Index, this web site - Gran Canaria

 

You may find it convenient to use this page to get o overview of this web site. A short description is attached to the links. The aim is to give a quick overview  about Gran Canaria, mainly the areas related to tourism.

Beaches and resorts on the coast

  • Las Palmas. The capital of the Canary Islands
  • Bahia Feliz: A smaller costal resort on the South East coast of Gran Canaria
  • Playa del Besudo: Small beach with difficult access
  • San Augustin. Popular costal resort. A preferred place to live as well for the residents of  Gran Canaria
  • Playa del Ingles: The biggest tourist resort on Gran Canaria
  • Maspalomas: Just next to Playa del Ingles, but more quiet. You find a lot of bungalow type accommodation in this area
  • Meloneras: Joining Maspalomas, Dominated by smart hotels in the 4/ 5 star range
  • Pasito Blanca: Marina and villa complex. Photo gallery contain 2 photos from area.
  • Arquinequin: Town with fishing port. Hotels lying in the outskirts of town.
  • Patalavaca: Where the coast starts to be more wild and, and the mountains reaches the shore line, is where you find the resort of Patalavaca
  • Puerto Rico: Well known holiday resort on the South West coast of Gran Canaria
  • Playa de los Amadores: This place is surrounding a man made beach. The resort is still being developed. It is just a few kilometres from Puerto Rico.
  • Taurito: Small resort on the South West coast of Gran Canaria. Close to Puerto de Mogan
Photo galleries
Hotel information
Other
  • Maps from Gran Canaria. Also street map from Playa del Ingles with street index
  • Transport: Bus plans for Las Palmas and Gran Canaria, and links to the major ferry companies
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