Rough Guides Directions Gran Canaria

Rough Guides, 2006. — 212 p.Basking in gentle subtropical temperatures and yearround sunshine, Gran Canaria might have been custom- designed as a holiday paradise. One of the largest of the Canary Islands and a territory of Spain, the island lies just 210km from the coast of West Africa but 1250km southwest of Cádiz, the nearest point on the European mainland. It’s far enough south to have almost guaranteed good weather making it a hugely popular winter destination for northern Europeans. Most come to enjoy the busy beaches and nightlife, but beyond the resorts there are plenty of secluded coves, colonial towns,volcanic landscapes and beautiful forests to provide an antidote to the urban hedonism.