Book Flights to Gran Canaria (LPA)
HEL-LPA
Helsinki to Gran Canaria
10.03.2020-
17.03.2020
From394€VAA-LPA
Vaasa to Gran Canaria
26.02.2020-
11.03.2020
From500€OUL-LPA
Oulu to Gran Canaria
11.02.2020-
18.02.2020
From419€KUO-LPA
Kuopio to Gran Canaria
26.01.2020-
02.02.2020
From520€RVN-LPA
Rovaniemi to Gran Canaria
27.01.2020-
03.02.2020
From459€

Interesting facts about Gran Canaria
Part of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a Spanish island located off the coast of North Africa. It is a great holiday destination thanks to its warm climate and unique environment. Combining beaches, nature, culture, cuisine and nightlife, Gran Canaria an all-round destination that attracts families, couples and groups of friends looking for somewhere to have a vacation to remember. Plan your trip and enjoy a great holiday with this useful Finnair travel guide to Gran Canaria. The island capital of Las Palmas is great for shopping and culture. Check out the historic area of Vegueta with its quaint architecture and numerous tapas bars, admire Catedral de Santa Ana, see diverse works at the Atlantic Centre of Modern Art and visit varied museums like Museo Canario, which teaches visitors more about the island’s history, Casa de Colón Museum and the Elder Museum of Science and Technology. The urban beach of Playa de Las Canteras is a nice place to sunbathe, swim in the sea and stroll along the promenade. The island’s most famous beaches are, however, located in the south. If you’re looking to wind down and soak up some sun, head to Puerto Rico, or if you’d like some more action and love good food, lively Playa del Inglés is the place to go. Many of Gran Canaria’s beaches offer top-class surfing and there are also plenty of opportunities to explore the underwater world with scuba diving adventures. Maspalomas offers safe beaches for families and the Aqualand waterpark is nearby. The sand dunes of Maspalomas are especially popular with tourists looking to see something a bit different to the norm, and a fun way to see the sand dunes of the south is to go on a camel safari. Gran Canaria also has several golf courses and great possibilities for biking and water sports. Almost half of the island is made up of nature reserves and parks. Palmitos Park is a large botanical garden exhibiting subtropical vegetation and hundreds of animal species, particularly birds. The mountainous region offers many hiking routes and sights like the Guayadeque Ravine and Agüimes historical village. The rugged area of Valsequillo boasts craggy ravines, impressive rock formations, diverse flora, a historic village with old carvings, a charming church and an old barracks. Discover cave villages where people still have homes, sparkling lakes and beautiful mountain views. The painted cave at Gáldar offers a fascinating peek into the past. Tourists will find a wide array of typical beach items, such as bathing suits, sarongs, inflatable toys and beach games, and there are also many stores in Gran Canaria that sell clothes, souvenirs and other items of interest. Walking around the resorts is generally hassle-free, with the main hotels, shopping areas, entertainment complexes and restaurants close to the beaches. Exploring the rest of the island, though, will require some form of transportation. Renting a vehicle is often the preferred way for travellers to discover the island’s many charms.Sights in Gran Canaria
Things to See and Do Near Gran Canaria
Shopping in Gran Canaria
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Transport in Gran Canaria
Helsinki (HEL) to Gran Canaria (LPA)
HEL-LPA16.11.2020
LPA-HEL30.11.2020
14 Days367€Oulu (OUL) to Gran Canaria (LPA)
OUL-LPA13.03.2020
LPA-OUL20.03.2020
7 Days587€Rovaniemi (RVN) to Gran Canaria (LPA)
RVN-LPA13.03.2020
LPA-RVN20.03.2020
7 Days667€