Gran Canaria, originally meaning “Great Island of Dogs” is the most populous island of the Canary Islands, with population of 829 597 which constitutes approximately 40% of the population of the archipelago. Also, it is second most populous island in Spain after Majorca. Located on the Atlantic Ocean about 150 kilometers off the northwestern coast of Africa and about 1350 km (~838 miles) from Europe.
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| Gran Canaria island – Great Island of Dogs - Spain |
The capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is also the largest city and capital autonomous community of the Canary Islands.
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| Gran Canaria island – Great Island of Dogs - Spain |
Below is 10 reasons to return to Gran Canaria
1. Fly over water
2. Enrol on a marine mission
3. Feel the beauty of the Maspalomas sun
4. Swim in a strange jungle
5. Be an astronaut without leaving the ground
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| Gran Canaria island – Great Island of Dogs - Spain |
6. Catch the secret of Pozo Izquierdo
7. Learn to surf
8. Let yourself in for the surprise of a changing beach
9. Leave rush behind
10. Watch the sunset at Puerto de Mogán
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| Gran Canaria island – Great Island of Dogs - Spain |
(Wiki and Gran Canaria)
