NewCalima – when the Sahara comes to visit
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Beaches, dunes, mountain villages and port towns: guides, route planners and packing lists for the whole island – everything important at a glance, before you book.
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Destination GuidesGetting there, accommodation and highlights for every corner of the island.18 places →Routes & ItinerariesPut together your personal route.View →Packing ListsTo check off: for city trips, hikes, beach and more.1 list →Practical InfoCar rental, bus, money and health – briefly explained.6 guides →
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Village · Mogán
Lomo Quiebre / Puerto de Mogán
Whitewashed houses, bougainvillea, and small bridges over canals: Puerto de Mogán is one of the…
Nature · Agüimes
Barranco de Las Vacas
The "Grand Canyon of Gran Canaria": a short detour into a gorge of colorful volcanic rock. Red and…
Sight · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Poema del Mar Aquarium
Poema del Mar is a modern large-scale aquarium located directly at the port of Las Palmas. It…
Beach · San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Kiosk No. 5 - Gay Beach Maspalomas
At Kiosk No. 5 (formerly No. 7) behind the dunes of Maspalomas lies the island's well-known gay…
Nature · Tejeda
Roque Nublo
A basalt rock over 80 meters high above the clouds and the island's landmark. Since 2025, new rules…
Beach · Mogán
Playa de Tauro
A quiet, natural beach in the southwest of Gran Canaria, at the mouth of Barranco de Tauro. It has…
Beach · San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Playa de Maspalomas
Miles of golden sandy beach, dune landscape directly behind it, and everything you need for a beach…
Beach · La Aldea de San Nicolás
Playa de Güigüí
Playa de Güigüí is one of the most remote and wildest beaches on Gran Canaria. The beach is located…
Travel tips
Calima – when the Sahara comes to visit
Hazy skies, dry heat, and fine dust on everything: Calima is a weather phenomenon that occurs repeatedly on Gran Canaria, even several times in a row in October 2026. Here you'll learn what's behind it and how to deal with it.
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Check off what's already in your backpack and find the best month for your destination.
Beste Reisezeit: Gran Canaria
Jan20°CFeb21°CMar22°CApr22°CMay24°CJun25°C, swimming weatherJul28°C, swimming weatherAug29°C, swimming weatherSep27°C, swimming weatherOct26°C, swimming weatherNov24°CDec21°C
Swimming weather in the south: from 25 °C air and 22 °C sea
Weather and climate for every region →All Guides
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