Gran Canaria Tourist Information
Gran Canaria is part of the Archipelago of seven main Canary Islands, basking
in the Atlantic Ocean, just 210 km off the coast of Africa and 1250 km away from
mainland Spain.
With an area of 592 square miles, Gran Canaria is almost circular in shape -
best described as a square with the corners rounded off. The mountainous terrain
of the island is due to its volcanic origin, although there are no longer any
active volcanoes on Gran Canaria.
The main industries of the island are tourism, fishing and fruit and
vegetable growing. This jewel in the Ocean offers an all year round climate,
ideal for all kinds of holiday-makers. There's lots to do during the day and a
much varied nightlife scene.
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