I’ll write you a few tipps what to do in Gran Canari – I did all these things in my holiday last year.

In the southern part of Gran Canaria you should visit Santa Lucia de Tirajana, it’s in the south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in the north east of Puerto Rico.

The small and pretty city, with it’s 56.000 friendly inhabitants offers you different options to spend your time as interesting as possible.

See the awesome landscape with the rocks and green fields, blotched with flowers.
Get impressed by the magnificent Costa de Agaete!

Visit the old castle of Santa Lucia de Tirajana and get in deep touch to Gran Canarian history!
Charter a boat at Puerto de Mogan and enjoy the ocean or catch your own fish for dinner!
Rent a bike and make a trip on your own or cruise leaded by one of the locals through the villages around.

Iff you don’t like any action like this lay down at the beach and relax.

Nearly everything is possible there and people are very friendly and helpful.

For dinner you should try Mirador de Sta. Lucía, its C/ Maestro José Enriquez Hernández,

One of the most breathtaking areas to visit are the sand dunes of Maspalomas, which will truly make you feel one with the nature. Measuring over 400 hectares, the natural reserve is a popular attraction, which is never being overcrowded.

The dunes are located near the popular town of Maspalomas on the south coast of Gran Canaria and can be reached easily from there.

The region is noteworthy, as it boasts some unique plants and species of animals that are native to that area and show ties to Africa.

The lagoon of Maspalomas, which is located in the middle of the dunes, is a major bird nesting center and popular for nature lovers and bird watchers.

The contrast between the dry, yellow coloured dunes that touch the horizon and the blue ocean beyond is truly spectacular and the dunes offer some of the best and most unique hiking opportunities on the whole island.

Recently, tourism has become a bit of a problem, but great measures have been taken to preserve the fauna and flora while allowing a tourism with it´s limit.

Gran Canaria is located in the centre of the Canary archipelago together with Tenerife. The surface is of about 1.532 km².

Only some of the highlights of nature are idyllic bays and marvellous beaches, imposing cliffs, hidden paradises, majestic mountains, impressing volcanic craters, breathtaking ravines mixed with a subtropical vegetation. The isle of Gran Canaria sustains many nature reserves and national parks.

Gran Canaria has become a cosmopolitan island where all over the year numerous cultural events take place everywhere on the island. Many events of music, dance, theatre and cinema or different festivals and many carnival shows and religios events are taking place in Gran Canaria.

Due to the consciousness of tradition of the Canary Islands the origins of some of these events, or so called fiestas, lead back even to the time of the aborigines.

Most of the religios celebrations are in honor of a certain protection saint, givings thanks and heralding the end of the harvest time.

In Playa del Ingles, which means “The English Man’s Beach” you will find a really beautiful beach, which stretches out over 5 kilometers.

That is why you can find a lot of tourism here with a lot of hotels, appartments, restaurants, shops and tourist information points and other facilitys.

So you have to keep in mind that economically Playa del Ingles has elevated prices as it is usual for places frequented by tourists.

Playa del Ingles is especially favoured by gay people. If you like to have a drink or a party, you should take a look at the mall called Yumbo-Center.

If you prefer a calmer place for your holiday you should avoid the huge cities of Gran Canaria and visit the small villages abroad from the tourism, where you can join the traditons of the island.

If you want to get away from the tourist centers, one of the best places to visit is the lovely fishing village Puerto de Mogán.

It is beautifully situated on the southwest of the island and has retained much of its original charm. You wont find rambling hotel complexes here, as the government has forbidden any new buildings which are over two storeys tall. You will find a much cozier ambiance than in lots of similar villages.

Puerto de Mogán boasts a very nice fishing harbor which is connected to the lively marina through a number of canals.

That also earned the village its nickname – “Venice of the Canaries“. Along the marina you can find a multitude of restaurants and inviting bars, which are a popular stopover for yachts on their way to cross the atlantic.

Fridays are especially lively with a weekly market that attracts people from all over the island.

Additionally, it’s the perfect starting place for ferry rides to Puerto Rico and Arguineguin.

And the hills surrounding the village offer a wonderful opportunity for hikers and for those who like trekking.