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While Gran Canaria is most known for its beaches, the island's scenery is some of the most diversified in Europe. Visitors to Gran Canaria, the archipelago's third-largest island and nicknamed the "mini-continent," can take advantage of the island's nearly 60 kilometres of beaches, Canary Pine Forests, spa treatments available to the general public, shifting dunes, and an abundance of mouthwatering cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Although Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, is busy and vibrant, its harbour, streets, and canals are more traditional in Puerto de Mogan, allowing tourists to see a more traditional part of the island. Summer daytime temperatures often vary from the mid-twenties to the mid-thirties, and these temperatures are usually accompanied by a sea wind. The island is only a few degrees cooler in the winter, making it a fantastic destination for those chilly December and January months in the United Kingdom.
You may spend a lot of time exploring Gran Canaria's natural wonders, such as the Palmitos wildlife park and boat tours, which allow you to see the island's fauna as well as that from further away. It's an exciting mix of shopping and historic villages with gorgeous landscape and sandy beaches, as well as charming bars and nightclubs. Many consider the restaurants to be one of the island's best features.
Furthermore, Gran Canaria's 500-year-old heritage of culinary innovation is a magnificent part of the Canary Islands experience. Food traditions and the many ships that docked at the island's ports over the years have all contributed to the wide variety of flavours that can be found today.