Gran Canaria is the largest island of the easternmost province of the Canary Islands. It has a surface area of 1560 km2 and is crowned by the Pico de las Nieves, a 1956-metre-high peak. It is the third largest island in the archipelago and also the third highest in altitude. Explore every corner and enjoy the comfort of one of our villas in Gran Canaria.
The island is famous for its blonde sandy beaches in the south of the island, in the area known as Maspalomas. The most internationally known area is Playa de Inglés, a sun and sand resort that attracts millions of tourists every year.
The island is circular in shape, being flat on the coasts and mountainous in the centre, as is the case with most islands of volcanic origin. Here we can find natural monuments such as the Roque Nublo, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of nature in its full state.
Gran Canaria is often referred to as a small continent because of its varied terrain, climate, flora and fauna, depending on which part of the island you visit. It is home to up to 14 different microclimates, as for example in Mogán, whose microclimate was declared by UNESCO to be the best in the world. So that you don't miss a single corner of the island, at LasCasasCanarias we offer you holiday villas in the best enclaves of Gran Canaria.
The options are endless in Gran Canaria. Our villas with private pool in Gran Canaria in the best locations on the island are designed so that you can see everything and get around easily.
In the interior of the island, rural tourism abounds with small historic centres such as Teror, Arucas or Agüimes.
The capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with almost 400,000 inhabitants, is the most populated city of all the islands and at the same time the cultural and historical capital of the archipelago.
In the city you can visit the house of the sailor Christopher Columbus where he prepared his voyage to the East Indies. Don't miss the historic neighbourhoods of Vegueta and Triana, where you will be pleasantly surprised by the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Ana, a successful fusion of Gothic and neoclassical.
If you want to relax on one of the best urban beaches in the world, you can do so at Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas. If you want to see something different, visit the Maspalomas Dunes in the south of the island. Don't forget to enjoy the island's paradisiacal golf courses either.
The island and its idyllic geographical location make it one of the islands with the best climate in the world. The trade winds that brought the sailors to the new world temper the climate on the island and allow you to enjoy its nature and beaches all year round.
Average temperatures range from 20-21 degrees Celsius in winter to 29 degrees Celsius in summer. A pleasant temperature all year round is guaranteed. If you want to enjoy the good weather in winter our villas for rent in Gran Canaria with private pool will seduce you.
The south of the island is very dry, with only a few days of rain per year. In the north, rainfall is more frequent. In addition, in the capital there is a phenomenon known as "panza de burro" (donkey's belly). Clouds are trapped by the mountains and cloud the city of Las Palmas while the sun shines all over the island. Whether you decide to visit the north or the south of the island, the best choice for your accommodation is one of our cosy villas in Gran Canaria.