Gran canaria
Gran Canaria is one of the most frequently visited islands of the entire archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Africa. At least three million travelers visit the island every year. This island has the form of a circle, which is about 50 km in diameter.
The island is inhabited by more than 800 thousand people, which is slightly less than half of all residents of the Canary Islands. The island is named after the first settlers, who were powerful aborigines. They were all very tall and had a particularly developed physique. It is "gran" that, if translated from Spanish, means "big". Due to the economic recovery and the increase in population in the archipelago, tourism has gained a special pace of development. In 1957, one of the first flights with foreign tourists landed here.
Local vacationers note the special tranquility of the island. This area is rich in natural attractions, but it cannot boast of museums and architectural monuments. Travelers especially love the southern side of Gran Canaria, which stands out for its tourist areas. Precipitation is quite rare here, and the entire territory of Gran Canaria is divided into two climatic zones, including the warm southern side and the cooler northern side.
The fauna of Gran Canaria is quite diverse, and insects or snakes that are dangerous to human life are not observed here. At least 550 species of fish, as well as mammals and reptiles, are found in the clear sea waters. The south of Gran Canaria has an amazingly beautiful view, where the edge of the Sahara is located just on the ocean coast. Nowadays, this area is classified as a national park and consists of the dunes of Maspalomas, as well as a saltwater lake and an area with a palm grove. Only hiking and camel riding are allowed here. Quite often, among the huge number of tourists, hiking trips to volcanic formations are in demand. Among such places is Bandama Peak, which offers an unsurpassed view of the amazing beauty of the island's mountainous landscapes, as well as the entire capital. The highest point of the entire island is Pico de las Nievas, which is also known as the "Snow Peak". Its height reaches the level of 1949 m.
Tourists should also visit the huge Aqualand Maspalomas water park, a wonderful amusement park called Holiday World, as well as the unforgettable most fashionable disco.
In addition, the amazing island of Gran Canaria can delight with helicopter rides, extreme skydiving, an exciting game of golf, diving, as well as unforgettable bright evening performances and casinos.
As you can see, the island of Gran Canaria offers not only to enjoy the magnificent beaches from the bottom of your heart, but also provides entertainment for every taste.
