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A Week in Paradise or a Vacation on the Canary Islands

A Week in Paradise or a Vacation on the Canary Islands

Bright and joyful impressions of a wonderful vacation under the Spanish sun on one of the most popular islands of the Canary archipelago – Gran Canaria – will forever remain in your memory

In the middle of a stressful workday, who doesn't dream of being on the beach, visiting a spa, sitting in a massage chair and relieving fatigue? If weekdays bring nothing but stress – take a vacation, book a tour at a travel agency, and pack your bags.

The ideal option for a calm and measured vacation would be a tour to Spain, namely Gran Canaria – one of the most visited islands of the Canary archipelago, which attracts more than three million tourists a year. The warm mild climate will make you forget all problems: you can sunbathe on the most picturesque beaches, the doors of cozy restaurants will be open for you, where the chef will delight you with exquisite carpaccio or paella. You can start your morning by visiting a spa located right in your hotel, where sitting in an innovative massage chair, you can forget about any stress and enjoy pleasant sensations.

Be sure to go on an excursion to the south of Gran Canaria, where you will be charmed by the beauty of the Maspalomas dunes – a corner of the Sahara located on the ocean shore. There is a national park, salt lakes in the shade of a palm grove stretch over 403 hectares, a camel ride through which will be unforgettable. Also visit the center of the island and admire the natural areas, which, by the way, make up 40% of the entire area of Gran Canaria.

Having climbed to the highest point of the island – Pico de las Nieves (the so-called snowy peak), your eyes will be treated to the famous Roque Nublo with its surroundings (the symbol of Gran Canaria). Don't forget to visit Aqualand Maspalomas (the largest water park on the island) and Holiday World (there you'll find an amusement park, the most popular disco, and a wellness center).

Don't deny yourself sea and helicopter excursions; if you love extreme sports, you can go skydiving or scuba diving. Lovers of nightclub life should go to evening shows and place bets at the casino.

Of course, on Gran Canaria it's impossible to resist the temptation to bask in the Spanish sun on the famous beaches of the island, whose total length is 60 kilometers. The most famous of the fifty beaches of Gran Canaria will charm even the most sophisticated tourist: Maspalomas, El Inglés, Las Canteras, Puerto Rico, or several 'wild' beaches will give you a great mood and a beautiful even tan.