Top Things to do in Gran Canaria
Things to do in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park.
Restaurants in Gran Canaria
1. Casco Historico de Arucas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Keith70 - Worksop, United Kingdom
Firstly if you are visiting by car make sure tou parl legally and pay in metered areas. I saw two vehicles being towed away near the church. Arucas is a little village inland, accessed from the north, and it has a huge church of cathedral-sized proportions. Inside you can appreciate the height and size. there are beautiful stained gl;ass windows .
2. Calle Triana
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4.5 based on 1,704 reviews
Street with upscale shopping
Reviewed By 154rox - Stamford, United States
Anything you want is probably here, there are many restaurants along the way and no cars so walking is easy and leisurely. Lots of local shops. Try cafe SOL for coffee. Nice service and presentation and a good energy boost along the way. Very fair prices.
3. Barrio de San Francisco
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
4. Templo Ecumenico El Salvador
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
Horario de Misas católicas: De Mayo a Septiembre: de lunes a viernes a las 20h, sábados 20h y domingos 10h y 20h. De Octubre a Abril: de lunes a viernes a las 18:30h, sábados a las 20h y domingos a las 10h y 18h.
Reviewed By martinbE5225FF - Harrogate, United Kingdom
the beach is the most amazing to look at from above while on the promenade the church is stunning during sunset the sun shines through the stained glass windows
5. Paseo Costa Canaria
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4.5 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By Tamandmarion - Ardrossan, United Kingdom
We love walking and this is a lovely walk right along to the sand dunes and back take plenty water lovely views all the way along
6. Vegueta
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4.5 based on 2,587 reviews
Reviewed By xqwiszianne
Across the road from the commercial shopping area of Las Palmas, this compact town is full of historical buildings with beautiful architectures - Casa de Colon mansion, Santa Ana cathedral, town hall, museums and galleries. Meander around the cobbles streets then take a moment to absorb and enjoy the atmosphere in one of the plenty outdoor terraces.
7. Basilica de la Virgen del Pino
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4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By 686anamarijap
Very nice basilica in the center of town Terror. Good measures to prevent the spread of covid infection. There is enough parking space. In front there are stands with original desserts. I would recommend everyone to come for a walk here.
8. Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
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4.5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By Davidjellis - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
My wife and I were lucky to have visited the impressive San Juan Bautista church in Arucas in December when the nativity scene was on display. The church is very imposing and stands proud over the town as you approach. Although it looks really old, it's actually quite a modern construction, but done in a gothic style that suggests it is centuries old. We had around 30 minutes inside the church as part of a full day cruise ship excursion and it was lovely to see it from the inside. The huge nativity scene was a sight to behold, really impressive, with some moving parts too. Apart from the nativity scene the grand looking chandelier was also impressive. If you are visiting Gran Canaria this church is well worth checking out.
9. Anfi Playa
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4.5 based on 699 reviews
Reviewed By highimpactuk - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
One of the best beaches on the island, it was developed with sand imported from the caribbean as part of the Anfi del Mar resort. It is a great place to spend time - made even better with less-crowded, socially distanced sunbeds when we visited.
10. Finca Los Castanos
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Finca Los Castanos is a farm that grows coffee, located in the Valley of Agaete, only one place of Europe where coffee is grown traditionally (XIX). On our farm you can meet growing coffee, and all the processes before to drinking from a cup. Come and meet us.
Reviewed By Radicek - Amadores, Spain
We took a day off the beach and visited secluded Agaete valley to check the coffee plantation in Agaete. It was a lovely experience. Short walk through some coffee tree area, seeing different local fruit and other plants, meeting chicken which live on the property. Walking up you can see oranges, mango, avocado, figues... all in natural habitat. If it is raining or after rain which is not very frequent you can ask for plastic poncho :-) The tour ends in the sheltered seating area, where owners of the facility will explain every detail of small family coffee production company and also entertain you with description of details of steps of coffee production, while you sip on the cup of their yummy rare coffee and bite on delicious home made pastries. You will get to try manual coffee bean roasting as well. Of course there is some small shopping of local products possible, the roasted almonds are addictive. :-) cards are accepted :-) Both owners are very friendly and nice :-) parking on the premises free of charge. Highly recommend :-)
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