Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Canary Islands. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.
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Flea bites leave an itchy welt on the skin, often on the ankles and legs. Mosquitoes leave a raised, itchy pink skin bump or, in rare cases, a severe allergic reaction. Spider bites cause minor symptoms like red skin, swelling, and pain at the site, or very serious symptoms that need emergency care.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, mosquitoes can bite through clothes! Mosquitoes are more likely to attack exposed skin but can still pierce through covered areas to reach your hidden blood vessels. While tight-fitting clothing may protect you from ticks, mosquitoes can easily bypass the fabric to bite you.