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Bookmark & shareSun, sea, sand, peaks and greenery: Gran Canaria is a miniature continent.
Whatever you're after, you'll probably find it here. Partygoers can absorb the urban buzz of the capital Las Palmas or the sun-and-sangria of the southern resorts, while nature lovers can enjoy the 'Himalayan' peaks of the centre or the obvious pleasures of the white-sand beaches.
Fast Facts
Population
802,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish; Castilian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+34
Weights & Measures
Metric
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