Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is called a "miniature continent", and rightly so: within a few kilometres you go from the spectacular Maspalomas dunes — a desert by the sea — to the peaks of Roque Nublo, with ravines, pine forests and white villages along the way. The capital, Las Palmas, combines the historic quarter of Vegueta with the urban beach of Las Canteras, three kilometres of golden sand sheltered by a reef bar perfect for swimming.

The south concentrates the big resorts and a beach life that knows no seasons, while the greener, more authentic interior and north invite hiking and discovering Canarian cuisine. With direct flights from Madrid all year round and a resident discount, Gran Canaria guarantees sunshine when the cold bites on the mainland.