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Gran Canaria is an island in the Canary Islands about 200km off the coast of Africa.  Claimed by Spain in the 15^th century, the island is sometimes called a mini-continent because of its varied climates and landscapes.  Most tourists tend to flock to the southern part of the island which is warmer and sunnier than the northern portion.  Home to 32 Natural Protected Spaces, the island provides ample opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors.  Superb beaches, excellent shopping, bars and restaurants are available throughout the area.  The island is filled with many charming villages, each with its own draw and attraction.  Maspalomas is the site of a world famous lighthouse, lagoon and beach.  Puerto Mogan is a quaint little village known in the area as Little Venice because of its many canals.  In the town of Aguimes visitors will find some of the best preserved cave dwellings in the area including several cave restaurants.  Other attractions on the island include an archaeological park, botanical gardens and multiple scuba centers, guides and courses.  Sixty kilometers of beaches grace the area and provide many unique features such as 250 hectares of sand dunes and pristine, hidden tracts of white sand.  Warm temperatures and sunshine make the waters off the coast pleasant and warm all year long.  Several small coves, sandy beaches and sparking clean water provide an ideal setting for nudist beaches.  All of the beaches, including these, are closely linked to tourist areas so amenities are close at hand whichever beach you visit.

Sports both local and international are part of the lifestyle here so it s possible to try something familiar, or try your hand at something unusual if you so choose.  For the more active among you there is gliding, paragliding, rock climbing, hang gliding, sailing and windsurfing.  Services for the disabled are quite good in this part of the country with many attractions and buildings fully accessible, and ample opportunity for wheelchairs and other equipment.