CONTINENT A MINIATURE. World Biosphere Reserve

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2 A MINIATURE North Coast CONTINENT Gran Canara s a truly Mnature Contnent, a unque feature of the sland that has led the UNESCO to declare over 40% of t a World Bosphere Reserve. Maspalomas dunes Dscover a secret, Gran Canara Roque Nublo, Tejeda Footpath 40 approx World Bosphere Reserve

3 Tlos de Moya Forest Reservor of Las Nñas An Island of contrast Gran Canara, an sland of contrasts, wth a spectacular pcture postcard landscape whch stands out for ts wealth of natural beauty, ts mcro clmates and ts unque geographcal terran.

4 AN OCEAN OF BEACHES 24ºC Average annual temperature Agaete Playa del Inglés 60 klometres of beaches bathed n the Atlantc, all wth ther own dstnct natural features, all of them blessed wth a prvleged sprng-lke clmate 365 days a year.

5 Las Canteras Beach Mogán Beach 128 Beaches TO CHOOSE FROM Marvellous beaches wth fne golden sands. Peaceful and soltary coves accessble from the sea or down spectacular ravnes, wth clean, clear water that can be enjoyed n both wnter and summer. 365 days Maspalomas Beach

6 12 MONTHS TO EXPERIENCE THE SEA PWA World Tour A sea Dvng We are surrounded by water, so enjoy t as you wll. There are 236 klometres of coastlne, warm waters, gentle breezes and sprng-lke temperatures that make up the nfrastructures around the sports marnas n Gran Canara, perfect for nautcal enthusasts throughout the year. Bodyboard

7 The ARC Regatta OF POSSIBILITIES Salng, surf, wndsurf, bodyboard, dvng, sports fshng For good reason, Gran Canara s home to some thrty World Champons and sx Olympc gold medal wnners. 236 km of coastlne Punta de Maspalomas

8 THE OPEN - AIR GYM OPEN all hours Runnng Sports lovers have an endless choce of alternatves to combne ther favourte exercse wth lush countrysde n the nteror, plus stunnng coastal vews. The year round mld clmate on the sland nvtes one and all to do a wde range of sports n natural surroundngs.

9 Mountan bke Surf Hkng Clmbng Sport Hkng, clmbng, surf or cyclng routes are just some of the top choces for toursts n Gran Canara. All year round Gran Canara, Great range of sports

10 Golf all year round Gran Canara plays golf 8 GOLF Salobre Golf Gran Canara s the perfect settng for golfers. Fne weather throughout the year and eght superb golf courses, each wth ther own characterstcs and all wthn a 50 km radus of one another. Anf Tauro Golf

11 Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas El Cortjo Club de Campo Meloneras Golf Playng golf n Gran Canara much more than just dong sport, t s a tradton that goes back to 1891, the year n whch the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas was founded, the frst Golf Club n Span. Snce that tme, Gran Canara has been well known as the deal place to play golf, every sngle day of the year. Courses Maspalomas Golf

12 An OASIS FOR YOUR HEALTH Gran Canara offers a wde range of spa and thalassotherapy centres. The fnest professonals n the feld of wellbeng, and the latest relaxaton and personal care treatments are avalable rght here at the destnaton desgned for restng. The world s purest Aloe Vera Gran Canara Everythng we lve

13 The formula for rest Nature has joned forces wth Gran Canara to offer vstors an endless lst of therapes to ad rest. Treatments wth Aloe Vera, algae, sea muds, salt baths and hydrotherapy are just some of the choces on offer at the Spa and Thalassotherapy centres n Gran Canara, the perfect destnaton to dsconnect and regan vtal energy.

14 THE CHILDREN S CHOICE Maspalomas Beach Gran Canara s frmly focused on the famly, where even the lttle toddlers get to enjoy the safest beaches for bathng, and get up close to nature the whole year round. Fun for the kds and relaxaton for us.

15 Palmtos Park Surf school From a camel rde to a vst to the wld west n Soux Cty, or perhaps a trp n a submarne along the sea bed at Mogán; a voyage to the stunnng world of exotc anmals at Palmtos Park, or an unforgettable day on the sldes n the water park. In Gran Canara, beng bored s unthnkable. Soux Cty The chldrenś PLANET Mogán Submarne AquaLand Camel Route

16 our dentty There s an sland n the Atlantc Ocean: Gran Canara Towns and vllages wth over 500 years of hstory are reflected n the archtecture wth ts dstnct colonal flavour, along wth centures old tradtons wth ther unquely Atlantc dentty. Lttle houses n Agümes Cenobo de Valerón Basílca of Arucas Over

17 Casa de Colón Museum Plaza de Santa Ana 500 years of hstory Castle of Mata Museum As a brdge spannng three contnents, Gran Canara was wtness to the greatest adventure n Hstory: the dscovery of the New World.

