What is the average temperature in Gran Canaria throughout the year?

JAN 17.8°C FEB 18.0°C MAR 18.7°C APR 19.1°C MAY 20.3°C JUN 21.5°C JUL 23.0°C AUG 23.7°C SEP 23.6°C OCT 23.1°C NOV 21.1°C DEC 18.8°C

What is the official language spoken in Gran Canaria?

The official language spoken in Gran Canaria is Spanish

What is the currency in Gran Canaria?

The currency in Gran Canaria is the Euro (EUR)

What is the average price in Gran Canaria?

1.5ltr bottle of water = 0.90 € (approx. £0.75) Coffee (from a restaurant) = 1.45 € (approx. £1.20) 0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 2.50 € (approx. £2.10) Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 38.50 € (approx. £32.10)

Tipping in Gran Canaria

A 10% tip is more than enough in restaurants.

Essential phrases in Gran Canaria

Good morning - Buenos días "Boo-en-os dee-ahs" Good afternoon - Buenas tardes "Boo-en-as tar-des" Good night - Buenas noches "Boo-en-as noh-chays" Hello - Hola "Oh-lah" Where is - Dónde está "Don-day ehs-ta" Please - Por favor "Por fa-vor" Thank you - Gracias "Grah-cee-ahs" Excuse me - Perdóneme "Per-don-eh-may" I dont understand - Yo no entiendo "Yo no en-tee-en-doh"

What is the average water temperature in Gran Canaria throughout the year?

JAN 19.5°C FEB 19.0°C MAR 19.0°C APR 19.0°C MAY 20.0°C JUN 21.0°C JUL 22.0°C AUG 23.0°C SEP 23.5°C OCT 23.5°C NOV 22.0°C DEC 20.5°C

Beach and marina in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands

Gran Canaria, Spain cruise holidays

The tranquil harbour, verdant palm groves and excellent climate of Gran Canaria's lively capital Las Palmas delighted Christopher Columbus when he discovered it on his famous voyage of 1492. Those same attractions now draw modern travellers keen to explore the atmospheric cobbled streets and leafy courtyards of its old quarter, Vegueta. Cruises to Gran Canaria also bring you close to Playa del Ingles, the liveliest and best-known beach in the Canaries. You can explore the stunning desert scenery of Maspalomas, or tour further afield to explore peaceful old towns like Arucas - famed for its lush banana plantations - and Teror, with its fine collection of traditional houses with intricately carved wooden balconies. Other highlights of our Gran Canaria cruises include lovely Palmitos Nature Park - set in a canyon inland from Maspalomas and famous for its vivid tropical plants, birds and fish - and Bandama, an extinct volcano set 1,900 feet above sea level, which offers panoramic views over the island.

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Chef and food influencer, Sabrina Ghayour discovers Gran Canaria

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Frequently asked questions about Gran Canaria, Spain

Coffee

Gran Canaria's bustling café scene is extensive, and ranges from rustic home-made bites to trendy coffee spots.

Lunch

Gran Canaria's eateries serve Spanish tapas made from local ingredients, as well as sumptuous international cuisines.

Drinks

Unwind in Las Palmas' atmospheric bars, offering a range of Spanish wines, local beers and stylish cocktails.

Shopping

From refined designer apparel to chic and quirky boutique buys, Las Palmas' shopping streets cater for a range of styles.

Culture

Explore the rich cultural legacy of Gran Canaria, perhaps best known for being Columbus' first stop on the way to America, this tiny island's history connects Europe, Africa and the Americas.