Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands - where the sun, sea and beaches converge to create the perfect winter holiday destination. The Canary Islands themselves were created by volcanic activity spanning several hundred years. Their location provides tourists with a climate that's as near to perfect as it gets, year-round. The perfect ambient temperature creates near perfect diving and boating conditions any time of the year.
The majority of tourists to the Canaries have traditionally been British, Spanish, Italian, German and American. In recent years, not many Russians have made the Canaries a priority in their holiday plans simply because getting to and from Gran Canaria wasn't easy. November 2008 will see an end to the travel issues facing thousands of Russians who would like to add the Canary Islands to their list of vacation spots.
Gran Canaria
The island of Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands. The international airport and and official offices are located in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The primary language spoken is Spanish and the island's population is just over eight hundred thousand. Gran Canaria is a round island with roadways encircling it and extending toward the mountain areas.
Biking and hiking are two of the most popular land based activities. Biking and hiking guided tours are available to those who wish to view the island in its natural light. Maps and audio tours are available for the more adventurous traveler. Audio tours are in the form of MP3, cassette tape and CD. The cyclist or hiking party listens to audio descriptions of the area surrounding them while following the instructions on a map. Non-guided tours are self-paced and generally cost less.
Holiday Areas In Gran Canaria
The Capital city of Las Palmas is home to more than 375,000 residents.
The southern coast of the holiday island is home to Playa del Ingles, or 'Englishman's Beach' as it is translated. The beach in this area of Gran Canaria is a natural beach but has been supplemented with sands for those who take a
Gran Canaria holiday from the Sahara desert from neighbouring Africa. Some of the holiday beach towns along the southern coast of the island include San Agustin, Puerto de Mogan and Maspalomas. The old highway links Puerto de Mogan with Las Palmas for easier travel.
Flights from Russia to Gran Canaria
Russia's strengthening economy opens many new doors for its residents. This fact coupled with the new air route from Moscow to Gran Canaria's international airport gives Russians a new easy-access vacation spot. In years past, only the wealthiest of Russia's population could afford the lengthy trips with multiple exchanges at airports. Anticipation of the new air route is wide-spread among much of Russia's frequent touristsa, especially for escaping the cold Russian winters for a week or two.
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