What you have to see:
Nublo Rural Park
The
26,000 hectare natural park in west Gran Canaria contains 30 small villages and
is the island's largest natural area and a Biosphere Reserve. Access is via
several roads from up from the north and west of the island and these go past
the parks viewpoints with fantastic views of the area.
Puerto de Mogán
- A coastal
village that oozes charm
This
quiet and charming coastal village with its small beach is a refuge where you
can recharge your batteries. It's iconic architecture, flower gardens and
little bridges over the seawater canals make a visit to Mogán a cherished
holiday memory.
The Painted Cave
Echoes
of an ancient Canarian people
This
museum and archaeological park are the result of 24 years of excavation and
conservation of an ancient Canarian settlement. They take visitors back to the
early history of the island and, thanks to a glass bubble let you see the
famous cave paintings from close up.
Agaete
- A pretty
refuge for relaxation
This
is the ideal place to take a few days off. You can swim and sunbathe by the
little harbour beach or in the natural pools, fish at sunset, savour local cuisine
in a village restaurant, or just relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere.
Las Canteras beach
- Golden sand and calm waters
Regarded
as one of the best urban beaches in Europe, Las Canteras is a long tongue of
golden sand and calm water that stretches for several kilometres around the
bay. Right in the heart of the city it allows you to enjoy all of its natural
charm and have quality amenities of Las Palmas right at hand
Vegueta Old Town
- Streets that tell stories
This
enclave of traditional architecture, with cobbled streets and old houses with
wooden balconies, is a great reason to leave the beach for a while. On a walk
through the old town you'll come across a range of styles from late-Gothic to
renaissance and also plenty of places for a break at one of its outdoor cafés.