Gran Canaria, with its population of more than 800,000, is the most densely populated of the islands in the archipelago. It is also an island rich in culture, folklore and history, that can boast about having “probably the best climate in the world” (World Health Organisation report 2001).
The vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of Las Palmas is located in the north east tip of the island and can boast important educational, recreational and financial centres as well as a harbour that is large enough to play host to the world’s largest ever passenger vessel, the Queen Mary 2.
Las Palmas can also boast the first golf course opened in Spain, and along with several other championship golf facilities, has made the game one of the many attractions to this all year round sports paradise.
Tourism, along with agriculture and fishing, forms a major part of the thriving economy. Based in the south of the island, tourism dominates the area between San Agustin and Playa de Mogan. Its many varied resorts offer every kind of attraction, including miles of dramatic sand dunes plus many natural and man made beaches that are surrounded by the world’s finest hotels, restaurants and shopping and leisure facilities. These are facilities that offer everything from Four Basilicas to Four Tops, Bizet to Bingo and Lalique to La Belle.
However, just a few kilometres inland and you will discover another world of delights; the best Canarian food in “El Centro” Guayadeque, folklore in Arucas and Aguimes, the architecture of Teror and the mountain walks of Los Nieves and Cruz Grande, to name but a few. It is no wonder that our island is one of the foremost destinations on the world tourist map by virtue of its clean air climate, stunning facilities and for the lifestyle and business opportunities that it provides.
Its wonderful amenities are legendary, but coupled with the staggering natural geographical beauty and radiance, it is little wonder that the island is the main destination for over 3 million holidaymakers a year, many of whom return year after year and eventually make their homes here in Gran Canaria
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