Cheap Flights: Gran Canaria Is The Ultimate Holiday Experience

As part of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has glorious weather all the year round. It can boast ancient mountainous scenery, Sahara-like sand dunes and a thrilling nightlife. It is no wonder that this island, populated with close to one million people, is so popular with British holidaymakers. Flights to Gran Canaria are available from all the UK's top airports so it can easily be your next holiday destination.

Places to Go and Things to Do
If you like your holidays to be a combination of gentle relaxation, sightseeing and dynamic spontaneity, then Gran Canaria is the perfect place for you. Beach lovers will quickly be able to shake away memories of Britain's grey skies and sunbathe on miles and miles of glittering, white sands. Maspalomas is considered to be the most spectacular beach on the island; it stretches for 17km of Gran Canaria's coastline and is home to several hotels and many restaurants.

Bargain hunters will be delighted by the shopping Mecca Las Palmas for duty free prices on alcohol, perfumes and designer clothes. If shopping is a favourite pastime, then don't forget to visit the island's local markets and pick up fresh produce such as figs, avocado and papaya fruit. Delightful gifts, souvenirs and various other nick-nacks are often handmade by local artisans - amongst their other treasures, you can also find beautifully crafted pottery, ethnic jewellery and banana leaf baskets.

Cheap holidays in Gran Canaria can be exciting and truly magical. A vast amount of outdoor activities can be enjoyed including water sports, cycling and rock climbing, but if you fancy something truly memorable then why not take a morning out to experience a camel safari! Ride thorough stunning sand dunes in Fataga Vally and end the trip with a delicious lunch at the camel safari park.

Nightlife
The island's bar and club scene is extremely fun and lively, most bars stay open until 2am but you can party the night away in a majority of clubs until 6am! When you fancy a night off from the exhilarating nightclubs do not forget to check out some of the live music venues. The Nowanda Cafe Club is famous for its jazz nights and in direct contrast, Mojo Club promises passionate DJ sets. There are literally hundreds of affordable restaurants to choose from all serving delicious food day and night; take your pick from Spanish tapas bars, pizzerias, Thai and Indian cuisine and British-style cafes. With flights to Gran Canaria leaving daily from the UK you can experience all this excitement sooner than you think.

Hotels
Holidays can be just as much about where you stay as what you do, so whether you are looking for an all inclusive deal or self-catering base, a wide range of accommodation is available to suit your needs. 2 to 3 Star beachside hotels can be found in the Puerto Rico resort and Bed and Breakfasts are close to the beach and shopping district in Playa del Ingles. Bungalows with special golfing facilities can be found in the Maspalomas area and lots of places offering holiday retreats are on hand all over Gran Canaria. Book a flight now and have the time of your life.