Gran Canaria might not be the first place you think of when it comes to wine, but vines have been growing here since the Spanish colonised the island in the 15th century. Due to the island’s distinctive microclimate and volcanic soils, grapes grow incredibly well, and the Canarian archipelago lays claim to 18 unique grape varieties,
Around 540 miles east of the southern Morocco coast, one of the beautiful Spanish Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, ranks high among Europe’s most-loved warm-weather escapes, with long sunny days and January temperatures sometimes climbing above 20°C. Canaria’s broad range of activities range from hikes through dense pine forests and volcanic caves to opportunities to discover
From the sand dunes of Maspalomas and volcanic pools of Salinas de Agaete to the stunning historic quarter and epic culinary offering of the capital city Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — the options are endless on this sun-soaked island paradise. And it’s this variety of experiences that makes Gran Canaria the perfect twin-centre option
