Things To Do in Gran Canaria
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Canarias Day
One of the best ways to learn about local traditions is to coincide your trip with this annual festival, a celebration... Read More
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Celebrate at Fiesta de La Rama
Celebrate at Fiesta de La Rama
Every August, Agaete bursts into life for its main fiesta, which celebrates the Virgin Mary. Locals wave palm branches... Read More
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Alabama’s, Plaza de Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles
Alabama’s, Plaza de Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles
Over in Playa del Ingles, Alabama’s is a real hot spot for live music lovers. Yo... Read More
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Amadores beach club, Amadores beach
Amadores beach club, Amadores beach
There’s a classy look to this bar-restaurant at the Puerto Rico end of the beach... Read More
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Arena Plaza
Arena Plaza
Playa Taurito’s party hub is this 150-seater outdoor auditorium. Things kick off... Read More
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Balcon, Calle los Jazmines 15, San Agustin
Balcon, Calle los Jazmines 15, San Agustin
Balcon is a bit of hidden treasure, tucked away at the northern end of the prome... Read More
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Banderas, Mar Mediterraneo
Banderas, Mar Mediterraneo
Tapas of the finest order is what you get at Banderas – and at some of the best ... Read More
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Bar hop in nearby Playa del Ingles
Bar hop in nearby Playa del Ingles
In Maspalomas, the Holiday World complex takes on the night-time entertainment –... Read More
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Bargain hunt at Puerto De Mogan's market
Bargain hunt at Puerto De Mogan's market
Shops along the Amadores waterfront sell newspapers and beach kit. Over in next-... Read More
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Bistro salsa, Amadores beach
Bistro salsa, Amadores beach
Bistro Salsa is only open during the day, so best not leave it too late to pop i... Read More
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Buy duty-free gifts in the shopping centres
Buy duty-free gifts in the shopping centres
The pick of Puerto Rico’s 3 shopping centres is Puerto Rico Shopping Centre on A... Read More
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Casito Mediterraneo
Casito Mediterraneo
The menu’s a one-off here. At this imaginative restaurant you’ll find dishes lik... Read More
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Casito Mediterraneo
Casito Mediterraneo
This restaurant knows a thing or two about seafood. They’ve got house specials l... Read More
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Catch the rays on Amadores beach
Catch the rays on Amadores beach
Amadores Beach – or Lovers’ Beach – is a place that knocks you off your feet. On... Read More
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Dance the night away in Playa del Ingles
Dance the night away in Playa del Ingles
The pubs and bars around San Agustin’s commercial centre keep things fairly rela... Read More
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Dance the night away to live music
Dance the night away to live music
With live music, legendary clubs and chill-out bars, the nightlife in Las Palmas... Read More
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Dive into the waters around Gran Canaria
Dive into the waters around Gran Canaria
If you want to learn how to dive, Arguineguin’s a great place to do it. It’s hom... Read More
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Do some duty-free shopping
Do some duty-free shopping
Everything is duty-free in Playa del Ingles, including clothes and electrical go... Read More
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Do some serious shopping
Do some serious shopping
Playa del Ingles likes to shop – and it’s got 12 shopping centres to prove it. Y... Read More
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Destinations in Gran Canaria
Top Destinations
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Arguineguin
Holidays to Arguineguin are geared up for tourists, with a throng of beaches, a weekly market and a sought-after diving school.
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Bahia Feliz
You'll get a taste of the traditional on Bahia Feliz holidays, which you can mix in with more modern Playa del Ingles, just along the coast.
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Maspalomas
Fly direct from Dublin to Gran Canaria for relaxing sun-drenched holidays in Maspalomas. This large tourist town has one of the best beaches on the island, amusement parks and waterparks for the family, and lively nightlife spots. And with over 300 days of sunshine every year, it's a great place to escape the winter blues.
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Playa del Ingles
Flying direct from Dublin, holidays to Playa del Ingles in the Canary Islands are centred around the beach – a vast stretch of yellow sand and dunes. The club and bar scene is also among the best in Gran Canaria, so party-loving crowds flock here from around the world.
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Puerto Rico
Holidays to Puerto Rico serve up more hours of sunshine than anywhere else on Gran Canaria. And once the sun's gone down, this town gets dressed up for a lively nightlife.
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San Agustin (Gran Canaria)
With holidays to San Agustin, you get a quiet part of Gran Canaria but with vibrant Playa del Ingles just down the road.
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Puerto Mogan
Holidays to Puerto Mogan take you to one of Gran Canaria's prettiest towns. Here you'll find palm-lined avenues, top-quality restaurants and a harbour full of yachts.
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Playa del Cura
Flying direct from Dublin, holidays to Playa del Cura are perfect for escaping the daily grind and taking life easy. Relax on a secluded volcanic beach and explore the resort's small array of Canarian restaurants.
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Playa Taurito
Flying direct from Dublin, holidays to Playa Taurito are ideal for those who love beaches, watersports and great restaurants. This small Canary Island resort centres around a horseshoe bay with black volcanic sand and an ocean sunset.
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Las Palmas
Discover the golden sand beaches, historic architecture, volcanic landscape and buzzing nightlife of Gran Canaria, with holidays to Las Palmas.
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Patalavaca
Holidays to Patalavaca on Gran Canaria stick to the sun, sea and sand mantra. Picture a cluster of pretty beaches, backed by smart hotels and every-flavour restaurants.
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Balito Beach
Balito Beach holidays give you the Canary Islands at their most untouched, with a couple of lively neighbours in the wings.
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Meloneras
Holidays to Meloneras are a chance to relax on the beach, explore beautiful nature reserves, or party with the cosmopolitan crowds every night of the week. And with flights going direct from Dublin, you're only ever a few hours away from this stylish holiday resort.
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Amadores
On Amadores holidays, you're handed a laidback, family-friendly Blue Flag beach, with a bonus sister resort just down the road.
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El Salobre
With leafy palms, blankets of grass and countryside views galore, El Salobre holidays are emeralds in Gran Canaria's crown.
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Agaete
Holidays to Agaete pair natural rock pools and green valleys with one of Gran Canaria’s prettiest fishing harbours.