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INTRODUCTION
ROUTES
Around the Island
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The Interior and the Summit
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ACCOMMODATION
BEACHES
WATER SPORTS
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Sailing
Deep Sea sports fishing
Surf
Windsurf
Diving
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Golf
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
ROUTES
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ROUTES
Practical Tips
Gran Canaria is a round island where it is very difficult
to find a point of the territory from which you cannot
see the sea, and has a road system that allows you
to get anywhere on the island in a short time, as
well as change your planned route, without having to
go back over areas already visited. Visitors can rest
assured that any previously set itinerary can always
be modified. The islands layout and its internal road
network help avoid wasting time after a change in
plans.
Another point to keep in mind during a visit to Gran
Canaria is that its warm climate varies in just few
miles. So if you want to go to the beach, but cloudy
skies where you are wont let you lie under the sun,
just a few minutes along the coast you will find another
area with beautiful sunny weather. The opposite is
also true, if you prefer cooler temperatures, you only
have to move inland towards the summit, or check
out the weather situation elsewhere on the island.
The maximum distance between any two major
points should never exceed eighty kilometers, and
Gran Canaria can be covered from south to north,
or east to west in whatever combination of cardinal
points you choose, in a really short time. If on the
other hand, you would like to cut short a visit, and
then come back another day to finish your route off,
you can always come back via another route and
avoid retracing your steps.
With this in mind, and safe in the knowledge that the
roads are in excellent condition and cater for all types
of vehicles and preferences, visitors to Gran Canaria
should know that everything they need for a perfect
day out is completely catered for. You can choose
between a typical restaurant, a simple snack bar, or if
you prefer, set up your own picnic in beautiful natural
surroundings, just off the main road.
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BEACHES
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BEACHES
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WATER SPORTS
Sailing
Sailing as a sport has become really widespread
among the inhabitants of Gran Canaria. Sailors born
here have excelled on the world stage and have been
part of great sailing teams, even representing the
Spanish Olympic team. In the capital especially, there
are a number of sailing clubs at which hundreds of
youngsters, from a very early age, have honed their
navigating skills around the bay.
This passion for sailing has led to the emergence of a
water sport discipline called Vela Latina Canaria, to
be found only on this island, consisting of boats with
one mast, with a maximum length of 6.65 meters, a
maximum width of 2.37, and a triangle-shaped sail of
over 40 sq meters.
The boats have crews of nine to eleven members,
and compete over the race waters along the splendid
coastline of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from April
to October. Most of the vessels represent different
neighbourhoods of the city, providing healthy
competition between rival areas. The exact origins of
this sport are not known, although it is believed to be
directly related to races between fishing vessels and
others that worked around the ports at the Baha de
La Luz. The official start date of this sport goes way
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PUERTO DEPORTIVO
DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Tel: 928 234 960
Fax: 928 232 378
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WATER SPORTS
PUERTO DE ARGUINEGUN
Tel: 928 736 441
Fax: 928 152 074
GRAN CANARIA
ESTACIN NUTICA
Tel: 629 480 403
mogan@estacionesnauticas.info
www.estacionesnauticas.info
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Surfing
The north is for surfing, while the south and east are
for windsurf enthusiasts. No less than 23 areas on the
island are apt for the practice of these sports and also
bodyboard. Most of these have all the facilities to give
these sports people all they need for a comfortable,
relaxing day on their boards and with their boards
and sails. From El Confital in Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria itself, with Las Monjas wave, to Gldar and
its Bocabarranco wave, the whole of the northern
coast is great sea for surf and bodyboard lovers. The
coast here is rocky and with stronger breakers you
can get waves rising up to five meters in height.
