As
Canarian Transfer we already
talked about practical information
about Gran Canaria.
Today is time to discover the different touristic zones of Gran Canaria.
It’s
known also simply as "Las Palmas", it is the capital of the
island and also the most populated zone. It is close to the airport and it is
easily to reach, so it results to be among the most important touristic zones
of Gran Canaria.
Las
Palmas is a very dynamic town that combines culture, leisure and tourism. It
count on a nice temperature all the year long, between 22 and 25 degrees.
On
the other side, it offers to the visitor interesting urban beaches, that with the
hotels and the extra services, transforms it in a perfect tourist place for the
entire year. We cannot forget the famous Carnival of Las Palmas, an event that
you cannot miss.
Agaete is a nice village
situated in the north east of Gran Canaria. It has been able to conserve its very
interesting historical center.
For
its special position, with beaches and ravine, valleys and the Natural Park of Tamadaba, Agaete is a different touristic place for who is
looking in Gran Canaria for more than just sun and party.
Situated
in the south of Gran Canaria, Maspalomas is for many people, the main
touristic area of Gran Canaria. Its dunes are worldwide wellkonwn, and they
belong to the Natural Reserve of Dunas
de Maspalomas.
In
addition to its 6 Km of famous beaches, Maspalomas offers different kind of
options related to the leisure. In this zone there are different parks such Mundo
Aborigen or Palmitos Park.
The
profile of the tourist who chose Maspalomas is different: there are families
with children, old people, young couples and a lot of tourists belonging to LGTB.
With
Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés is one of the most animated zone of Gran
Canaria. The leisure offer during the day and at night is huge, with every kind of
activities.
It
is a zone animated 24/24h so it is no properly indicated for whom is looking
for quite.
It
is one among the most fancy zones of Gran Canaria. Meloneras is in the south of
the island and its environment is the antagonist of Playa del Inglés.
Everything
is more relaxed and exclusive, the profile of the tourists is totally different
than the other zones. There are different zones of leisure to enjoy.
It
is known also as "Venice of Canary
Islands", Puerto de Mogán is nice place, crossed by canals.
It
is a quite environment, and one of the european places with more light hours. Tourists can get lost among the streets without the feeling to be in a
famous destination.
The special position of Puerto Rico, with the mountains that protect it from the wind,
makes this enclave the perfect place where practice water sports.
Here important events are celebrated: for istance the Championshipof fishing of height. It is
also a point where you can start the cetacean sightseeing.
The dark tone of the beaches of San Agustin draws
attention, even though it is in the south of the island. On the other hand,
its calm waters invite families. It is close to zones like Playa del Inglés, so
it is perfect in order to combine quite during the day and party at night.
Now
that you know the different touristic zones of Gran Canaria, as Canarian Transfer we suggest you to
visit the island.
It
is a place full of contrasts in which there is time enough for everything:
relax, beaches, visiting interesting places, nature, shopping, nightlife.
Once you
decided your accomodation, we will offer the best transfer service from the
airport and also very interesting excursions.
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