Gran Canaria
Between desert, mountains and vibrant cities.

El Bufadero and the wild north-east coast of the Canary Island of Gran Canaria – photo impressions
August 2023 Fascination with water, fascination with the sea – the power of water and the uniqueness of the forces of nature. The rugged, volcanically formed northeast coast of Gran Canaria has given us impressive perspectives, which we have captured on film. We would like to share with you an impression and let the photos and videos speak for themselves... El Bufadero We captured this giant lizard in...

Shore excursion through the north of the Canary Island of Gran Canaria
August 2023 We've rented a car for three days and want to explore the north of the island. The tourist office has given us a large number of brochures listing all the sights we can visit—we can't possibly fit that much in—so we're choosing the destinations that seem most interesting to us. Here's our selection. As...

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – City Life, History & Island Vibes
"Las Palmas," as it's commonly called, is the largest city in the Canary Islands with almost 380.000 inhabitants. Upon our arrival by sailboat, it seems quite gigantic after all the small towns and villages we've visited so far on our trip to the Canary Islands. There's a lot to see here – we'd like to introduce you to...

Poeme del Mar Aquarium
August 2023 In Las Palmas, not far from the marina, is the impressive Poeme del Mar marine aquarium. It opened in December 2017 and is a project of the operators of Loro Parque and the Siam Park water and slide complex in Tenerife. With an entrance fee of €27 per person, it's not exactly a bargain—but is it worth it? Entrance area...

Photo impressions of the Cathedral of Santa Ana in Las Palmas
August 2023 The Cathedral of Santa Ana is the oldest and largest church on the island of Gran Canaria. It is located in the oldest part of the city of Las Palmas de Vegueta and is a cathedral. Construction began in 1497, shortly after the conquest of Gran Canaria, and the first phase was completed in 1570. Further construction was not completed until 200 years later... For the...