Instagrammable spots

Puerto de Mogán Mogán

Its unique, beautiful location 😍 has made the beach and Puerto de Mogán an absolute paradise to capture good times, throughout this coastal village on the Atlantic shore, in the south west of Gran Canaria. This charming seaside village hides endless secret spots, colourful streets and narrow canals, just waiting to be discovered by visitors. One of the best times to whip out your camera 📷 in Puerto de Mogán is late afternoon, as the colours intensify into one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island 🔅.

Maspalomas Dunes San Bartolomé de Tirajana

The Maspalomas Dunes are one of Gran Canaria’s closely guarded treasures 💎. Thousands of travellers have fallen for the charms of its eternal sunsets, where the sun slowly slips away while the sinuous dunes playfully change their shape. Over 400 hectares of sandy desert in the south of the island, that wows visitors with its extraordinary beauty 😍. As this is a protected nature reserve, it is important to keep to the path around the dunes until you reach Maspalomas beach. The viewpoint on the Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas is also a top spot to take the perfect shot.

Los Azulejos Natural Monument Mogán - La Aldea de San Nicolás

In the deep ravines sculptured by nature over millions of years, the inland area (between the towns of Mogán and La Aldea de San Nicolás) is home to a spectacular volcanic crater, with etchings dotted among its stones. This is the case of Los Azulejos, one of the most amazing natural spots 😳 in Gran Canaria. A unique colourful mosaic dug into the mountain with red, ochre, green and blue tones from the erosion of various minerals, and where you can take one of the most beautiful and amazing panoramic shots on the island 📷.

The Balcony Viewpoint or Green Platform Mogán - La Aldea de San Nicolás

It’s worth taking the GC-200 road towards the north of Gran Canaria to catch one of the island’s most spectacular views 📷. This impressive viewpoint, in the west of Gran Canaria, stands on a vertical cliff, offering an extraordinary panoramic view of the sea and the ravines that tower over us in a unique visual display 😍😍😍. Popularly known as the “dragon’s tail”, its wall of cliffs with zigzagging peaks really do look like a petrified mythological creature rising out of the infinite ocean 🐉.

Roque Nublo Tejeda

An emblematic place, El Roque Nublo is a natural monument that stands 1,800 metres above the sea 🗻 like an imposing guardian of the island’s peaks. As a real symbol for the people of the island, El Roque Nublo seems to stand guard and protect the island. At its base, you can lay your hands on more than 80 metres of solid rock, and enjoy a spectacular volcanic landscape 🌋 used as a backdrop for movie sets, TV series and photojournalism seen the world over 🎬. On a clear day, you can catch a glimpse of our neighbouring volcano, the famous Teide, in the distance.

Las Canteras Beach Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Considered one of the best urban beaches in Europe 🏆, the lively Las Canteras beach is another symbol of Gran Canaria, a brilliant place to get the best pictures in the city. With a broad promenade brimming with fun, cafés and restaurants 🍺, Las Canteras beach is a favourite spot for locals, who bring life 💗 and colour to this emblematic spot on the island.

The best shots are waiting for you at the other end of the beach, among surfers 🏄 who’ll give you a warm welcome alongside the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, a fabulous spot to take in a gorgeous sunset 🔅.

Vegueta Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

More than 500 years of history, narrow lanes and picture postcard shots at every turn are waiting for you in the historic neighbourhood of Vegueta, right in the heart of the city 💗. It was the birthplace of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria back in the late 15th century, so you’ll come across buildings with over five centuries of history as you wander through its squares and lanes. Stroll down its cobbled lanes and lose yourself among its passageways which make you feel like you’re travelling back through time - a time when pirates 🏴‍☠, warriors and the local residents made their mark on every corner of Vegueta 👣.

Sand Nativity Scene on Las Canteras beach Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Made by sand sculptors from all over the world, the Las Canteras Sand Nativity Scene is a real Christmas icon 🎄 in Gran Canaria and throughout the rest of Spain, as it is the only sand nativity scene of its size (over 1,000 m2) displayed on the beach during the Christmas period 🏖. Thanks to the skill of the world’s best sand sculptors, from countries such as Holland, Belgium, Italy, Canada or Russia, its construction truly symbolises Gran Canaria’s Christmas spirit. This Nativity scene receives around 200,000 visitors every year as a unique masterpiece that has become one of the best known throughout the world 🌎.