Gran Canaria

From the airport

Bus: line 60 runs from 6.50am-11.05pm

Shop

Dulceria Nublo sells handmade sweets. Try the bienmesabe, an authentic treat made with almonds and marzipan.
Get into the Carnival spirit and splash out on your very own costume. Bazaar Ani offers everything you need to get in the mood.

If you cannot get enough of Carnival, nip over to Santa Cruz to see how Tenerife parties. It is either a 20-minute flight or an hour's journey by ferry from Agaete.

Playa del Cura is a small and quiet resort on the south-west coast. It has two small beaches and a shopping centre as well as a good selection of restaurants and bars.

There are many places on the island with excellent conditions for surfing. The best areas are in the north, from El Confital to Galdar. Pozo Izquierdo hosts international competitions.

Find everything you have been looking for at the Rasto, a cultural melting pot. Every Sunday this market is an explosion of colours and aromas. The stalls have some unusual items that make ideal gifts.

Day trip

Fuerteventura. Frequent flights make the island of Fuerteventura within easy reach. Beautiful white sandy beaches and, just 15 minutes from the airport, the town of Corralejo has lots of shops and bars. An ideal way to check out your next holiday location.
Firgas. A pretty little town famous for its man-made waterfall that cascades 30 metres down on the Paseo de Gran Canaria. Try the famous sparkkling mineral water from the Barranco de la Virgen.