With over 80 beaches to explore and secluded coves to discover, there are plenty of things to do in Gran Canaria when you visit the island. Gran Canaria tourist attractions are diverse, so there’s something for everyone going to the lush Canary Islands. But, if we’re to tell you what we want for our adventure, a little nature and cultural excursion is the way to go.
From hiking a huge volcanic rock, visiting an old American Wild West set, and dancing in a traditional Canarian village, you’ll surely fill your day with loads of cultural treasures.
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Visit a Canarian museum today
There are lots of aboriginal accounts io the Island until the Spanish conquistadors arrive and populated the place. You can find these long-gone stories in archaeological sites and museums. Otherwise, artists will also love how Gran Canaria is a growing hub for creativity and innovation.
Which Gran Canaria museum will you go to today:
- Canarian Museum
- Atlantic Center of Modern Arts
- Pérez Galdós Museum
- Elder Museum of Science and Technology
- Tomás Morales Museum
- Valleseco Ethnographic Museum
- Néstor Álamo Museum
- Cueva Pintada Archaeological Museum
See the vast Canarian landscapes
The untamed nature of the Canarian landscape made the island more rugged and beautiful in its own way. You’ll be surprised how its scruffy features tugged the hearts of many intrepid travelers to venture into the unknown. Where do you find these landscapes?
Points of interests in Gran Canaria:
- Hike in UNESCO Site Roque Nublo Volcanic Rock
- See the dunes at Maspalomas and ride a camel through the desert before reaching a lagoon
- Pico de las Nieves
- View of Mirador de Unamuno
- Agaete Valley
- Jardin Canario
Drop by their quaint little towns
Gran Canaria is home to many quaint little towns and villages famous for their architecture. You’ll find Gothic influences in their buildings and stone-cobbled walls with wooden balconies and colorful shutters. Walk down years-old pavements and walls, swathed by colorful bougainvillea.
Where to have your day to day excursions:
- Puerto de Mogán
- Teror
- Tejeda
- Firgas
- Arucas
- Agaete
Have coffee and some local dishes
Other than your café con leche, what are the dishes would you want to try when in Gran Canaria? Understandably, you’ll be feasting on paella and valenciana, but, the island can give you more than that.
What to eat and drink in Gran Canaria:
- Papas arrugadas
- Ropa vieja
- Sancocho canario
- Chorizo de Teror Las Nueces
- Mojo
Gran Canaria mountain and town excursion
The Canarian mountains are full of lush greeneries filled with quaint villages to visit. The best way to access them is through Maspalomas where the road seemed to elevate as soon as you leave town.
What can you find in the mountains:
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- Fataga
- Guanche Settlement
- Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Enjoy exhilarating drives by the coast side
Gran Canaria has one of the most beautiful scenic drives near the coast. Take GC20 for an instance – from Las Palmas to Agaeta. A car rental would cost around $30 a day and ay range up to $100 depending on the size, model, and brand of the car. You can check prices here: https://www.autospain.co.uk/en-gran-canaria-airport/. The airport on Gran Canaria is a great place to pick up the car when you arrive.
Drivers with European passports may not need to acquire an Internal Drivers Permit unless otherwise. You may bring your country’s passport for the procurement of the rental car, as long as it’s in English format.
Drivers should be at least 21 years old to rent a car and may pay a surcharge unless they’re over 25 years old.
