Maspalomas Dunes
A nature reserve of more than 400 hectares of sand by the sea, with La Charca lagoon and the Maspalomas lighthouse. Sunrise or sunset, with golden sand and no heat, is the best time to enjoy it.
Top attractions in Gran Canaria
What you can't miss in Gran Canaria, with photos and context.
Roque Nublo
The roughly 80-metre monolith crowning the island's summits at more than 1,800 metres. A short trail leads up to it and, on clear days, you can see Tenerife's Teide above the sea of clouds.
Vegueta
The founding district of Las Palmas (1478): cobbled streets, wooden balconies, Santa Ana Cathedral and the Casa de Colón, which recalls Columbus's stop on his way to the Americas.
Puerto de Mogán
A south-western fishing village with canals, white houses covered in bougainvillea and a calm beach. Known as the 'Venice of the Canaries', it's the island's best spot for a harbour sunset.
Las Canteras Beach
Las Palmas's city beach: about 3 km of sand sheltered by a natural reef, La Barra, which turns it into a pool for swimming and snorkeling right in the centre.
Guayadeque Ravine
A green ravine between Agüimes and Ingenio with houses and even a chapel carved into the rock, cave restaurants and sites of the ancient Canarians.