A Guide to Cheap Holidays in Gran Canaria

Getting to and around Gran Canaria cheaply

There are dozens of cheap charter flights to Gran Canaria from the UK. Most visitors come on package holidays, which include flights. There are scheduled flight connections with the other Canary Islands and ferries or hydrofoils to Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Once there, you can explore by taking cheap day trips from your resort (they're easily arranged through hotels or local operators). If you want to see a bit more, hiring a car's a great option – the landscape is varied and there's a lot to see which is easiest if you have your own transport.

Beaches in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has no shortage of fantastic beaches. Playa del Ingles is one of the best known and most crowded; it's a lively three kilometer-long beach with lots of water sports hotels, plenty of bars and restaurants.

Next-door is Maspalomas, perhaps the most beautiful of all. Backed by Sahara-like sand dunes, the fine white sand stretches for around six kilometers. For something quieter try San Agustin. The waterfronts at this beautiful holiday destination are all lined with cheap cafes, bars and restaurants, perfect for escaping the hot midday sun for a cool refreshing drink.

Low-cost sightseeing in Gran Canaria

For sightseeing, the capital Las Palmas is the place to go. The Cathedral de Santa Ana dominates Santa Ana square, while the Barrio de la Vegueta is a fascinating old quarter of town, with colonial style buildings and the excellent Modern Art Centre.

The Canarian Museum is cheap and therefore is a must, detailing the history of the island. Other highlights include the Museum of Arts and the Museum Perez Galdos. Outside of town the Canarian Garden is a wonderful place to relax, with a huge variety of plants.

Eating cheaply on Holiday in Gran Canaria

If you’re looking for excellent food on your cheap deal from Teletext Holidays then you have picked the right destination. You can feast on cheap but fantastic Spanish cuisine in Gran Canaria – there's fresh seafood and fish on every menu, as well as delicious tapas snacks like Serrano ham and local cheese.

Fried fish with potatoes cooked in their skins is a local specialty, along with rice fried with vegetables – all washed down with Sangria. So book now and don’t miss out!

Cheap Shopping in Gran Canaria

In all the major resorts you'll find plenty of cheap shops selling tourist souvenirs, from local pottery to jewellery, along with beach clothes and sunhats. Playa del Ingles has some big shops too, but for serious shopping nowhere beats Las Palmas.

You can snap up High Street brands like Mango and Zara for a fraction of the price back home, and there's everything from designer boutiques to vast department stores.

You'll also find markets selling handmade ceramic, lace and local confectionary – great gifts to take back home. Take time to visit some villages and check out the traditional shops for a real taste of Gran Canaria.

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