Do you get bitten in Gran Canaria?

Use insect repellent to avoid bites and stings, especially at dawn and dusk. Mosquitos in Gran Canaria don't carry malaria or other diseases, but a hungry mossie can still be an unpleasant to have on your ankle - carry ammonia or antihistamine cream to treat any nibbles.



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Sharks. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are one of the few remaining locations with a substantial population of angelsharks. It is quite a common sight while snorkeling. The basking shark, a harmless plankton feeder, visits the island in large groups during the winter, but is rarely seen.

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if you prefer a relaxing holiday in quiet resorts, some of the places to avoid in Gran Canaria include areas where mass tourism is prevalent, such as the resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. The island offers so much more than this, with diverse landscapes to explore, and a myriad of activities to enjoy.

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The California king snake was introduced onto Gran Canaria in 1998. Since then its population has not stopped growing, despite efforts since 2009 by the Canary Islands Government and the Cabildo of Gran Canaria to contain its expansion.

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A previously unknown species of lycosid spider, Alo- pecosa thaleri, new species, was discovered in montane woodlands on Gran Canaria.

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Gran Canaria has no poisonous land animals except for a couple of spiders and a nocturnal centipede that nobody ever sees. With a lack of natural predators and a climate very similar to the snakes native California, they began to adapt and multiply rapidly.

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There are no scorpions, poisonous snakes, or insect-borne diseases.

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The tsunami was recorded by tide gauges in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife in Lanzarote.

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From November through December, January February and March it can be cool and wet so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. And the winter months can be cold in the evenings, so take a jacket or sweater to put round you.

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Cockroaches. No bother here from buzzing wasps and mosquitoes but we do have cockroaches. It is often thought that cockroaches are a sign of filthiness, but this is not true. These insects live in the grass and in the scales of palm trees, and can therefore enter your accommodation.

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One of the larger Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a popular destination but offers many peaceful, rural areas perfect for walking.

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Watch out for flags indicating water safety on the beaches and don't go swimming if a red flag is flying. The Canary Islands have very low crime rates. The most serious tourist crime is often the pick pocketing of wallets, phones and passports in beach resorts. Keep a copy of your passport in your accommodation.

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