Top Things to do in Gran Canaria
Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
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. Casa de Colon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,841 reviews
Christopher Columbus' house is now a history museum, displaying several of his belongings, including his drawings, journals and a portrait.
Reviewed By VacaCouple2014 - New York City, United States
For history buffs this is a must see. The travels of the Nina,Pinta, and Santa Maria are all on display with replicas of the boats and a life-size replica of a cabin so you can imagine what it was like to travel back then and explore new worlds. Fascinating history with photos, provision lists, artifacts and more
2. Barranco de Guayadeque
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4.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By 7edg - London, United Kingdom
This baranco is very long. To get the most out of it I'd recommend heading to Montana de las tierras and starting out from there. We drove but saw taxis which you could pick up from aguimes. There was also evidence of a bus service, although I'd want to check the timetable before relying on them, not sure how frequent the service is. Once you've parked up you can follow the track up for as long as you like. It gives some great views of the area you've driven through. The trail also continues on through the baranco. We only had an hour of daylight so didn't go far. But looks like you could quite happily walk carry on for plenty a mile (although obviously check a map for trails). Also on the road from aguimes to the mountain you'll see the interpretation centre for the valley. Sadly it was closed for technical reasons when were there (mid December 2019).
3. Casco Historico de Arucas
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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 .
4. Caldera de Bandama
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4.5 based on 1,091 reviews
Reviewed By Roadboy - London, United Kingdom
A highlight of our stay in Gran Canaria (where much of the landscape closer to the coast is, to be honest, ugly and ravaged); the 3.5km walk worked very well going clockwise, so ignore the sign to the Caldera itself (see warning in previous review) and follow the road toward Pico Bandama. Great views, and good exercise on the ups and downs. Important WARNING if coming by hourly bus 311 from Las Palmas: we (and a dozen or so other tourists) should have ignored the driver mischievously calling out 'Bandama'; unfortunately, we all got out at the village of Bandama, rather than the Caldera, and had 2km of road walk uphill to get to the start of the ridge walk. I suspect the local passengers on board have a good laugh about tourists' stupidity once the bus carries on to the Caldera without us.
5. Playa de Las Canteras
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4.5 based on 7,873 reviews
Reviewed By deltaman0_0 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Our second visit in December 2018 and now in January 2020, We have had wonderful weather on both visits, Great walk along the wonderful 3.5 km promenade a great clean beach with facilities for the disabled to enjoy the beach, excellent restaurants and cafés Don't miss out on this amazing place.
6. Jardin Botanico Viera & Clavijo
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4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
This unique garden erected on the side of a ravine has examples of every kind of vegetation found on the Canaries.
Reviewed By Joel43_12 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Short bus ride from Las Palmas, the driver told us where to get off. We entered via the upper (free) entrance and made our way down steep paths towards the lower entrance. there is an amazing variety of plants, trees (including numerous Dragon trees) and cacti (over a third of the world's known cacti). The gardens are well maintained with clean toilets, a restaurant near the upper entrance and were peaceful, not many visitors in February. We would certainly go back if we visited Gran Canaria again.
7. 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.
8. Playa de Maspalomas
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4.5 based on 8,363 reviews
Reviewed By SebP_AnnaB - Brussels, Belgium
The Dunes and Beach of Maspalomas are a surprising sight and something not seen every day. Get lost in the dramatic sweeping dunes, walking along their crest of in the valleys between only to find before you a beautiful beach with inviting waters, even in December I was able to spend 45 minutes in the water! Key Points: 1) Bring Sunblock and Water. Not a lot of shade in the area and you don't want to wait for hours in lines a the drink shacks. 2) Dunes are gorgeous and fun. Have fun, try running down the dunes and jumping by the edge! 3) Be careful of the rip-tide. Maspalomas beach is a place where currents intersect. On some days the riptide is enough to carry you away even if you're in knee-high water. 4) Not a nude beach, specifically. But plenty of nude people. However, people are comfortable is how they do the beach there.
9. 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
10. 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
