Gran Canaria attractions. The Canary Islands holiday

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The Atoll of Gran Canaria, the attractions of which we consider in our article, according to the population – it is a continent in miniature. And indeed it is. Right here are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, high mountains, desert landscapes and tropical forests. This small island is part of archipelago of the Canary Islands and is the jewel. The Atoll is of volcanic origin and its highest point is but more than 3.5 thousand years ago, the volcano Pico de Las Nieves.Gran Canaria sights

Some information about the island

Gran Canaria (attractions described below) – a kind of reserve, as almost half of the island is protected by different organizations. The character of the area is mount Roque Nublo. It reaches a height of 1,813 meters. Long ago, the top of the mountain was a place of worship of the aborigines. Today it has become the most favorite destination of travelers because it offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding island and also a volcano called Teide.

Gran Canaria (the island's attractions are listed in the review) is an excellent place for those who love beach holidays, rural tourism, Golf, water kinds of sport and Cycling. Almost all historical sites of the Atoll were built after the island was conquered by the Spaniards. But there is also a pre-Hispanic objects, for example archaeological Park called the Cenobio de valerón and the Cueva Pintada.

The largest airport in Spain and Grand Canaria

The First thing you see on arrival to the island – Gran Canaria airport. It is an international airport, which is located in the East of the Atoll. It is located almost twenty kilometers from the main city of Gran Canaria-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Each year the airport receives approximately ten million persons. Often, this heavenly berth called Gando.

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Gran Canaria Airport is one of the largest Yaroslav Spain in passenger traffic. Also it is the largest of the Canary Islands. In 2014, the air station was a new terminal where passengers can enjoy a full range of essential services. The terminal is divided into several compartments: the flight of the European Union fly zone, flights outside the EU is carried out of zone D, and the Canary Islands have a separate area.Gran Canaria airport

Resort province of the Canary Islands and the Spanish Kingdom

Las Palmas – an island province of Spain and one of the main attractions of Gran Canaria. The administrative centre and chief settlement of the periphery is already mentioned above the old town. This Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The province consists of several inhabited and uninhabited Islands and the cliffs of Roque del este and Roque del Oeste. In 2005, the population of this territory hardly exceeded one thousand people.

Among the natural attractions of Las Palmas, you can select the following objects: the huge size of the Botanical garden VIERA and Clavijo and a great big Park Doramas. In the garden grow thousands of species of plants, the Park can entertain the visitors with lots of cafes and fountains. Las Palmas

Casa de colón

In the capital of the Canary Islands is the landmark that causes unusual interest to travelers of all ages. This is the home of Columbus, or the Casa de colón. The Explorer who discovered the United States of America, a long time ago stayed in the house. The building is incredibly beautiful architectural design that spans several hundred years. Here for some time lived the great Navigator.

In the early 50-ies of the last century Casa de colón has been converted into a Museum in a colonial style. It has 13 rooms that house the displays and library. The institution has a huge number of compasses, maps and the globe. All this once belonged to the discoverer. The uniqueness of the globe is that it is missing the continent that is called America. The restaurant presents a large collection of paintings. Adults and children will be interesting to see models of ships.

There are many documents describing the relationship with the American States, a collection of books and exhibits on the marine theme.house of Columbus

The Most popular attraction

The Most popular object in the territory of Gran Canaria is Palmitos Park, which is home to over 200 different species of birds. Among them are small hummingbirds, hornbills, macaws, toucans, pink flamingos and many others. Also in the Park is a Garden of cactus and aloe, the House of butterflies is the largest in Europe, and the Orchid pavilion, where hundreds of flowers of various hues and shapes. The underwater world is Palmitos Park has thousands of species of fish.

Here you can dine and see a few different shows. But you have to spend half a day in the Park. Not so long ago on the territory of sights opened a large Dolphinarium. In addition, you can seebeautiful performances, the participants of which are the parrots and eagles. Birds show the unique stunts, such as riding a Bicycle. Palmitos Park

Main sights

The Main attraction of Gran Canaria is the Canary Cathedral, located in the ancient quarter of vegueta. In this temple is the chair of the Bishop of the Canary Islands. Despite the fact that the decision on the construction of the Church was made in 1487, to build it began only ten years. But the work was suspended for some time, since their end was not enough money. The construction of the Cathedral resumed in 1781, and had completely finished it only in our time.

The interior of the temple is dominated by the style of late Gothic. And the facades of buildings created in the neoclassical style. Arches, piers and vaults of the Church were built of hewn blue stone, brought from the quarries of San Lorenzo.Canary Cathedral

Other attractions

Gran Canaria attractions which we consider may be proud of its other objects. For example, the dunes of Maspalomas. It is a Park of national importance. Its full name is Dunas de Maspalomas and covers 403 hectares on the coast. The Park has a lake with salt water, a variety of Canarian flora and fauna.

Another attraction of the island that deserves everyone's attention, – the cave Cueva Pintada. The cave is a small Museum with geometric patterns of the ancient Guanches. Before Cueva Pintada was the residence of the kings of the Guanches. The contemporary Museum has several rooms.

Puerto Rico – another world famous attraction of the island of Gran Canaria. In the first time of its existence, the resort was only a fishing village, and today he is full of luxury hotels and expensive apartments.


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