The general isolation of the island from the mainland created various species that are different than the ones found in Africa or in Europe. Gran Canaria is a place where you will find variations of wildlife and terrain nowhere else found on the entire planet.

From coastlines filled with lovely yellow sand to incredible mountain environments: that’s Gran Canaria. For centuries, all kinds of people were visiting the island for various reasons, but one of the main is it’s nature. Biologist’s heaven when it comes to endemic species, geologists come to explore the evolution of volcanic islands even meteorologists have there place here for checking the incredible climate.

Ok, tourists have their own interests here too, it’s the wonderful coastline, but, if you are into some other activities other than basking in the sun, you are at the right place! Gran Canaria has much more to offer then just a vacation: it is an expirience of exploring wild life untouched by the modernization of the planet and enjoying every moment and breath by visiting places that are unique tweaks of nature, hiking, biking, or taking a tour around the notable and historical locations for couple of days.

So, if you are into browsing for details where you will spend your vacation, here is a list of articles about the nature of Gran Canaria (also accessible from the drop-down menu at the top of the page).

1. The Calima
2. Flora and Fauna

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