Travel guide · Spain
Gran Canaria
Southern beaches, mountain trails and lively harbour life in Las Palmas.
Gran Canaria brings together long beaches and the Maspalomas dunes with rugged mountains, ravines and greener landscapes in the north. It suits you if you want to relax by the sea, hike or try water sports, while also exploring towns and culture.
Walk the paths through the Maspalomas dunes, swim at the city beach of Las Canteras, or hike and climb inland. Notable sights include Roque Nublo, the Bandama volcanic crater and, in Las Palmas, the Casa de Colón (Columbus House) and the Museo Canario.
Pleasant all year round
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
January: 17 to 19 °C, rain on 1 day in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 – 19 °C | 1 in 10 |
| February | 17 – 19 °C | 1 in 10 |
| March | 17 – 20 °C | 0 in 10 |
| April | 18 – 21 °C | 0 in 10 |
| May | 19 – 21 °C | 0 in 10 |
| June | 20 – 22 °C | 0 in 10 |
| July | 21 – 24 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 22 – 24 °C | 0 in 10 |
| September | 22 – 24 °C | 0 in 10 |
| October | 22 – 24 °C | 0 in 10 |
| November | 20 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
| December | 19 – 21 °C | 1 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 35 min by schedule. You land in Gran Canaria (LPA), 27 km from the centre.
Where to stay on Gran Canaria?
Well-known places to stay by town and how they are rated, on average out of 10.
- Playa del Ingles8.5
121 well-known places to stay
Nightlife, bars and clubs are concentrated here, especially for younger travellers.
- Maspalomas8.6
67 well-known places to stay
This is a major tourist area in the south, with dunes and long beaches close at hand.
- Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria8.6
64 well-known places to stay
A place for water sports, with every well-known one on offer; the man-made beach is usually crowded.
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana8.6
25 well-known places to stay
The town lies inland, in the sparsely populated centre of the island, popular with hikers for its many viewpoints.
- Puerto de Mogán8.9
23 well-known places to stay
- San Agustin8.8
21 well-known places to stay
Close to Playa del Inglés, the town has a dark lava beach, spa facilities and a golf course.
- Tejeda8.7
17 well-known places to stay
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria8.9
6 well-known places to stay
The capital has two city beaches, lively harbour life and the old town of Vegueta with the Columbus House.
The best-known hotels
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8.5Bungalows Cordial Green Golf★★ · 7,154 reviews
8.1eó Maspalomas Resort★★★ · 4,766 reviews
8.2eó Suite Hotel Jardin Dorado★★★★ · 4,497 reviews
7.9Roca Verde by Folias Hotels - Playa del Inglés★★★ · 4,143 reviews
8.4Hotel Gran Canaria Princess - Adults Only★★★★ · 4,135 reviews
7.6Vista Oasis★★ · 4,077 reviews
8.4Servatur Don Miguel - Adults Only★★★ · 3,430 reviews
8.6Fayna Apartments★★★★ · 3,070 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Try papas arrugadas con mojo, ropa vieja, gofio escaldado and potaje de berros. Fish and seafood come in many styles, and local wines or Rioja are often served with meals.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out all year round: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 24 °C; it rains most often in December.
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 35 min by schedule. You land in Gran Canaria (LPA), 27 km from the centre.
Most well-known places to stay are in Playa del Ingles (121, rated 8.5 out of 10 on average). The best rated are Puerto de Mogán (8.9), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (8.9), and San Agustin (8.8).
Start with Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas Dunes, and Bandama Caldera.
Yes. The guaguas run through towns and across the island, and the bus network is dense and works well.
Yes. Las Canteras is a sheltered bay, protected by a reef offshore. Wherever you swim, check the beach flags, as some beaches are exposed to currents.
Keep an eye on luggage, handbags and wallets, and don't leave valuables in the car. Use the safe at your accommodation.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
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