Gran Canaria - paradise island
About the island ↓
The Department of Climate Research at Syracuse University in the United States of America conducted various studies of about 590 areas in the world, as a result of which it was found that in Gran Canaria the seasons smoothly change from one to another, 90% of the sun and an acceptable temperature. According to scientists, the island of Gran Canaria is an almost ideal place to live.
Gran Canaria is located in the central part of the Canary archipelago and is the third largest, despite its name Gran (translated as Big), beautiful nature, golden beaches, historical sites and vibrant nightlife of the youth center attract a large number of tourists to Gran Canaria Island.
The island of Gran Canaria is often called the “mini-continent”. There you can find almost all the landscapes of the Canary archipelago.
Gran Canaria in its shape resembles a round cone with a diameter of about 60 kilometers and up to 1950 meters in height. Bottomless ravines are located around the entire perimeter of the island. The island is significantly different in its landscapes and nature, in the southern part there are deserts, and in the northern part there are incredible volcanic huge protruding rocks on the peaks, green slopes and almost black volcanoes. In the center of the island there are pine forests, and in the west - the deepest gorges. The nature of the island fascinates with its mismatched landscapes. On the coast you can find outlandish rocks and dunes of golden sand. In the heart of Gran Canaria, quiet valleys lie between huge cliffs, and calm deserts are located near green tropical forests and banana plantations. And near the city of Las Palmas, you can see tiny white villages and the remains of the long-gone civilization of the “Guanches”.
The island of Gran Canaria is dissected by a mountain range into two climate zones: the humid north and the opposite dry south. Almost all beaches are located in the southern part of Gran Canaria, where a dry and sunny climate prevails. In the southern part of the island, the sun almost always shines, because the mountains in the central part do not allow northern clouds to break through, so in the south you can swim and sunbathe all year round. It is because of this that all the main tourism centers of Gran Canaria are located in the sunny south. More precisely, on a stretch of coast from Puerto de Mogan in the southwest to Baia Feliz, six kilometers east of the desert dunes of Maspalomas. You can enjoy with your own eyes the beauties of this fabulous place - a small piece of the Sahara on the very shores of the Atlantic Ocean with a rare, mild and dry climate.
In this mesmerizing place is the decoration of the entire island of Gran Canaria - these are sand dunes, the height of which can reach the height of a three-story building.
Maspalomas combines five resorts with eight kilometers of beach and presents tourist centers of various sizes and levels, where you can get services at the level of a big city, and in others - complete peace and relaxation. In addition to this peaceful place - silent sandy beaches, Gran Canaria boasts also wild steep sections, such as Gigui, or rocky, several hundred meters high, cliffs, such as Anden Verde.
If you have decided to spend an unforgettable holiday in the Canary Islands, start planning your Gran Canaria holiday right now. And if you still have doubts, then perhaps this information will help you decide faster.
They say that information costs money, but we are ready to provide you with any information about holidays in Gran Canaria absolutely free of charge. We will help you learn what many tourists learn only when they arrive on the island. I think it is not necessary to say once again that vacation is a holy time. The better the vacation was, the more pleasant and productive the work after it. If you love the sun, the beach and gentle waves, then you won't find a better place to stay than Gran Canaria. At the airport, you will be greeted warmly by representatives of your travel agency and will help you quickly get to the hotel. A lot of tourists are worried that they can get lost with representatives of the travel agency and be completely alone in an unfamiliar country. These fears are in vain because, as soon as you get off the plane, you will immediately be met by a guide with a sign in his hands, where either your last name or the name of the travel agency will be written.
As a rule, the name of the travel agency is indicated on the voucher. If you plan your vacation to Gran Canaria correctly and learn as much as possible about this place, then there will be no surprises and nothing will interfere with your vacation.
Please note that on Gran Canaria you can easily find your “place in the sun”, as the beaches here are very spacious. About 8 km of sandy beach, 5 of which are dunes, will greet you warmly and you will not have to look long and hard for a place to stay, squeezing into the crowd of tourists. True, some of our compatriots are a little embarrassed by the large number of nudists on the beaches of Gran Canaria, but this is a personal matter for everyone. I must say that no matter what time you come to rest, you can always soak up the ocean, because there is a lot of sun here, and therefore you can afford to swim in the ocean waters all year round. Of course, the water will not be very warm, but still not icy.
Also, it is difficult to find a more comfortable climate for recreation. It's not for nothing that Gran Canaria is called the "island of eternal spring. " The air here is pretty fresh. Many tourists appreciate Gran Canaria because there is no sweltering heat here. In December and January it can be partly cloudy, and the average temperature at night is 15-17 degrees. Therefore, if you decide to visit Gran Canaria in winter, then take a sweatshirt with you for evening walks.
In addition, holidays in Gran Canaria will not appeal to those who prefer to be with their compatriots all the time. Here you will not meet crowds of Russian tourists, but perhaps that is why on this island there is still a very tactful and respectful attitude towards them. Also, during the entire stay, you may not hear your native speech. If you come to a restaurant or cafe, then you will not find a menu in Russian.
But if you have a Russian-speaking guide with you, he will help you quickly solve problems with the language barrier.
It is very important to set the clock on time so that there are no problems with the time zone. The time here is London. It should also be noted that you do not have to rack your brains over which currency to purchase, since the euro is used in Gran Canaria. You can exchange euros at home, or you can buy this currency at any exchange office in Gran Canaria.
Finally, a few words must be said about the level of hotels in Gran Canaria. If you prefer an elite vacation in 5-star hotels, where there is a huge amount of youth entertainment, then you better refrain from traveling to Gran Canaria. Here you will find only a measured rest. In luxury hotels there are a lot of people of rather old age. Most of the European youth prefer not expensive housing. The most popular among Russian tourists are 3-star hotels.
