🚙 Jeep & adventure
Gran Canaria
Maspalomas Dunes Camel Ride
30 minutes4.5(5,124)
Ride through the Maspalomas dunes on a guided camel caravan and enjoy the desert-like scenery.
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Gran Canaria
Mini continent of landscapes
Gran Canaria is often called 'a continent in miniature': desert dunes, green mountain villages and a lively capital, all within an hour's drive. The southern coast is a winter-sun magnet, while Las Palmas has one of the best city beaches in Europe.
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🚗 Car rental
Gran Canaria
Compare Car Rental at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
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🐋 Whale watching
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
2.5 hours4.2(615)
Catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico with a swim stop and a sighting guarantee: if no whales or dolphins are spotted, you get a free trip valid for a year.
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✈️ Airport transfers
Gran Canaria
Private Transfer from Gran Canaria Airport to Your Hotel
20–45 min
Pre-book a private vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to your accommodation, with the route and pickup arranged before arrival.
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Know before you go
Best for
Beach, city and nature without long drives; winter sun; and a welcoming, LGBTQ+-friendly scene around Maspalomas.Maybe skip if: anyone seeking a remote, untouched island.
When to go
Superb for winter sun (Nov–Mar) on the south coast, and pleasant all year round.
Getting around
A good bus network (Global) covers the coast; add a car for the mountainous interior.
💡 Local tip
Playa de las Canteras in Las Palmas is a world-class urban beach almost no resort tourist visits — and the interior villages hold the island's real soul.
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Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés
The dunes resort belt: upmarket Maspalomas and livelier Playa del Inglés.
Puerto de Mogán
The prettiest harbour town: canals, quiet days and a family-friendly pace.
Puerto Rico
A terraced cliff resort with sane prices, boat trips and water sports.
Las Palmas
The capital, with Las Canteras city beach and the old town of Vegueta.
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Resorts, quiet villages and city stays — the complete guide to choosing where to base yourself in Gran Canaria.
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Eat like a local
12 Gran Canaria producers
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Gran Canaria planning guides
Practical reading before you book: getting there, moving around and when to go.
- Best Hikes in Gran Canaria (2026): Roque Nublo Booking, Pico de las Nieves & MoreRoque Nublo now needs a free booking, the La Goleta car park is closed and a shuttle bus takes you up. How that works, plus Pico de las Nieves, Roque Bentayga, Bandama and Charco Azul.3 min read
- Where to Stay in Gran Canaria: Best Areas in 2026Resorts, quiet villages and city stays — the complete guide to choosing where to base yourself in Gran Canaria.2 min read
- Things to Do in Gran Canaria: Complete 2026 GuideFrom Maspalomas dunes to Roque Nublo hikes and Las Palmas city life — the best experiences across Gran Canaria.4 min read
- Getting Around Gran Canaria (2026)Compare buses, rental cars, taxis and tours for travelling between Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas, the southern resorts and mountain villages.1 min read
- Gran Canaria Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 DaysCombine Maspalomas, Las Palmas, mountain villages, beaches and the north in a realistic Gran Canaria itinerary.1 min read
- Gran Canaria with Kids: Practical Family GuidePlan Gran Canaria with children using family beaches, short excursions, realistic mountain journeys and the right base.1 min read
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