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Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria belongs to the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands and is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The distance is between 108 and 300 kilometers to the northwest coast of Africa and about 1 500 kilometers to the Spanish mainland. Canary Island has about 2 million inhabitants and the archipelago consists of seven major islands.
Food and drinks
The Canarian cuisine is a mix of Spanish dishes with influences from Africa and Latin America. Much of the food in the region is imported from the mainland, but many are genuine Canarian. Many restaurants have Spanish food on the menu as well as international food. The base of the local Canarian food is a mixture of vegetables, fruit and fish. Some common Canarian dishes include Goifo and Canarian potatoes. If you like fish, you've come to the right place. A very common dish is a Canarian fish soup and many restaurants have their own fishing boats where they serve fresh fish. There are of course Tapas as well, which is a traditional Spanish right where Spanish food is served in mini portions.
Weather and climate
Canary Islands are usually known as a year round destination. This is because the climate is relatively warm all year. In the Canaries, the weather can vary a bit between the different islands. But generally the summer months are June, July and August. Where the temperature is around 26 degrees and August are the hottest months. Autumn is in the months of September, October and November with temperatures around 25 degrees. Winter is in December, January and February with temperatures around 21-22 degrees. The spring in the Canary Islands is the months of March, April and May with temperatures around 22-23 degrees.
Travel information
Gran Canaria is located in Spain. Flight tickets to Gran Canaria cost between 351 to 668 USD depending on several factors, such as whether it is high or low season. Normal travel time to Gran Canaria are between 5h 35min to 15h 55min. In Gran Canaria there are 183 hotels, of which 3 hotels are eco-labeled by organisations such as .
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