Just Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is part of an archipelago nestled just off the African continent. Once called the Fortunate Isles, now sometimes called the 'Hawaii of Europe'.

Gran Canaria has had an interesting and long history with many nations claiming ownership of the island, but since the 15th century without challenge Gran Canaria and the other Canary islands have belonged to the Spanish crown. Gran Canaria has everything to offer the holidaymaker. Gran Canaria is often regarded as a mini continent because of it's distinct climate. Due to the now extinct volcano rising through the centre of Gran Canaria it is possible to travel a short distance and watch the weather dramatically change. As a general rule, the north of Gran Canaria has more rainfall and is green and far more lush than the arid south with it's desert like conditions. Information on the weather in Gran Canaria and up to date weather reports.

Gran Canaria offers sand dunes set against green and rocky mountains, and all within easy reach of some of the best places to stay in the world. Gran Canaria offers everything any tourist could wish for. Gran Canaria offers peaceful breaks and rural countryside to lively resorts full of nightclubs, bars, cafés and restaurants. To discover more about Gran Canaria there is a wide choice of museums, exhibitions and other attractions, a diverse variety of sports including golf; hundreds of different bars, cafés and restaurants where there truly is something for everyone, whether it's a quiet drink you are wishing for or something a little more entertaining and interactive like the famous "Sparkles show bar" which features a host of different drag shows for all ages throughout the week.

From Puerto Rico to the world famous Playa del Inglés all the way to Las Palmas you will find yourself spoilt for choice as to where you are going to eat. The diversity of restaurants on Gran Canaria offer the diner, food from around the world, not forgetting, all the amazing, exclusively Canarian based fish restaurants.

With so much on offer on Gran Canaria, and now with even more choices given to you by JustGranCanaria.com the real question is, why would you want to go anywhere else other than Gran Canaria for your well deserved holiday?

What The JustGranCanaria.com Gran Canaria Travel Guide Offers Our Visitors

Information on the major towns, tourist resorts, and best places to visit while you are on Gran Canaria island.
An open Chat Room through which you can talk to other visitors to the website.
A General Classifieds Ads section that primarily covers Gran Canaria, where for advertising periods up to two months you pay only a very small administration charge. The General Classifieds section can also be used to advertise the fact that you are looking for work, or if you looking for items in particular.

The ability to view and share images of Gran Canaria through our Photo Gallery

Information on how to get around Gran Canaria including information on all local transport including the buses, taxis, the airport, and the hiring of cars and other modes of transport.

Detailed information about shopping. Where the Shopping centres in Gran Canaria are etc.

Really useful information on living in Gran Canaria and buying property plus a handy Currency Converter

Of course we have taken the principal twons of Gran Canaria, and the major tourist resorts, and given each their own page. You will find the access to this information under the heading Gran Canaria from the left menu

As any good travel guide should we have also given you excellent information on the different Theme Parks and Water Parks as well plus a whole stack of different Excursions, and marine excursions that can be enjoyed on Gran Canaria.

If by chance, you need a hard copy of a travel guide for Gran Canaria to bring on holiday with you, we would recommend a visit to our Bookstore where you will find a large selection of travel and tourist guides that cover Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands. Many of the travel guides which can be found in the bookstore are actually cheaper than buying them once you have arrived.

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All this and more. We have even more coming very soon!!!

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