Gran Canaria self catering holidays Spectacular beaches, volcanic craters, lush flora and a buzzing capital city
Overview
Gran Canaria self catering holiays - it's the third largest island of the seven that make up the Canaries archipelago and is extremely popular as a holiday destination throughout the year for good reason. It has a rich culture, fascinating history and is packed with things to see and do for all ages and tastes.
Gran Canaria is an island of extreme variety from the dry south where you'll find the tourist centre of the island to the lush green valleys in the north. Then you have the bustling cosmopolitan east and the island's capital, Las Palmas. On the western coast, you will discover wild and rugged landscapes including volcanic craters.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Las Palmas |
| Population | 866,000 |
| Currency | Euro |
| Language | Spanish |
| Highest mountain | Pico de las Nieves |
| Main airport | Gran Canaria |
| Coastline | 236kms |
| Surface area | 1,560 km2 |
Featured holiday rentals
Self catering holiday rentals along the beach resorts and villages of Gran Canaria are plentiful and certainly good value especially for family holidays. You will find beachfront villas, often with private swimming pool, spacious apartments and family holiday homes to rent along the entire coast. Around the mountainous region of the island, the beach villas are replaced by exquisite hillside fincas (country estates) that are ideal for getting away from all the bustle often found in the popular coastal resorts.
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With 300 days of sunshine, Gran Canaria is a year-round playground with weather to suit sun worshippers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Gran Canaria has a tropical climate with hot, dry summers and mild, winters. During the summer, the average daily high is 82°F/28°C and the average high over the year is 22°C with a low of 18°C. The north of the island receives more rainfall and is slightly cooler than the south. So if you prefer lush green vegetation, a self catering holiday rental on Gran Canaria's northern coast is your best choice.
Holidays in North Gran Canaria
The northern part of the island remains in stark contrast to the popular holiday hot spots such as Playa del Ingles in the south, in terms of tourist numbers. With its lush green landscape, slighter cooler climate and incredible mountain trails and historic villages, North Gran Canaria is refreshing, invigorating and won't be below the radar for long.
Holidays in South Gran Canaria
A magnet for holiday rentals, the south of Gran Canaria has the highest concentration of beach resorts on the island. With golden sandy beaches, watersports galore and a nightlife to rival the best in the Med, Gran Canaria's south coast is a mecca for family holidays and those looking to party. Playa del Ingles is the party capital but there are many resorts such as Puerto Rico that are quieter and offer a more refined holiday experience with great value villa rentals.
Top things to see & do in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is packed with things to see and do to suit the whole family. Lush tropical gardens, historic towns and the capital of Las Palmas can be found in the east. If you are looking for watersports and water parks, the majority of these are in the south of the island.
| Attraction | Resort | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking trails | Pico de las Nieves | 39 |
| Snorkelling | Puerto de Morgan | 81 |
| Cave exploring | Anguimes | 33 |
| Rainforest & swimming tour | Doramas Forest | 10 |
| Offroad UTV buggying | Fataga Natural Park | 68 |
| Aqualand waterpark | Maspalomas | 55 |
| Whale & dolphin watching | Puerto Rico | 67 |
Distance in kms from Las Palmas
Our view on self catering holidays in Gran Canaria
The beautiful Canary island of Gran Canaria, with its long hot summers and mild winters attracts tourists from all over the world throughout the year. Young and old, there is something for everyone whether it's the beaches and theme parks or the delights of the quaint villages. The only problem is time - there is simply too many wonderful places to see and things to do and by staying in a self catering holiday rental, you have the freedom and flexibility to do what you when you want so you can experience and explore Gran Canaria at your own pace.
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