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Gran Canaria

Population: ~ 400.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: 0 hours (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

An international airport exists.

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Gran Canaria is located on the 28th parallel, only 100 km. from the African coast.

These factors are decisive to our climate. Its mild temperatures and proximity to Europe make Gran Canaria a very attractive place for our visitors.

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Volcanic origin

The island is volcanic in origin and because of its contrasting countryside, it is also known as a “Miniature Continent”.

For centuries many visitors to it have been captivated by its landscapes, enjoying its everlasting spring-like climate. Pliny spoke about the gardens of the Hesperides.

Miniature Continent

Gran Canaria is the second largest island in size of the Archipelago and because of its different landscapes and variety of climates enjoys the title of “Miniature Continent”.

In the south we can find the tourist resort of Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, visited by over 2,000,000 tourists every year, with dunes and beaches of golden sand.

High mountains in the central area

In the central area there are high mountains covered by forests and even snow during winter, and deep valleys full of tropical fruits and flowers.

In the north lies the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A modern highway linking with the airport crosses the island.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The city has 400,000 inhabitants and four different main areas:

- the 500 year old district of Vegueta, with colonial houses, museums, theatres, the Cathedral ... where Columbus relaxed during his trips to America.

- the tourist area, with 3 km. of beautiful beach and a beach-front promenade full of restaurants, pubs and shops.

- the port, the most important of the Atlantic off the African coast.

- the University, with over 20,000 students in all faculties.

More information and interesting Web-Sites regarding Gran Canaria:

► www.cosascanarias.com

Cosas Canarias Market Place, buy sell, place advertisement for free, Canary Islands

Web-Site in SPANISH, ENGLISH

► www.sunfun-motorrad.com

Rental of all kinds of motorbikes located in Playa del Inglés, covering the South of Gran Canaria.

Web-Site in SPANISH, ENGLISH, GERMAN

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How and what they are speaking/talking about in Gran Canaria? Radio and TV stations from Gran Canaria in Spanish live & online:

Canal 13 Digital RTV

TV station

Gran Canaria

Type and programme style: comprehensive

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