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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Gran Canaria.

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Sophie Nadeau

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Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel by Sophie Nadeau featuring documentary-style travel videos on history, culture, and adventure.

This Gran Canaria travel guide video is useful for mapping out attractions, transport, viewpoints, villages, natural areas, and listed island stops.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publisher focused on structured destination research. Their Gran Canaria destination guide is a strong planning resource for researching major attractions, beaches, hiking, Las Palmas, and general holiday ideas.

Gran Canaria travel - Lonely Planet | Spain, Europe

Explore Gran Canaria holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canary-islands/gran-canaria

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning focused on polished guides, food, hotels, and comfortable travel. Her Gran Canaria accommodation guide is helpful for choosing where to stay, including areas such as Playa del Ingles and Puerto de Mogan.

Where to Stay in Gran Canaria: Best Areas and Travel Tips (2026)

From lively Playa del Inglés to the peaceful charm of Puerto de Mogán, here’s my personal guide to the best places to stay in Gran Canaria.

wanderlustchloe.com/where-to-stay-in-gran-canaria/

The Travel Hack
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The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's travel blog, focused on weekend breaks, short trips, and practical travel ideas. Her Gran Canaria guide is a helpful starting point for planning things to do on the island, especially for travellers considering it as a Canary Islands winter sun break.

Things to do in Gran Canaria - The Travel Hack

It’s no secret that I love the Canary Islands for a winter sun holiday from the UK and there are so many things to do in Gran Canaria!

thetravelhack.com/europe/spain/things-to-do-in-gran-canaria/

The Points Guy
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The Points Guy is a travel publication focused on loyalty programs, aviation, hotels, credit cards, and practical trip logistics. Their Gran Canaria vacation guide is practical for trip planning, bringing together transport, sights, food, and accommodation in one well-rounded overview.

Your vacation guide to Gran Canaria, Canary Islands - The Points Guy

Your guide to getting there, what to do and see, what to eat and where to stay on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria.

thepointsguy.com/travel/gran-canaria-canary-islands/

Mini Travellers
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Mini Travellers is a family travel blog focused on holidays, child-friendly destinations, and practical advice for parents. Their Gran Canaria family holiday guide is useful for parents who want a clear, child-friendly overview of what to know before visiting the island.

A guide to a family holiday in Gran Canaria - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips

If you are planning a family holiday in Gran Canaria, this article will guide you through the key things you need to know during your visit!

minitravellers.co.uk/family-holiday-in-gran-canaria/

My Adventures Across The World
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My Adventures Across the World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog focused on direct destination advice, hiking, and responsible travel. Her Gran Canaria hiking guide is a strong fit for active travellers, covering eleven island walks alongside practical guidance for making the most of the destination.

11 Incredible Hikes In Gran Canaria: Tips To Make The Most Of The Island

There are some incredible hikes in Gran Canaria. This post sums up 11 of them and gives some guidance on how to make the most of the island.

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/hikes-in-gran-canaria/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, independent trips, and practical travel resources. Their Gran Canaria attractions guide gives independent travellers a useful overview of places to see and explore across the island.

The Broke Backpacker: Exploring Gran Canaria

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/exploring-gran-canaria/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/exploring-gran-canaria/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a traveler-community guide site publishing destination tips, practical advice, and contributor-led travel content. Their mini-guide to visiting Gran Canaria is a practical pick for understanding island exploration, weather, and the main areas to visit.

Visit Gran Canaria - Paradise in Europe - Travel Dudes

Going to visit Gran Canaria in Spain anytime soon? Here's our mini-guide to exploring the island, including the weather and areas to visit.

traveldudes.com/visit-gran-canaria-paradise-in-europe/

Girl About The Globe
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Girl About The Globe is a social-impact travel blog for conscious solo female travellers by Lisa Imogen Eldridge. Her Gran Canaria solo travel guide is helpful for planning things to do, places to see, and ways to get around the island with confidence.

Things To Do: Gran Canaria - Girl about the Globe

If you plan to solo travel Gran Canaria, find things to do Gran Canaria, things to see in Gran Canaria, and tips on getting around the island

girlabouttheglobe.com/things-to-do-gran-canaria/

Velvet Escape
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Velvet Escape is an experience-led luxury travel blog covering culture, food, photography, nature, and polished destination stories. Their Gran Canaria day trip by car guide is a polished and useful route-focused article for exploring the island by road.

A spectacular drive in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a stunning island that begs to be explored. Here is arguably the most scenic Gran Canaria day trip by car.

velvetescape.com/gran-canaria-day-trip-by-car/

A Luxury Travel Blog
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A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury-focused travel publication covering hotels, restaurants, cruises, spas, and high-end destination experiences. Their fine dining article is a good fit for travellers interested in Gran Canaria’s more upscale food and holiday experiences.

Fine dining in Gran Canaria

When going on holiday on Gran Canaria you’re going to expect the best of the best. The super red...

aluxurytravelblog.com/2012/05/14/fine-dining-in-gran-canaria/

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