Surf Schools
3RJ SURF ACADEMY
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 491 142 / 685 471 477
escuela3rjsurfk@hotmail.com
www.surfk.com
BRISA SCHOOL
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 650 308 307
info@brisaschool.com
www.brisaschool.com
EL HOMBRE
Telde
Tel: 928 706 010
clubcostaeste@hotmail.com
www.playadelhombre.blogspot.com
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WATER SPORTS
OLEAJE
Arucas
Tel: 686 161 344
clubsurfoleaje@hotmail.com
http://cluboleaje.blogspot.com/
PR SURFING
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 769 719/ 628 104 025
info@prsurfing.com
www.prsurfing.com/ www.prosurfingcompany.com
Windsurf
As far as windsurfing is concerned, Gran Canaria is one
of the major stop-offs along the world championship
route. Together with Hawaii it is the world Meca for
this sport with two beaches ideal for windsurfers
nearly all year round. Pozo Izquierdo, besides being
the venue for one of the world championship stages,
is the home for many sportspeople who have excelled
in this sport both nationally and internationally. The
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Windsurf Schools
JOAQUN BLANCO TORRENT SAILING SCHOOL
Puerto Rico
Tel: (+34) 928 291 567 / fedvela@fedvela.es
www.fedvela.es
WATER SPORTS
Diving
Around ten diving schools are to be found in Gran
Canaria for those are into the sport or others who
want to find out more. Spread around the whole
island, the number of schools ties in with the number
of places available to check out some of the most
attractive sea beds in the South Atlantic. The islands
volcanic origins reveal its ecological and biological
wealth of sea life, that will captivate those who think
they have seen all there is to see at the bottom of
the sea. The variety of its beauty is unsurpassable.
Outstanding examples in the capital are Bajas de La
Isleta on the Playa de Las Canteras; in the southeast
the beach at El Cabrn; in the south La Baja de Pasito
Blanco, and to the north Sardina del Norte, and Caleta
Baja in Gldar would be our main recommendations.
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North:
BUCEO CANARIAS
Tel: 928 232 085 / 649 893 653
buceo@buceocanarias.com
www.buceocanarias.com
BUCEO MIRAFONDOS
Tel: 928 490 867 / 699 308 576
mirafondos@gmail.com
www.mirafondos.com
BUCEO NORTE
Tel: 928 883 807 / 628 107 479
buceo@buceonorte.com
www.buceonorte.com
LAVY SUB
Tel: 928 232 530 / 639 076 245
lavysub@lavysub.com
www.lavysub.com
South Area:
ATLANTIK DIVING
Tel: 928 565 438 / 689 352 049
atdiving@clubdemar.com
www.clubdemar.com
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WATER SPORTS
BUCEO SUR
Tel: 928 564 870 / 696 477 861
buceosurnitrox@gmail.com
www.buceosur.es
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DAYTIME LEISURE
ACTIVITIES
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PALMITOS PARK
Botanical and ornithological garden where you
can see 51 different types of palm trees,1,500
exotic birds, and with birds of prey shows. It has
a superb collection of cacti, orchids, butterflies
and hummingbirds, 160 species of tropical fish,
crocodiles and parrot shows.
Carretera Palmitos Park - Maspalomas.
Tel: 928 797 070
www.palmitospark.es
Open from 10 to 18hrs, every day
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HOLIDAY WORLD
Holiday World amusement park is at the heart of
this leisure centre and the largest to be found in
the Canary Islands
Avda. Touroperador Tui s/n
Tel: 928 730 498
parque@holidayworld-maspalomas.com
www.holidayworld-maspalomas.com
Winter Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday and public
holidays, 17:00 to 23:00 hrs; Fridays, Saturdays and days
before public holidays 17:00 a 24:00 hrs
Summer Opening hours: 18:00 to 24:00 hrs.
PARQUE DE COCODRILOS
Zoological park with over 300 crocodiles, tropical
fish, tarantulas and a treasure island.
Los Corralillos km 5,5. Agimes.
Tel: 928 784 725
Opening hours: de 10:00 a 17:00 horas
(last visit at 16:00hrs) Saturdays closed.
MUNDO ABORIGEN
Canary cultural park, with aboriginal village:
history, customs and life style of the ancient
inhabitants of Gran Canaria.
Carretera de Playa del Ingls a Fataga. Km 6.
Tel: 928 172 295
Opening hours: every day from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
CACTUALDEA PARQUE
Botanical gardens with wide variety of cacti, palm
trees and other tropical plants.
Ctra. de Mogn a San Nicols de Tolentino, s/n.
Ctra. del Hoyo-Tocodoman.
