The little Gran Canaria Guide to discover the most important things of the island before travelling

Welcome back to Villa Gran Canaria! Today at our blog, we want to show you the little Gran Canaria Guide that we have created in order to show you the most important things of the island before you start your trip.

As you probably know already, Gran Canaria is one out of the 7 islands that make up the Canarian archipelago. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean and it belongs to the country of Spain. In the 60s, the tourism started to grow and it was then when the destination began to overcrowd by constructing buildings at the shores of the island without measure.

That is one of the main reasons why today we are providing you all the information of our Gran Canaria guide. We want to help you escaping from the crowded places and discover the most authentic side of Gran Canaria. Do you dare to live your holidays as an authentic Canarian?

Gran Canaria Guide


The question is… Where do the Canarian people go? Where do we eat? Where do we plan our getaways? How can you move around the island? All of these questions and more will be answered down below. In short, we want to guide you in the best possible way as you visit the island and discover all the magic hidden at every step you take.

 We hope that you enjoy our Gran Canaria guide!

What to do and see in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


roque nublo

If you want to discover the best plans to make the most of your stay in Gran Canaria, you have to read this post about the best things to do and see in the island. Furthermore, if you are seeking for more information about what to see in the island, you must read this post: “What to see in Gran Canaria? The paradise of Spain.

In these posts, we recommend you cities, mountains, famous spots that you must visit. For instance: Roque Nublo, Puerto Mogan, Playa del Ingles… However, you can also find more specific information, such as this post in which we tell you the best things to do in Playa del Ingles. Are you interested? Then, read these posts to discover it all!

The best beaches in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


We know that one of the most attractive points for tourists is the lovely dance of the sea. That is the reason why we strongly recommend you to read our top 10 Gran Canaria resort beaches and our top 10 Gran Canaria non-resort beaches. Furthermore, if you want to enjoy an unforgettable holidays at the sea, read our post about the top 7 destinations in the Canary Islands to enjoy the most your beach vacation.

The best food and restaurants in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


Do you consider yourself a foodie? Then, you must read our posts about eating out in Gran Canaria, as well as the 10 Gran Canaria recipes you can’t leave the island without trying. You can also discover what is so special about Canarian food and the 14 gastronomical secrets we exclusively tell you.

Transport in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


Transport is probably one of the most important things to bear in mind when you travel anywhere in the world. That is the reason why we strongly recommend you to read these post about everything you have to know about transportation in the island.

But if you are looking for more detailed information, you should take a look at these posts:

nature and weather

Moreover, if you are interested in renting a car, you must know that you can count on our services — but you should also read this post about what you need to know before driving in Gran Canaria.

Nature and weather in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


If you want to discover everything you need to know about nature and weather in Gran Canaria before starting your trip, you can take a look at our posts about the 5 Gran Canaria nature areas that you have to visit or what is the best time of the year to go to Gran Canaria.

Apart from that, if you need more specific information, you can read these posts:

Activities in Gran Canaria – Our Guide


There is a wide variety of activities to suit all tastes that you can do and enjoy in Gran Canaria. But we have divided them in two large groups:



That’s all for now! We hope that you have enjoyed our Gran Canaria guide, as well as we hope that we have solved all your doubts with our information. If not, you can always give us a call (0034 928 380 457) or contact us through our web page. We are waiting for you in the paradise!
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