What to see in Gran Canaria
The top 3 according to 4 votes from people: Las Canteras beach · Cueva Pintada, Gáldar · Agaete and Puerto de las Nieves. (Updated Mar 4, 2025.)
From Roque Nublo to the Maspalomas dunes: Gran Canaria's must-sees according to its tourist board and guides.
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Top 10
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Las Canteras beach
City beach sheltered by a reef bar.
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Cueva Pintada, Gáldar
Museum and site with aboriginal paintings.
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Agaete and Puerto de las Nieves
Natural pools and the coffee-growing valley.
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Viera y Clavijo Canarian Botanic Garden
Spain's largest botanical garden.
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Roque Nublo
80-metre volcanic monolith, the island's symbol.
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Maspalomas Dunes
Nature reserve of sand dunes by the sea.
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Vegueta
Historic quarter of Las Palmas with the cathedral and Columbus House.
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Puerto de Mogán
Canal-lined fishing village known as 'little Venice'.
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Teror
Village of wooden balconies and the Basilica of El Pino.
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10
Roque Bentayga
Ancient aboriginal sacred site in Tejeda, a World Heritage Site.
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Pico de las Nieves
The island's highest point, with views of Mount Teide.
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Arucas
Neo-Gothic stone church and a rum distillery.
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Comments (1)
El Roque Nublo al amanecer, por encima de las nubes, espectacular.