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Thursday, August 07, 2014

Gran Canaria, Spain - The Island of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the third largest and second most populous of the seven Canary Islands. This Spanish island is about 200 km (124 miles) off the northwestern coast of Africa and 1,400 km (870 miles) from the Spanish mainland. Las Palmas (located in the northeastern corner of the island) is the capital and largest city in Gran Canaria. As a travel destination, the island receives more than 2 million travellers each year offering visitors it's sandy beaches, picturesque mountains, nature reserves and scenic villages.

Gran Canaria's capital of Las Palmas, Spain
Gran Canaria's capital of Las Palmas by Matti Mattila

Beach at Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria, Spain
Beach at Puerto Rico by Dan Kamminga

Sand dunes of Maspalomas in Gran Canaria, Spain
Sand dunes of Maspalomas by Roland Steinebach

Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria, Spain
Puerto de Mogan by Guido Haeger


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