Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands (after Tenerife and Fuerteventura) and has the archipelago's largest population. It's often described as a "miniature continent" because of the variety it offers. The capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is in the northeastern region of Gran Canaria and is one of the largest cities in all of Spain. The south coast features the main tourist towns of the island including the upscale Maspalomas and the British-cultured Playa del Ingles. The centre of the island features a mountainous terrain with picturesque, forested mountain-tops. If you are looking for a vacation filled with sunbathing and swimming, Gran Canaria will satisfy at all times of the year. Go to Maspalomas in the south of the island, and you will find beaches that stretch for 8 kilometers as well as an impressive landscape of sand dunes. Welcome to Gran Canaria - Planning Your Visit - Climate & Weather - Sightseeing - Maspalomas - Lighthouse (El Faro) - Botanical Park (El Parque Botanico) - Banana Park - Holiday World - Aqualand - Palmitos Park - Playa del Ingles - Nightlife - Las Palmas - Playa de las Canteras - Vegueta - Casa de Colon - Triana - Cenobia de Valeron (Valeron Monastery) - Mundo Aborigen (Aborigine World) - Caldera de Bandama - Gran Canaria Carnival - Arucas - Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - Arehucas Rum Distillery - Sioux City, Bahia Feliz - La Cumbre - Telde - Ingenio - Puerto Mogan - Aloe Vera Museum - Puerto Rico - Angry Birds Theme Park - Galdar - Painted Cave (La Cueva Pintada de Galdar) - Surfing - Crocodile Park - Camel Park, Arteara - Diving in Gran Canaria - Cactualdea (Cactus Park) - Museo del Castillo de la Fortaleza - Places to Stay - Cordial Mogan Valle, Puerto Mogan - AC Hotel Gran Canaria Marriott - Club Hotel Riu Gran Canaria - Hotel Terraza Amadores - Riu Palace Maspalomas - Eating & Drinking - Restaurante La Tapita-Los Jose's, Maspalomas - Mama Mia, Playa del Ingles - La Oliva, Las Palmas - Amadores Beach Club Restaurant, Puerto Rico - Fusion Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Arguineguin - Shopping - Calle Mayor de Triana, Las Palmas - El Muelle Shopping Center (Centro Commercial El Muelle) - Avenida Mesa y Lopez, Las Palmas - FEDAC, Playa del Ingles - Pueblo Canario (Canarian Village)"