Perhaps this part of the world has a peculiar charm, an inexplicable beauty, with so much sunshine, long beaches and endless adventures, these are the “Happy Isles” or Gran Canaria.
Spanish Gran Canaria is the ultimate tourist destination whether you are looking for a beach holiday, relaxation or golf vacation. Rent a holiday home in Gran Canaria and choose from a large selection of holiday apartments, holiday villas, rural homes, cottages, houses and other types of holiday rentals in Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria Island is the second most populated island, after Tenerife, of the Canary Islands archipelago. On Gran Canaria is the largest city in the Canary Islands, namely Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, where the parliament of the islands is located. Gran Canaria is definitely a paradise for lovers of windsurfing, diving, golf, horseback riding, and fishing. One can enjoy the volcanoes that comes out steam from and feel the cool breeze of the ocean. Gran Canaria means beauty, it has green parks, and streets covered with flowers and lit by sunshine. Active travelers will find lots of adrenaline boosting activities such as hiking, horse tours or water sports in Gran Canaria. Cultural travelers will find plenty of museums, churches and historic cities to explore, and will have the chance to immerse in the atmosphere of the colorful and cosmopolitan capital of Las Palmas. With the proper means of transportation you can explore the island in 3 days, indulge in sun baking or simply blend with the environment, or fully enjoy your vacation and have fun.
The attractions that Gran Canaria offers are more than enough – a Cathedral from the XVI-XVII century, San Antonio monastery, Santo Domingo square, as well as the house of Columbus, located in the capital of Las Palmas. The great explorer visited the islands on his way to the New World in 1492 and stayed for about a month in the Governor’s house – a small three-storey house in Spanish style. The name of the governor is forgotten, but the glory of Columbus has spread over this house. The house-museum has a collection of items from his era as well as several items that once belonged to him. Of great interest is also the Bandama crater, over 1 km wide and 200 meters deep. You will find on its bottom a fruit farm with a neat building. Nature lovers shouldn’t miss Parque Rural del Nublo at the foot of Pico de las Nieves, which is rich in species typical of the archipelago.
Extremely interesting is the origin of the name – Gran Canaria. Everything started from the bloodthirsty dogs – called kanis, worshipped by the first settlers of the islands – guanchite. Before the Canary Islands were known as “islands of prosperity” and “Happy Islands”, which among other things, best describes them even today. Their beauty can not be described, you just have to go there and experience this unforgettable world.
Gran Canaria has many natural resources, in addition to its beaches, and this is the perfect place to go back to nature. A tourist may chose from visiting beautiful natural regions, practicing adventure sports or just watching hundreds of unique native species. In Gran Canaria, anything is possible for those wishing to become one with Mother Nature.
