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Gran Canaria
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What to see in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Attractions
Gran Canaria has a plethora of fantastic attractions that will appeal to all kinds of travellers. Animal lovers should head to Palmitos Park, Reptilandia and Parue de los Cocodrilo to engage with all sorts of animals, while culture vultures should head to the Museo Canario in Las Palmas to admire the world's largest collection of Cro-Magnon skulls or the Casa de Colon, Christopher Columbus's former house. For something completely different, head to Sioux City in San Agustín for a wild-west day out, while the town of Arucas remains a popular tourist attraction.
Arucas
The delightful town of Arucas sits beneath a dormant volcano on the northern coast of Gran Canaria, and is one of the…
Casa de Colon
Christopher Columbus is believed to have stayed for different periods in the Casa de Colon, in the historical quarter…
Museo Canario
The main museum in Las Palmas is well worth a visit, boasting the world's largest collection of Cro-Magnon skulls and…
Palmitos Park
A colourful and entertaining look at nature is presented at Palmitos Park, situated four miles (6km) inland from Arguineguin…
Pueblo Canario
The whitewashed Pueblo Canario was the pet project of Canarian artist Nestor Martin-Fernandez de la Torre, who conceived…
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