Gran Canaria off-court

Las Canteras beach is located right in the capital of Las Palmas. Its natural beauty, city-centre location and the services and amenities along its promenade makes it one of Europe’s most famous urban beaches. At sunset its beachfront terraces fill up and the promenade’s cafés, bars and restaurants are lively into the night. We walk from the hotel, can sit on the beach and simply watch the beautiful sights while sipping mojitos or go for a fun hike to the “less traveled” areas of the beach and see the amazing rock formations and the many natural bathing pools.

Old town Vegueta, the old district in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a history of over 500 years, offers variety and a unique location in the south of the urban area. It is today one of the town’s economic, social and tourist centers. The Las Palmas old town is divided in two quarters, named Vegueta (the older part) and Triana, until today one of the nicest and most exclusive shopping boulevards in Gran Canaria. We walk from the hotel, experience a some of Gran Canaria’s history and if you like, spend some time and money in the over 100 wonderful shops and restaurants that we’ll pass by.

If you’re looking for more resort style in Gran Canaria, look to Maspalomas. With a touch of  sophistication in compared to other areas in the south of  Gran Canaria. It’s attractive with a stretch of beaches hard to find to fit anyones tastes. Here you’ll capture the famous dunes and Faro lighthouse typical of the area. Resturants, pubs and the English abound here. It’s also very touristic so prepare to feel that you’ve left Spain behind and entered an international haven of travelers.  The one thing you can’t miss – is the sun!

A nice place to stroll is Puerto de las Nieves in the coastal area. Also the best area to swim in the clean waters of the Atlantic to see Dedo de Dios (God’s Finger) a rock formation reaching out of the sea and a place at sunset to catch the majestic sights of the mountain of Teide.

Here you have truly found the interior of the island. Here you find the symbol of Gran Canaria. The Roque Nublo an 80 meter rock formation sits 1,800 meters above sea level as if it were guarding the island. Walking to the Roque Nublo takes place in about 2 hrs both ways. Anyone can do it and everyone enjoys it because at the end there are undeniable views. If you are afraid of heights … tread lightly on this trip. The Roque Nublo shows you just what makes Gran Canaria such a desirable and beautiful island. On a really clear day you can see Teide, Spain’s highest point.

Teror is a place of pilgrimage for the people of Gran Canaria. Therefore a visit to Teror means a visit to the Basilica. La Plaza de Teror is the main center of town, where you’ll find typical balconies and architecture of the Canary Islands It’s also the central part of the historic center. Shopping in Teror is the best place to find typical Canary Island crafts and gastronomy. Sundays market from 8 – 3 truly showcase all that Teror offer when the locals love to mix with visitors.

And just getting to Bandamas crater offer an interesting windy scenic drive past old vineyards you arrive at the stunning Caldera de Bandama. The volcanic crater sits 1000 meters in diameter and 200 meters deep. The peak at 569 meters has an observation platform where you can find spectacular views of the north, east and mountainous center in the west. It offers a nice 40 minute hike if you dare to climb down inside of the crater. Although it’s been said it’s views are much more impressive from above.

Summer daytime average temperatures are normally in the high twenties to mid-thirties Celsius, usually with a refreshing sea-breeze. In winter temperatures are only a few degrees lower and also daylight hours are longer than those in Europe. For those looking for a chill afternoon or perfect sunset to accompany dinner look to Mogan. It’s charm, colors, florals and fresh sea air rest perfectly in this beachside port. Quaint shopping, resturants and boat rides await in this lovely seaside village, Mogan.