Gran Canaria - Spain's tropical island getaway

Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands in Spain. It is particularly well-known for its stunning white sandy beaches, and breathtaking landscapes.
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When best to go to Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria boasts year round warm, sunny weather. Summers, between May and November, tend to be hot and dry, while winters are slightly cooler. Sometimes the western side of the island is affected by hot, dry winds that have the effect of increasing temperatures, while the northern side of the island is affected by Trade Winds and rainfall. Annual events take place on Gran Canaria throughout the year. During the months of January and February, there is the Festival de Musica de Canarias. During this time live music events are held at various venues across the island. Every year on the 12th October the Dia Nacional de Espana is celebrated with colourful street parades and lively festivities.

Basic facts on arrival: tips and cost of living

The main tourist resorts are on the south side of the island. This includes Puerto Rico, Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Gran Canaria is popular amongst surfers, and there are surf camps and schools dotted around the island. The north facing coast offers some of the best surfing experiences. Gran Canaria features terrain that is ideal for exploring on a mountain bike, and tours may easily be arranged. Popular Gran Canarian dishes include helado de gofio (gofio ice cream), and papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes with spicy sauce). The cost of living in Gran Canaria is generally cheaper than in London. Expect to pay about 8EUR for a cheap meal at an inexpensive restaurant.

Local transport and accommodation options

There are a number of bus services that operate between Gran Canaria Airport and the city. These include bus route 1, which connects the airport to Puerto de Mogan. These buses run every 20 minutes, and cost around EUR 7. Bus route 5 travels to Faro de Maspalomas, and costs around EUR 4. Single fares on a local bus costs about EUR 1.50 for a short journey, while taxis are significantly more expensive. Taxi fares cost at least EUR 5 for a 3 kilometre trip, and incur a charge of about EUR 1 per additional kilometre travelled. Cheap hostel accommodation is available from around EUR 10 upwards, while an inexpensive hotel room costs from around EUR17.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Belfast Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (STN, LTN) RK0130, FR3515 21h 10min	Return 18/03/25 direct U23022 04h 30min	Ryanair UK, Ryanair	?	£148
Belfast Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 08/02/25 1 Stopover (MAN) RK0190, U22017 14h 10min	Return 02/03/25 1 Stopover (LGW, STN) U26308, RK0129 13h 25min	Ryanair UK, easyJet	?	£186
Best option Belfast Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 direct U23021 04h 35min	Return 18/03/25 direct U23022 04h 30min	easyJet		£188

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Birmingham Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (AGP) FR2266, VY3065 07h 45min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (BCN) VY3005, FR3800 29h 50min	Ryanair, Vueling Airlines	?	£145
Birmingham Gran Canaria Las Palmas Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 08/02/25 1 Stopover (AGP) FR2266, VY3065 07h 45min	Return 02/03/25 2 Stopovers (MAD, VLC) UX9165, UX4065, FR9381 29h 25min	Ryanair, Vueling Airlines		£176
Best option Birmingham Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 08/02/25 direct LS1259 04h 30min	Return 02/03/25 direct LS1328 04h 30min	Jet2.com		£257

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Bristol Gran Canaria Las Palmas Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 08/02/25 1 Stopover (AGP) FR8123, VY3065 10h 20min	Return 02/03/25 direct FR4758 04h 05min	Ryanair, Vueling Airlines	£120
Bristol Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 08/02/25 1 Stopover (AGP) FR8123, VY3065 10h 20min	Return 02/03/25 direct FR4758 04h 05min	Ryanair, Vueling Airlines	£127
Best option Bristol Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 direct U22735 04h 15min	Return 18/03/25 direct U22736 04h 10min	easyJet	£183

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
East Midlands Gran Canaria Las Palmas Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 08/02/25 direct FR3162 04h 15min	Return 02/03/25 1 Stopover (TFN, TFS) UX2114, FR5716 10h 30min	Ryanair	£142
East Midlands Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 08/02/25 direct FR3162 04h 15min	Return 02/03/25 1 Stopover (TFN, TFS) UX2114, FR5716 10h 30min	Ryanair	£163
Best option East Midlands Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 direct FR3162 04h 15min	Return 18/03/25 direct LS0682 04h 30min	Ryanair	£259

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option London Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 direct U26307 04h 30min	Return 18/03/25 direct U28118 04h 15min	easyJet	?	£96
London Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 08/02/25 direct FR3515 04h 25min	Return 02/03/25 direct FR3516 04h 15min	Ryanair	?	£99
London Gran Canaria Las Palmas	Outbound 01/03/25 direct U26307 04h 30min	Return 18/03/25 direct EC8130 04h 20min	easyJet	?	£97

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Gran Canaria - Spain's tropical island getaway

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Basic facts on arrival: tips and cost of living

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