Holidays in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria Holidays - Destination Profile

Book holidays to Gran Canaria arrive one of the most developed of the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean between Fuerteventura and Tenerife. The holiday resorts are dotted around 200km plus coastline each offering something uniquely different so if your looking for a relaxing family holiday or exciting clubbing holiday, Gran Canaria holidays are a great choice.

Located in the north east coast of the Island is the capital city Las Palmas, this busy city lies between two bays with gorgeous sandy beaches and comes to life at night with a range of vibrant bars, clubs and restaurants. South of the island are the resorts of Maspalomas, Meloneras, Playa del Ingles and San Agustin all within easy access if each other, these resorts are an ideal choice for family holidays in Gran Canaria. Meloneras is an exclusive up and coming area with chic stylish bars, restaurants and designer shops.

The resort of Puerto Rico lies on the south west coast of Gran Canaria that revolves around sun, fun and partying with a small man made beach offering watersports. Like Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico offers great nightlife where you can make the most of your clubbing holidays to Gran Canaria.

Value Holidays in Gran Canaria with Olympic Holidays

Gran Canaria holidays remain extremely popular for package holidays, Gran Canaria holidays are depart from a wide range of UK airports including London Gatwick and Manchester. There is just one airport in Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) located for convenient access to all the resorts. As well as package holidays to Gran Canaria, Olympic Holidays has great range of cheap flights to Gran Canaria.

Holidays in Gran Canaria - Things to see

Maspalomas: Holidays to Gran Canaria would be incomplete without visiting the world renowned Maspolomas with its stunning sand dunes and beaches. A visit to Maspolomas is a fun packed day with its very own waterpark, golf course and shopping there's no chance of getting bored.

Venice of Gran Canaria: Head west of Puerto Rico and you'll arrive at the idyllic village of Puerto de Morgan known as the Venice of Gran Canaria because of its many canals. A small, relaxed and friendly place with a harbour with bars, restaurants and cafes serving a variety of cuisines including fresh fish - a speciality.

Things to do on a Holiday in Gran Canaria

Palmitos Park: For families taking holidays in Gran Canaria this a firm favourite, located 10km north of Maspolomas will keep the children entertained for hours. The park is a sup tropical paradise with birds, an aquarium, butterfly house and orchid house. The park holds shows such as an amazing parrot show where the birds perform a variety of tricks.

Sioux City: A absolute must for kids and adults, Sioux City is a theme park based on the wild west. The theme park arranges some excellent shows featuring great stunts, bank robberies and shootings enactments, can-can dancing, rain dances and knife throwing acts you can't bear to watch.

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