Tel: 928 891 228 / Fax: 928 890 688
Opening hours: Winter from 10:00 to 17:00 / Summer from
10:00 to 18:00
SIOUX CITY
American wild west town. Horse, buffalo and cow show.
Can del Aguila. San Agustn.
Tel: 928 762 573 / Fax: 928 767 201
Opening hours: 10:00 t 17:00 hrs. Performances at 12:00,
12:45, 13:15, 14:00 and 15:00 hrs
Open every day except Mondays. Fridays: Barbacue + Show
(evenings), from 18:00 to 22:00 hrs.
MINI TREN
Route along the Playa del Ingls, on a cute
miniature train.
Avenida de Italia s/n.- Playa del Ingls.
Timetable: from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Winter from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00hrs
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SUBMARINO AMARILLO
Travel deep down to the bottom of the sea and
discover its secrets.
Puerto de Mogn. Mogn.
Tel: 928 565 108 / Fax: 928 565 048
Trips: 10:00-11:00-12:00-13:0014:00-15:30-16:20-17:10 hrs
the
famous
Maspalomas
Tel: 928 760 781 / 609 520 233
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs.
AQUALAND MASPALOMAS
Water park with numerous slides, also minigolf.
Ctra. Palmitos Park, km 3. Maspalomas.
Tel: 928 140 525 / Fax: 928 140 277
Opening hours: Winter from 10:00 to 17:00 / Summer from
10:00 to 18:00
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GASTRONOMY
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CULTURAL LIFE
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CULTURAL LIFE
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MUSEUMS
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MUSEUMS
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MUSEO CANARIO
Etnographic museum about the islands
pre-hispanic aboriginal culture. Kept on show
here is the most complete collection of cromanoid
remains in the world.
C/ Dr. Vernau, 2 - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: 928 336 800 / Fax: 928 336 801
info@elmuseocanario.com
www.elmuseocanario.com
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00
hrs; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to
14:00 hrs.
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MUSEUMS
CASA DE COLN
Specializing in the history of the discovery of
America, recreating the environment of the time.
An offshoot of the building is dedicated to the
Provincial Museum of Fine Arts.
C/ Coln, 1 - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: 928 312 373 / Fax: 928 331 156
casacolon@grancanaria.com
www.casadecolon.com
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 19:00;
Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00, Sundays and public
holidays from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs.
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MUSEO DE NSTOR
Museum dedicated to the multifaceted local artist
Nstor Martn Fernndez de la Torre (1887-1938),
with an exhibition of his paintings.
Parque Doramas; Pueblo Canario - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: 928 245 135 - 928 246 265 / Fax: 928 243 576
museonestor@gmail.com
www.museonestor.com
Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00
hrs; Sundays from 10:30 to 14:30 hrs.
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MUSEO DE LA RAMA
C. Prroco Alonso Lujn, 5 (Agaete)
Tel: 928 554 382
www.aytoagaete.es
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MUSEUMS
MUSEOS VIVOS
Three different routes along twelve areas located in
the town centre, recreating traditional rural trades
of the town. You are shown round by the elderly
volunteer inhabitants of the municipality itself.
Visits by prior arrangement.
Tel: 928 892 485 / Mvil: 629 487 907
MUSEO DE LA ZAFRA
C. Isla de la Graciosa, 33
Vecindario- Santa Luca
Tel: 928 759 706 / museozafra@santaluciagc.com
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a 17:00;
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to
14:00 hrs.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
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ARCHAEOLOGY
CENOBIO DE VALERN
Cuesta de Silva s/n
Santa Mara de Gua - Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 895 537 / 618 607 896 / Fax: 928 895 451
www.cenobiodevaleron.com
Winter timetable:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Summer timetable:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
MUSEO DE GUAYADEQUE
(Archaeological Information Centre)
Barranco de Guayadeque s/n
Tel: 928 172 026
Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs; Sundays and
public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs.
SALINAS DE TENEFE
Exterior: information boards, individual visits.
Interior: group visits by prior appointment: 928 759 706
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CRAFTS
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CRAFTS
Craft activity in Gran Canaria goes back to preHispanic times. The craft tradition of Aboriginal
people has lasted to the present day as well as many
of the materials they used. Clay was, and continues
to be, one of the raw materials. Today in nearly every
village there is one or more artisans who work with
this material, although the outstanding places today
are the Locero Centre and the Casa-Alfar Panchito Eco
Museum, in La Atalaya de Santa Brigida, or the Fedac
shops.
The Aboriginals also used household utensils and
icons such as the idol of Tara, small red clay figure,
a representation of women which, along with its neck
and distinct face, stand out for its exaggerated limbs.
These small mud and stone figures found on the island
have various purposes: from the celebration of fertility
rites, to the cult of the dead. The Canarian motif is
one of the characteristic elements of Aboriginal craft
and they adorned craftwork with geometric patterns.
Others materials to have survived have been baskets,
metal knives, wood, yarn, and stonework with a very
rich grain which has been used in roads, bridges,
banks, mills, pools, fountains and a host of other
applications.
LA SALA
Domingo J. Navarro, 7 bis. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 369 639
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Local Markets
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
FLEA MARKET
Every Sunday from 09:00 to 14:00 hrs, at Ramblas
Alcalde Juan Rodrguez Doreste.
MERCADO DE ARTESANA Y CULTURA
(Craft and Culture Market)
Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, every Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs.
AGIMES
Thursdays from 08:00 to 13:00 hrs.
ARUCAS
Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
GLDAR
Thursdays frome 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
SANTA LUCA
VECINDARIO at Avenida de Canarias every Wednesday
from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
SANTA LUCA
Sundays from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
SANTA BRGIDA
Fridays from 15:00 to 20:00 hrs. Saturdays from 07:00
to 20:00 hrs and Sundays from 07:00 to 14:00 hrs.
SAN MATEO
Saturdays from 08:00 to 20:00 hrs and Sundays from
08:00 to 15:00 hrs.
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MOGN
PUERTO DE MOGN
Mondays and Fridays from 09:00 to 14:00 hrs.
ARGUINEGUN
Tuesdays from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
MOYA
Sundays from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
TELDE
PLAZA SAN GREGORIO
Saturdays from 07:00 to 15:00 hrs
JINMAR
Sundays from 07:00 to 15:00 hrs.
TEROR
Sundays from 08:00 to 15:00 hrs.
VALSEQUILLO
Sundays from 08:00 to 14:00 hrs.
PLEASE NOTE: The Gran Canary Tourist Board cannot be held responsible for any changes to this programme.
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JANUARY
Wise Kings Procession
DATE: 5th January.
MUNICIPALITIES: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
San Bartolom de Tirajana (Playa del Ingls), Gldar.
FEBRUARY
Almond Trees in Bloom Festival
MUNICIPALITIES: Valsequillo, Tejeda
Carnivals
MUNICIPALITIES: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Agimes,
San Bartolom de Tirajana (Maspalomas).
MAY
Cheese Festival
DATE: between the last week of April and the beginning
of May
MUNICIPALITY: Gua.
Canary Day
DATE: 30th May.
MUNICIPALITY: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
JUNE
Festival of San Vicente Ferrer
DATE: 12th June.
MUNICIPALITY: Valleseco
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JULY
Festival of El Agricultor Local Market
DATE: first Sunday of July.
MUNICIPALITY: San Mateo.
AUGUST
La Rama Festival
DATE: 4th August.
MUNICIPALITY: Agaete.
SEPTEMBER
Nuestra Seora del Pino Festival
DATE: 8th September.
MUNICIPALITY: Teror,
OCTOBER
San Francisco Festival
DATE: 4th October.
MUNICIPALITY:Telde.
NOVEMBER
San Gregorio Festival
DATE: 17th November.
MUNICIPALITY: Telde.
DECEMBER
Santa Luca Festival and
Los Labradores Pilgrimage
DATE: 13th December.
MUNICIPALITY: Santa Luca.
