Your Guide to Last Minute Holidays in Gran Canaria

Getting There and Around Gran Canaria

Do not let travel put you off your late deal holiday from Teletext holidays. There are plenty of last minute charter flights to Gran Canaria from the UK.
Once there you will be able to hire a car to help you explore this beautiful holiday destination or you can simply get a taxi to your resort or a local bus.

Beaches in Gran Canaria

On your late deal you could within the next few days find yourself relaxing on one of the lovely beaches Gran Canaria has to offer.
Maspalomas, is perhaps the most beautiful of all the beaches. Backed by Sahara-like sand dunes, the fine white sand stretches for around six kilometers. For something quieter try San Agustin.

In the north, Playa de las Canteras has a bustling promenade and a natural reef shelters the bay, while to the south conditions are perfect for surfers. Playa de las Alcaravaneras in the north-east is a one kilometer stretch of golden sand, where you'll spot plenty of glamorous yachts, while Puerto Rico, a crescent-shaped beach, with everything from marina to water park, is a family favourite. You could soon be on one of these beautiful beaches with your late deal.

Sightseeing in Gran Canaria

Why not check out some of the local and traditional surroundings on your late deal holiday. The area around Tejeda has a stunning landscape, with the mountains Roque Nublo and Bentayga soaring into the sky.

Or check out Teror, a village nearly 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by wonderful mountain ranges. At Agaete, on the coast, plantations of exotic fruits fill a deep canyon and you can bathe weary limbs at the thermal springs nearby. Check with your resort for the local sights or day trips to the famous ones.

Eating and Nightlife in Gran Canaria

If you’re looking for excellent cuisine on your late deal holiday from Teletext Holidays then you’ve picked the right destination. Gran Canaria has some of the finest European foods available; the fresh seafood is to be found on almost every menu is hard to beat. Fried fish with potatoes cooked in their skins is a local specialty, along with rice fried with vegetables – all washed down with Sangria.

If you're looking to party, you won't be disappointed on Gran Canaria. One of the liveliest places after dark is Playa del Ingles with a nightlife that will keep you up all night. There's something for all tastes, whether it's a glitzy club or a full-on rave.
Playa de las Canteras and Puerto Rico are other hotspots for party animals too. For something more relaxed head to Playa Meloneras or Puerto de Mogan, and chill out at a waterfront restaurant.

Shopping and Family Attractions

Why not take home gifts and souvenirs to remind you of your late deal holiday. In all the major resorts you'll find plenty of shops selling tourist souvenirs, from local pottery to jewellery, along with beach clothes and sunhats.

Gran Canaria offers a multitude of attractions for children. A family favourite is Aquasur near Maspalomas, a massive water park with over 33 slides. Then there's Ocean Park, a smaller version nearby, as well as Puerto Rico's Aqua Park.

A variety of theme parks promise hours of fun, from Sioux City, based on the Wild West, to Mundo Aborigen, a recreation of an ancient Canary village. For something different again, Palmitos Park is an exotic, verdant paradise, with 200 species of birds. There are birds of prey and parrot shows and the biggest butterfly house in Europe.

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