Gran Canaria is one of the main islands of the Canary Islands of Spain. The capital city is Las Palmas, where there are lots of things to do for visitors.

Beaches such as Playa del Ingles (English Beach) are perfect for sun worshipers, as there are many deck chairs already laid out over the golden sand for you to rent. El Pozo beach is great for those practicing windsurf, or nature lovers. On this island, there are plenty of places to stay: hotels, apartments, hostels, etc...