Dunas de Maspalomas
Nature reserve of sand dunes by the sea, between Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas lighthouse.
Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria: airports, things to do and where to stay
Gran Canaria, in the middle of the Canary archipelago, combines the dunes and beaches of the south, the ravines and pine forests of its mountainous centre and Las Palmas, its capital. Its mild climate draws visitors all year round.
Gran Canaria airports
From the airport to central Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria airport is about 20 km from central Gran Canaria.
Global 60
Direct bus to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (San Telmo and Santa Catalina), with two departures an hour during the day.
Global 1, 5 y 36
Buses to the tourist south (Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogán). They stop on the departures level.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal, on level 0. The ride to Las Palmas takes about 20-25 min.
Gran Canaria
Things to do in Gran Canaria
Roque Nublo
Volcanic monolith in the island's high centre and a symbol of Gran Canaria. Reached by a short walk.
Vegueta
The founding quarter of Las Palmas, with Santa Ana Cathedral, the Casa de Colón and cobbled streets.
Playa de Las Canteras
Las Palmas' city beach, over 3 km long, sheltered by a natural rock reef and lined by a long promenade.
Puerto de Mogán
Fishing village in the south-west with canals, flower-covered white houses and a marina.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria is served by Gran Canaria (LPA).
How far is the airport from central Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria airport is about 20 km from central Gran Canaria.
How do I get from the airport to central Gran Canaria?
From Gran Canaria airport you can take Global 60 (bus), Global 1, 5 y 36 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Gran Canaria?
Highlights of Gran Canaria include Dunas de Maspalomas, Roque Nublo, Vegueta, Playa de Las Canteras, and Puerto de Mogán.
Photo credits
- Dunas de Maspalomas: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roque Nublo: El Coleccionista de Instantes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/azuaje/), CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vegueta: Bengt Nyman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de Las Canteras: Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puerto de Mogán: Bengt Nyman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons