Gran Canaria, Spain

Because of the large natural contrasts, this island is called "a continent in miniature". In the south of the island is dominated by low banks with sandy beaches, among which stands out El Ingles beach and a masterpiece of nature - the dunes Maspalomas. In the north - steep banks and rocks of volcanic origin, among which the bay with water azure color. The central part of the island surprises by its luxuriant vegetation - from scrub in the canyons to lush Canarian pine trees on the tops.

Island of Gran Canaria, the second largest island in the Canary archipelago, of volcanic origin and has a circular shape. For its size this is the third of the largest islands of the archi... Read more