Hotels in Gran Canaria, Spain

Gran Canaria is a Spanish island in the Atlantic, known for its black volcanic sand beaches and massive sand dunes at Maspalomas. The climate is mild year-round, with winter temperatures around 70°F (21°C) perfect for hiking the Roque Nublo rock formation, and summers near 80°F (27°C) great for windsurfing at Playa del Inglés. It has distinct areas: the south offers busy beaches and nightclubs, while the north has historic towns like Arucas with its neo-Gothic cathedral.