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Gran Canaria, originally named Tamaran (meaning "land of the brave") is one of the most popular islands of the Canary Archipelago and is also known as "The Little Continent". The original inhabitants of Gran Canaria were the "Guanches", they came from the nearby African coast and were Berber in origen and reached the islands at different times. The variation in climate and temperature is very high, from green areas and forests in the North-West till the arid, dry and even desert like with the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas. The difference is easy to explain: Because of the high mountains in the centre, which separates the island in North and South, falls in the North much more rain then in the South. Some of that mountanins are: Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo and Roque Bentaiga. This weather in combination with the beaches and the accommodations makes Gran Canaria to a very popular destination for those who likes spending a holiday or even a complete winter in the sun. For the younger people Playa del Ingles is a well known place with her big offer of bars, discotheques, restaurants and activities. The older people and families are choosing mostly the more quiet places like Maspalomas, Sonnenland, Puerto Rico or the picturesque village Puerto de Mogan. Unfortunately the reputation of Gran Canaria went down the last few years. Probably the reason for this is that many tourists go to one destination, for example Playa del Ingle, without looking further. We would really advise everybody to discover the beautiful inlands of Gran Canaria by car or by an organized excursion, or to visit some other places like Telde, Las Palmas or Agaete and you will see that Gran Canaria offers more then a buzzing night life.


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  • CBGranca

    El Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria destituye a Himar Ojeda. http://t.co/HRa3L3LR

    Yesterday, 20:21

  • Iberia

    Ya se puede usar la tarjeta de embarque móvil en los aeropuertos: Gran Canaria, Tenerife Norte y Santiago de Compostela http://t.co/vqxz2QVQ

    Yesterday, 18:00

  • TUBASKET

    El Gran Canaria 2014 es una polvorín: se carga a Himar Ojeda, pierde patrocinios y el presidente está solo en el club: http://t.co/sdSCeDXP

    Yesterday, 21:03

  • LennartRobin

    @noiam11 haha fan så nice! Men playa ingles är det bästa tror ja på gran canaria;) #bättre så ni hamnar säkert där;)

    Today, 15:27

  • kikegonzalvo

    El Ayuntamiento confirma que no habrá Womad 2012 en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, pero sí Festival de Teatro y Danza http://t.co/JvYXyIir

    Today, 15:25

  • Rayco_RB

    @greenpeace_esp http://t.co/hnhe81Pw El sur no reclama nada.. lo reclaman sus bolsillos.

    Today, 15:25

  • Rayco_RB

    @greenpeace_esp Os pido que leais estos dos artículos, por favor. http://t.co/XWq0oxTv Es el único fragmento natural que queda en el sur...

    Today, 15:24

  • RitaGonzlezGuer

    RT @juanjomarfe: Preparando todo para esta noche en gran canaria @FerchuMyhyv y yo vamos a mostrarla pero bien. No os lo podéis perder http://t.co/SYLYOQRM

    Today, 15:24

  • esorazu

    RT @diariodeavisos: Iberia activa el embarque con el móvil en Tenerife Norte y Gran Canaria http://t.co/ZvYk6mjg

    Today, 15:23

  • dearmastomar

    al fin, ya era hora!! “@diariodeavisos: Iberia activa el embarque con el móvil en Tenerife Norte y Gran Canaria http://t.co/nATJEIlu”

    Today, 15:23

  • NavarromoralesC

    Estoy en Farmacia Lcda. Mª Del Pilar Blanco Tagarro (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias) http://t.co/w6pJbPlu

    Today, 15:23

  • ojedam82

    Temporada 2010/11. Himar Ojeda compatibilizando funciones. Tal vez el mejor año deportivo y de gestión de la historia del Gran Canaria.

    Today, 15:23

  • NavarromoralesC

    Estoy en La Flauta (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria) http://t.co/csAqRMyP

    Today, 15:22

  • NavarromoralesC

    Estoy en Los Rosales V (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias) http://t.co/TxguVjKt

    Today, 15:22

  • NavarromoralesC

    Estoy en Gelizia (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CN) http://t.co/DQfrv5mJ

    Today, 15:22

  • JaneD2_SP

    @Claudius_SP + habitantes eran buenos luchadores, pues entonces en honor la llamaron así, Gran y Canaria porque somos las islas canarias xD

    Today, 15:22

  • NavarromoralesC

    Estoy en Hermet Alimentación (Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands) http://t.co/FPqnM6Z2

    Today, 15:21

  • Igosa1

    RT @Anita_Thomsen_: Canarias7. Gran Canaria. El PP abre la puerta a una subida de tarifas en guaguas http://t.co/11dTI5Zg vía @canarias7

    Today, 15:20

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