What to do in Gran Canaria

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Canarian Museum which includes interior views
Nublo Rock featuring a gorge or canyon
Amadores Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a luxury hotel or resort
Mogan which includes boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Tejeda featuring night scenes and a city

Places to Visit in Gran Canaria

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Maspalomas Lighthouse showing a beach and general coastal views

Playa del Ingles

Playa del Ingles is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Yumbo Shopping Center and CITA Shopping Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

Playa del Ingles
Lighthouse of Maspalomas at Gran Canaria Island known as Faro de Maspalomas at sunset. Seascape with lighthouse and Maspalomas beach. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Campo Internacional Maspalomas

Golf courses, beaches and gardens are some highlights of Campo Internacional Maspalomas. Make a stop by Maspalomas Dunes or Maspalomas Golf Course while you're exploring.

Campo Internacional Maspalomas
Panorama of the sand dunes of Maspalomas, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic

Sonnenland

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Get to know Sonnenland by checking out its gardens, bars and beaches. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Holiday World Maspalomas or Maspalomas Golf Course during your time in the area.

Sonnenland
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain

Salobre

Golf courses and spas are notable features of Salobre. You might consider stopping by Salobre Golf Resort while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Salobre
San Fernando, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain

San Fernando

Visitors to San Fernando enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Centro Cultural San Fernando de Maspalomas is worth a stop.

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Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is well liked for many features, particularly its beaches, waterfront views and spas. Though there may not be top sights in Cabo Verde, consider stopping by Los Tilos de Moya National Park or Tomas Morales House Museum, located nearby.

Cabo Verde

 

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