About Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands and has the largest population. It's often described as a "continent in miniature" because it has so much variety to offer.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Symbol: €
Language
Spanish
Also: Catalan, Basque, Galician
Phone Code
+34
International dialing code for Spain
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Spain
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
Getting Around Gran Canaria
Local transportation and navigation tips
If you are in the possession of a driver's licence, a rental car is the best option for discovering the remote locations on the island—seeCanary Islands#By rental carfor more information.
Safety in Gran Canaria
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.603)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
There is relatively little crime in the resorts, the main annoyance is drunks causing trouble. As anywhere, one should not leave valuables unattended on the beach.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 protected sites near Gran Canaria
Things to See in Gran Canaria
4 landmarks and points of interest
Barranco de Guayadeque
stream
Cuatro Puertas
cultural property in Telde, Spain
Estadio Municipal de Vecindario
Roque Nublo
mountain
Source: Wikidata
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