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Gran Canaria
Spain · LPA
Dunes, mountains, and a beach for every taste.
About
Gran Canaria, also Grand Canary Island, is the third-largest and second-most-populous island of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the Atlantic coast of Northwest Africa. As of 2023 the island had a population of 862,893 that constitutes approximately 40% of the population of the archipelago. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is the largest city of the Canary Islands and the ninth-largest city of Spain.
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- affordability · good
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Weather through the year
- Jan54°F5d wet
- Feb56°F6d wet
- Mar57°F8d wet
- Apr61°F5d wet
- May65°F4d wet
- Jun70°F2d wet
- Jul80°F1d wet
- Aug82°F2d wet
- Sep73°F3d wet
- Oct68°F5d wet
- Nov61°F8d wet
- Dec55°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
70s Buggy ride in Gran Canaria.From $266 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-upFrom $107 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 peopleFrom $339 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran CanariaFrom $1,185 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jetski Tour in Maspalomas - Unlicensed - Guided ExperienceFrom $154 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran CanariaFrom $64 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), about 13 mi away.
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