasty food, 4km of golden urban sand beach at Las Canteras, and a variety of sustainable routes to explore the city including walking and electric bike tours.
Finally, it would be impossible to discuss Gran Canaria without mentioning its range of incredible beaches, along with its hotels and resorts. No matter where you go on the island its beaches are sure to captivate you with miles of soft golden sand and calm waters to enjoy. Soak up the sun on the beach or poolside at any of the fantastic sustainable hotels and resorts and you’re guaranteed to have an incredible time. Many resorts take pride in their eco-friendly credentials and play an active part in protecting the environment with a wide range of sustainable initiatives.
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