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What to see in Gran Canaria in 4 days

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4-day itinerary for Gran Canaria (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Gran Canaria blends beaches, nature, island and coast at every turn. Here's a 4-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Gran Canaria

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Best time to visitAll year
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Ideal length3-4 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundTaxi & walking
Known forBeaches, nature, island and coast

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What to see in Gran Canaria day by day

Day 1Las Palmas

Las Canteras Beach
An urban beach sheltered by a reef bar in the heart of the capital.
Free
Vegueta Quarter
The city's founding quarter, with cobbled streets and colonial mansions.
Free
Santa Ana Cathedral
A cathedral built over centuries, with lift access to the tower and views of Vegueta.
from 2€
Columbus House
A museum on Columbus's voyages and the Canaries' ties with the Americas.
from 4€
The Canarian Museum
A collection of aboriginal archaeology with Guanche pottery, mummies and skulls.
from 4€
Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden
A garden devoted to Canarian flora on the city's outskirts.
Free
🍽️ Deliciosa Marta
Market-driven cooking in a small spot in the centre of the capital.
~40€
🍽️ El Novillo Precoz
A classic Argentine grill in the Triana district.
~30€

Day 2North

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine
A Marian sanctuary in the historic centre of Teror.
Free
Church of St John the Baptist in Arucas
A neo-Gothic church of Arucas blue stone, known as the Cathedral of Arucas.
Free
Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park
An aboriginal site in Gáldar with geometric paintings and an excavated village.
from 6€
Puerto de las Nieves
A whitewashed fishing village by the sea in Agaete.
Free
🍽️ Casa Brito
A grill house for chargrilled meats near Arucas.
~30€

Day 3Highlands

Roque Nublo
A volcanic monolith of around 80 metres in the island's mountainous interior.
Free
Cruz de Tejeda
A mountain pass with views of the interior and a starting point for hiking trails.
Free
Bandama Peak and Crater
A viewpoint over a circular volcanic crater near the capital.
Free
Guayadeque Ravine
A ravine with inhabited cave houses and remains of aboriginal settlements.
Free
🍽️ Restaurante Tagoror
A dining room carved into the rock in the Guayadeque ravine.
~25€

Day 4South

Maspalomas Dunes
A field of shifting dunes and a nature reserve beside the beach in the south.
Free
Maspalomas Lighthouse
A 19th-century lighthouse at the southern tip, beside the promenade and the lagoon.
Free
Puerto de Mogán
A seaside village of canals and bridges known as the little Venice.
Free
Palmitos Park
A zoo and botanical park in a ravine with birds, reptiles and shows.
from 34€
🍽️ La Aquarela
Signature cuisine on the island's south-west coast.
~65€

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Frequently asked questions about Gran Canaria

How many days do I need to see Gran Canaria?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of Gran Canaria. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?

The best time to visit Gran Canaria is year-round, thanks to its warm climate. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Gran Canaria?

It's worth using a taxi or transport for longer trips and walking around each area once you're there. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Gran Canaria?

The must-sees in Gran Canaria: Las Canteras Beach, Vegueta Quarter, Roque Nublo and Maspalomas Dunes. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Gran Canaria?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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