18 A SEA OF CULTURES Alfredo Kraus Audtorum Canary Internatonal Musc Festval Classcal musc, opera, theatre and dance, jazz, cnema a top notch programme for every month of the year. The bengn clmate s the man endorsement for the organzaton of open ar cultural actvtes throughout the year, offerng endless possbltes. Theatre and Dance Festval

19 Cueva Pntada n Gáldar Museo Canaro Gran Canara s mportant hstorc legacy goes way back to the frst ancent sland dwellers, whose archaeologcal remans complement a fne cultural agenda. In the museums around Gran Canara, vstors come face to face wth hstory, and get an nsght nto top unversal artstc trends. Centro Atlántco de Arte Moderno Art Gallery Pérez Galdós Theatre Tomás Morales Museum

20 Ths sland s a festa The Festa del Charco n La Aldea Gran Canara s a festa all year round. The fne weather here turns the squares, streets and beaches nto stages for festvals. The rch hstorcal past of the sland s dsplayed through ts popular festas, all marked wth the Canares very own seal. Jo n Festa of El Pno n Teror

21 Carnval Drag Queen Gala The partes If you are nto fancy dress and magcal nghts, then the Carnval s rght up your street. Open ar musc, murgas sngng groups, comparsas dance shows, n a party atmosphere on the sland. There s a splash of colour and a magcal feel that engulf the whole sland. Almond Trees n Flower Festa n Valsequllo Festa of La Rama n Agaete Festa of El Carmen

22 AN ISLAND OF FLAVOURS Gofo Escaldado maze meal Gran Canara s larder s packed wth gourmet products such as tomatoes, cheeses, olves, tropcal fruts, benmesabe almond desert, oranges, sweet bananas, and a huge array of fsh at the markets. The only coffee to be cultvated n Europe, a century old rum, and wnes of unque varetes complete the perfect cusne, to have people around the dnner table n great weather. Flower cheese from Guía Sancocho dsh Gastronomy n Gran Canara, an sland of flavours

23 Red Mojo Sauce Papas arrugadas salted potatoes Cook up SOME HAPPY MOMENTS Rum Factory Coffee from Agaete

24 WE RE GOING SHOPPING Faro de Maspalomas Boulevard Local crafts. FEDAC shop Vegueta Market

25 From prestgous brand boutques to small craft shops. In open ar shoppng areas and local markets. Tax free shoppng n the fnest surroundngs. Vegueta A fun trp wth my frends No VAT Trana Shoppng Area Mesa y López Shoppng Area

26 10 PLACES NOT TO BE MISSED 1 1_ROQUE NUBLO_Tejeda 2 2_CUEVA PINTADA MUSEUM AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK_Gáldar 3 3_PUERTO DE MOGÁN_Mogán 4 4_LAS CANTERAS BEACH_Las Palmas de Gran Canara 5 5_MASPALOMAS DUNES_San Bartolomé de Trajana 6 6_PUERTO DE LAS NIEVES_Agaete 7 7_TEROR TOWN CENTRE_Teror 8 8_VEGUETA_Las Palmas de Gran Canara 9 9_GUAYADEQUE RAVINE_Agümes e Ingeno 10 10_BANDAMA_Las Palmas de Gran Canara

27 TOURISM OFFICES la aldea de san ncolás puerto rco mogán Gáldar Agaete 2 MOYA 6 7 ARTENARA 3 VALLESECO TEJEDA 5 santa maría de guía SAN MATEO 1 maspalomas TEROR FIRGAS 10 arucas 8 SANTA BRÍGIDA VALSEQUILLO INGENIO 9 san agustín playa del nglés 4 AGÜIMES las palmas de gran canara vecndaro santa lucía telde gran canara arport Gran Canara has a wde network of tourst nformaton offces located n all the muncpaltes on the sland. Here, vstors can obtan nformaton on everythng they would lke to know about our culture, customs, places of nterest, etc.

28 Patronato de Tursmo de Gran Canara Trana, Las Palmas de Gran Canara Tel: (+34) Fax: (+34)