Buses (Guaguas)If you decide to travel around Gran Canaria on public transport, you can catch the buses supplied by the company Global, which operate all over the island. In the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, you can catch the local buses. Also, again in the capital, you can take a tour in the tourist bus.
The easiest way to island hop in the Canaries, and almost certainly the most pleasant, is by inter island ferry. All seven of the main islands are connected in this way, with Tenerife and Gran Canaria acting as hubs.
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
The best areas to stay when visiting Gran Canaria are: Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico, Puerto Mogan, Meloneras, San Agustin and of course Las Palmas. What is the nicest part of Gran Canaria? The south of Gran Canaria is the most popular for tourism and gets the best weather.
You need a power plug adapter on the Canary Islands, when living in the United States of America. You also need a voltage converter. Be extra careful with certain appliances because of the difference in frequency.
Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.
March to May - Best SeasonIf you want to avoid the crowds, March to May is the best time to visit the Canary Islands. The weather remains pleasant and sunny, and there are fewer tourists around.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €125. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.
If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.
The best times to visit the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find.
Explore Gran Canaria's best beachesGran Canaria is known for its paradisiacal beaches. All of them are free, and you can find them all along the coast.
If you are thinking of coming to Spain or Portugal after Brexit, you need to know that from 1 January 2021 UK driving licences are subject to the general rules on licences issued by non-EU countries. But do not worry, driving in Spain isn't going to be too different to after Brexit.
Credit cardsMasterCard/Cirrus and Visa/Plus are accepted in nearly all ATMs, which are common throughout the country. These credit cards can generally be used outside main towns and cities, although cash is your safest bet.