Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands , and has the largest population. It's often described as a "continent in miniature" because it has so much variety to offer.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the North East of the island, is one of Spain's largest cities and the second-largest port in Europe.
The south coast of the island is now dominated by the tourist resorts which generate most of the island's economy.
The centre of the island is mountainous, with the remains of ancient pine forests on the peaks.
Regions
Las Palmas of Gran Canaria, is the Capital of the island. Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria is the tourist zone, there are the most offert for enjoy in this island.
Cities
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a capital city in the island.
Talk
Castilian Spanish. In the tourist areas; English and Deutsch.
See
The sand dunes in Maspalomas (ask for "Las Dunas de Mapalomas"). San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The south of Gran Canaria is famous for the variety of beachs. The longest beach is "playa del Inglés" and "Maspalomas". In Mogan there are other famous beachs like "Amadores", "Anfi del Mar", "puerto rico", "Mogán".. fantastic places all them.
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