A UNESCO designated biosphere, this island offers incomparable panorama of fantastic beaches, woodlands, and magnificent mountain range. It is known as the small continent owing to the diversity in its landscape.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the dynamic and cosmopolitan capital. The city features unique and brightly coloured houses, a gothic cathedral, an historic museum and museum of arts. The Barrio de la veguetais the vibrant town centre with restaurants and cafes. The cuisine here is great and you will leave wanting more of its tasty food. The city also is host to some exciting and interesting festivals like the ‘Carnaval’. You can enjoy some good theatre shows, performances, and opera performances also.
The diverse and surprising landscape makes sports like rock climbing, kayaking, trekking, cycling and paragliding possible here. other interesting sights are-
The sand dunes in Maspalomas, the delightful fishing town Arguineguin and Palmitos Park |
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