5 days. Car route through Gran Canaria

On your first day in Gran Canaria, after landing on the island, you can pick up your rental car at the airport offices and start your holidays in the Canary Islands. For today, nothing better than arriving at your hotel, unpacking and having a cocktail in one of the bars of your resort. If you arrive with enough time, you can also take the opportunity to visit the capital of the island: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria you will find the Benito Pérez Galdós House-Museum, on Calle Mayor de Triana and, walking through the Vegueta neighborhood, the Casa de Colón, the Cathedral and the market. To continue, nothing better than discovering Las Canteras beach, one of the best urban beaches in the world with a great seabed. If you prefer, you can also leave this visit for your return day as it is close to Las Palmas airport. You decide!

Undoubtedly, theMaspalomas Dunes is one of the most impressive places in Gran Canaria that transports you to a landscape that could well be the Sahara desert itself. Of course, behind these dunes you will find the Playa del Inglés which borders on Maspalomas beach. So you can get an idea of how special this place is... Take the opportunity to visit the dunes, do somersaults, photos, videos... Then, go to the beach and take a dip or relax in the sun. On Playa del Inglés you will find a beach bar where you can have a cool drink, a nudist area and another more familiar area (just to avoid surprises…). In the afternoon, you can take a walk through the Meloneras area full of shops, bars and restaurants with sea views. If you feel like dining out, this area is perfect for spending a pleasant evening, but first, don't miss the sunset at the Maspalomas lighthouse, right next to Meloneras.

Start the day visiting the Barranco de las Vacas, an impressive canyon that has become a tourist attraction. If you visit it early in the morning, you will avoid crowds of cars and people taking photos. Then, continue to El Bufadero de La Garita where you can see how the water hits the rocks with force and rises and falls like a geyser. To finish, the icing on the cake: the viewpoint of Roque Nublo, the image of Gran Canaria. Getting there is easy since there is a parking lot enabled and you just have to follow a simple path of about five minutes walking. On the way to the viewpoint, you will pass through the beautiful municipality of Telde, where you can stop for a snack, and through the Mirador Caldera de Los Marteles, where you can stop with your car. The views are spectacular and they don't mean any detour on your route so you can't miss it. If you have time and feel like it, you can also stop at the Mirador del Pico de los Pozos de las Nieves to contemplate one of the best sunsets on the island.

We're going on a beach route! You can start at Anfi del Mar beach and continue along Puerto Rico beach and Amadores, one next to the other. These beaches are protected by several dikes to avoid the strong waves of the Atlantic, which allows you to enjoy the sea in peace. Without a doubt, if you travel with children, they are the best options. Its white sand and turquoise waters will make you spend a fantastic day. In the afternoon, you can visit Puerto Mogán, a charming and lively fishing village. If you prefer, at noon you can come and eat at one of the restaurants in this seaport where you will find better gastronomic options than on the beaches of Amadores and Puerto Rico. If you like fresh fish, this is your place!