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At the centre of the seven Canary Islands, Gran Canaria features tropical sand dunes, cliffs and beautiful scenery with camel rides, water park, naturist beach and fun fair. This island definitely has something for everyone.
Puerto Rico has water sports on their famous man made beach. Playa del Ingles has three water parks. There is also golf, football, 10 pin bowling and Go Karting.
Food: Fresh fruit, vegetables in soups, or covered in spicey mojo sauce are good value. The local wine is fine but try a sip of the banana liquor for a little adventure.
Nightlife: Playa del Ingles has all night clubs, bars and restaurants. Puerto Rico has hot dance parties, bars and discos. Maspalomas and Balna Feliz offer a gentle haven with friendly cafes and picturesque town squares.
Shopping: Chic Las Palmas has the best shopping with a market on Sunday mornings. The luxury taxes are low and good buys are spirits, tobacco, lace, wine and electrical goods.
Days out: Be a cowboy at the wild west theme park at Sioux City. See a Bullfight performed by specially trained parrots at Palmitos Park or visit the caves homes of the Guanches. Try an island tour, a cruise or even a camel safari!
Events: Check local tourist information. Tourist information telephone number (UK): +44(020) 7499 0901. |
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Additional Gran Canaria Information |
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Bahia Feliz
(30 minutes from Las Palmas airport). Peaceful base suits older couples. |
Maspalomas
(40 minutes from Las Palmas airport). Near the southern tip of the island, it has a superb sandy beach that runs for miles - the best on Gran Canaria. Low rise white houses, palms, aqua park and camel rides make it ideal for families.
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Playa del Cura
(60 minutes from the Airport). If you want a peaceful holiday then this is the resort for you and your family. Its relaxed atmosphere is helped by the fantastic unspoilt beaches, local shopping in their pretty souvenir shops, and many cafes and excellent restaurants. There are also charming villages which make for a great day out visiting, not surprising as Gran Canaria is one of the most beautiful islands around.
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Playa del Ingles
(30 minutes from Las Palmas airport). A lively resort with watersports, a golf course and a promenade lined with palm trees. Suits singles, couples and families.
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Playa Taurito
(90 minutes from Las Palmas airport). On the south western side of the island, this gentle haven with a lido and a lovely lagoon suits families and couples.
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Puerto Rico
(45 minutes from Las Palmas airport). Hottest of the south coast resorts. Boasts a famous lido, views, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, and hot music and dance for a young lively crowd.
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San Agustin
(30 minutes from Las Palmas airport). Not far from Playa del Ingles but with a more laid back atmosphere. Suits families and couples.
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Sonnenland
(35 minutes from Las Palmas airport). A quiet resort relatively close to the airport. With nightlife a taxi ride away, suits couples and singles best.
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Airport Transfers from ResortHoppa.com |
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Gran Canaria has highways encircling the whole island and extending into the mountain areas, therefore it is easy to get around.
Gran Canaria airport transfers at fantastic rates. Book your transfers from Gran Canaria airport to your holiday resort with Europe's leading airport transfer companies. ResortHoppa offers efficient low cost airport transfer solutions for the holiday maker who chooses to travel independently. ResortHoppa will take you by taxi, minibus, or coach and on many routes have airport to resort shuttle transfers that run 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. So whatever transfer type you require you can always be sure that ResortHoppa will have a transfer tailored just for you.
Gran Canaria (LPA) airport is gateway to this Balearic isle. ResortHoppa transfers take you anywhere on the island from Las Palmas in the north, down to Meloneras in the south. Other resorts on the island include Bahia Feliz, Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico, San Agustin and Puerto Mogan to name but a few.
ResortHoppa will take you by private taxi, minibus, or coach transfer from your airport to your chosen resort.
For more information please look at our airport transfers to Gran Canaria page |
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