Very often termed as the gem of an island, Gran Canaria is blessed with immense natural beauty encompassing beautiful beaches, parks and mountains. This industrial city is known to be the second largest in terms of population after Tenerife among Canary Islands. This part of the world is a true and ethnic mix of people with old traditions is blissfully bestowed with serpentine and serene beaches, mystical caves and sand dunes among other action packed activities to indulge in. It is not possible to include all the spots of attraction here but the top five of the attractions in brief are:
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: With a population of over 4Lac, Las Palmas is the charming city capital dating back to 15th century. The city is the center of activities with bits and pieces of everything a tourist would look for. Believed to be the first stop visited by the great Christopher Columbus on his mission trip proudly houses many museums and events to visit at. Casa de Colón is the 15th century charming mansion where he is believed to have stayed at. Do visit the three knaves of Santa Anna Cathedral, a popular church with two huge tower bells with rich historical importance. Parque Santa Catalina located near the port is a buzzing square with cafes and stalls in plenty. Enjoy folk dances and shopping of artifacts at Peublo Canario. The top attraction however is the grant Carnival it hosts every year that gets a huge crowd of admirers to this city of beauty and splendor.
Maspalomas: With stunning white sandy land and equally beautiful beaches with the ever mystical sand dunes on Playa de Maspalomas is an amazing sight to go for. The sand dunes pop up from the sands and shells accumulated on the shore. Do visit the historical light house of Faro de Maspalomas and Bahia Felíz a less crowded complex for those looking for a quieter place. Take a leisurely walk through the cobbled promenades enjoying the sights of old Moorish style houses and columns, towers and gardens. With plenty of kiosks in the vicinity the place is alive with lots of buzz. It has nudist, gay and family beaches to suit every taste of its visitors. Among other attractions is the largest funfair the Holiday World, Aqualand for marine lovers, Palmitos Park for the nature and bird lovers and loads of funs guaranteed at the theme park in the Sioux City with a zoo.
Mundo Aborigine: It represents the Canary Village in its ancient form depicting the “Aborigines, Gauche”. Located at Carretera de Fataga it is also the biggest canyon with lot many things to do in here. The surrounding landscapes with a variety of fauna are eye catching and the site itself displays about hundred figures of ancient aborigines. Tourists can learn about pre-Hispanic culture, their old customs of burial rites, life style and social hierarchy and ornamentation among many other such things. Tourists can look forward to have some great time spent at the flora gardens, enjoy the scenic views and buy souvenirs from the site.
Crocodile Park: Located at Carretera Gral Los Coralillos – Agüimes it initially housed just a handful of different kinds of crocodile since its inception in 1988. Today, years after it boasts of the largest collection of crocodiles of various kinds and figures among the top attractions in Gran Canaria. Tourists would also be enchanted with other animals inhabiting in the park like the canarian fish, camels, jaguars and pygmy goats to name a few. The crawling creatures could be intimidating but the park offers an unforgettable experience for animal lovers.
Santa Lucía De Tirajana: Located at a height of 680 m above the sea level, Santa Lucia de Tiranjana is a tiny village in the mountainous region. Tourists would get to see mesmerizing view of green landscapes below the mountains spread across in deep valleys. Surrounded with an army of Palm trees is Presa de la Sorrueda the water dam is a crowd pulling spot. The village looks very charming with houses spread across in white plaster. Iglesia de Santa Lucía is a church located on a small hill with beautiful structure against the hilly backdrop is truly sacral. Roque Nublo is a major and must visit attraction with views of rocks is awe inspiring when seen from the top of the Parador of Tejeda. It could be a hair rising experience for those afraid of height. The view of the border of Tenerife’s Teide Mountain through floating clouds from up on the hill is awesome.
Places to Stay and Holiday Accommodation
With innumerable hotels and resorts Gran Canaria has an absolutely brilliant arrangement of staying to suit any pocket. These are located comfortably in proximity to wide entertainment options, vibrant night life and incredible shopping complexes. Holiday accommodation can also be booked in advance by visiting trusted online sites.
With its fabulous climate and friendly inhabitants Gran Canaria is soaring to new heights with an ever growing swelling number of tourists.