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RURAL TOURISM
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RURAL TOURISM
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ACTIVE TOURISM
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ACTIVE TOURISM
FREE MOTION
Hiking, cycling
Hotel Sandy Beach. Local 9, Playa del Ingls
Tel: (+34) 928 777 479
www.free-motion.net
NORTETREK
Hiking trips, mountain bike routes, cultural excursions to old
towns and archaeological settlements, special programmes
for companies, associations and groups
c/ Dutidana, 32
Tel: 636 578 586
www.nortetrekgrancanaria.com
LIMONIUM
Hiking trails, orienteering, archery, multiadventure , climbing,
ravine descent, paragliding.
c/ Jos y Mara,69. Lomo los Frailes. Tamaraceite.
35018 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: (+34) 928 436 995
www.limoniumcanarias.com
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OTHER SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
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Golf
Back in 1891 Gran Canaria was already the site
for Spains first golf club, the Real Club de Golf
de Las Palmas, located on natural land on the
capitals outskirts. Since then the island has been
the perfect place for golf tourism as it is just a
short flight away from any point in Europe, with
a climate allowing golfers to play all year round.
Today there are 7 magnificent courses dotted
around the island. Designed by eminent golf
course specialists and all within 50 kilometers of
one another, Gran Canaria has become a leading
hotspot for golf enthusiasts looking to play at
different courses, all within easy reach, in just a
few days. The courses are located at points which
allow for immediate play, with fantastic beach,
sea and mountain views all around them.
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OTHER SPORTS
MASPALOMAS GOLF
Situated right on the most important tourist
complex of the island and surrounded by the
natural Maspalomas Dunes area. Its proximity to
the sea and its gentle trade wind breezes make
this course an unforgettable experience.
Avda. TTOO Neckermann S/N - Maspalomas
Tel: 928 762 581 / Fax: 928 768 245
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Maspalomas Golf
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OTHER SPORTS
Meloneras Golf
MELONERAS GOLF
Situated on the Baha de Meloneras, at the south of
Gran Canaria, this golf course is split into two sets
of 9 holes, one with magnificent views over the
mountains, the other 9 holes looking out over the
sea, 3 of which are right on the coastline itself.
Autopista GC 500, s/n. Meloneras
35100, Maspalomas.
Tel: 928 145 309 / Fax: 928 146 066
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HEALTH TOURISM
Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health Association
Tel: 928 367 508 / Fax: 928 369 300
info@grancanariawellness.com
www.grancanariawellness.com
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BUSINESS TOURISM
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BUSINESS TOURISM
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BUSINESS TOURISM
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INVESTING IN
GRAN CANARIA
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USEFUL CONTACTS
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES
GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT
Tourist Information Office
Gran Canaria Airport
Address: EU Arrivals Door A.
Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria s/n
Tel: 928 574 117
cit@grancanaria.com
www.grancanaria.com
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Address: C/. Triana, 93
Tel: 928 219 600
dpromoc@grancanaria.com
www.grancanaria.com
Centre of Tourism Iniciatives + info
Address: Pueblo Canario - Plaza de
Las Palmeras, local 3
Tel: 928 243 593
cit@citgrancanaria.es
www.citgrancanaria.es
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USEFUL CONTACTS
SOUTH AREA
Island Tourist Information Office
Gran Canaria Tourist Board
Address: Avda. Espaa - esquina con Avda.
EE.UU. (Centro Comercial Yumbo)
Tel: 928 771 550
cit@grancanaria.com
www.grancanaria.com
Mirador del Golf Tourism Office
Address: Avda Touroperador Tui
(campo internacional)
Tel: 928 769 585
infoelmirador@gmail.com
www.turismomaspalomas.com
Anexo II Tourism Office
Address: Paseo Martimo Centro Comercial Anexo II Local 20
Tel: 928 768 409
infoelanexo@gmail.com
www.turismomaspalomas.com
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USEFUL CONTACTS
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USEFUL CONTACTS
EMERGENCIES
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TRANSPORT
Taxi
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Radio Taxi
Euro Taxi
TELDE
Radio Taxi San Juan
Bus Services
Global bus company
Planes
Airport information
METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION
Centro Meteorolgico Territorial
en Canarias Oriental
C/ Hitoriador Fernando de Armas, 12 (Tafira Baja)
35017 - Las Palmas
Secretary
928 430 600
Fax
928 430 601
www.inm.es
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