--- title: "Gran Canaria" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Gran Canaria." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/gran-canaria" locale: "en" --- # Gran Canaria Primary place hint: Gran Canaria ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Spain](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/spain) > [Canary Islands](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/canary-islands) > [Gran Canaria](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/gran-canaria) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/gran-canaria) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Gran Canaria ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Gran Canaria with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/spain/canary-islands/gran-canaria/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site for boutique hotels, country hotels, B&Bs, and holiday homes. This page appears to cover selected accommodation in Gran Canaria, including boutique hotels, country hotels, manor houses, B&Bs, apartments, villas, and examples such as Hotel Rural el Mondalón. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canary-islands/gran-canaria) (lonelyplanet.com) 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. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/where-to-stay-in-gran-canaria/) (wanderlustchloe.com) 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. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/europe/spain/things-to-do-in-gran-canaria/) (thetravelhack.com) 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. - [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/travel/gran-canaria-canary-islands/) (thepointsguy.com) 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. - [Mini Travellers](https://minitravellers.co.uk/family-holiday-in-gran-canaria/) (minitravellers.co.uk) 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. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/hikes-in-gran-canaria/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) 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. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/exploring-gran-canaria/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) 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. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/visit-gran-canaria-paradise-in-europe/) (traveldudes.com) 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. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/things-to-do-gran-canaria/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) 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. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/gran-canaria-day-trip-by-car/) (velvetescape.com) 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 Luxury Travel Blog](https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2012/05/14/fine-dining-in-gran-canaria/) (aluxurytravelblog.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Sophie Nadeau](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6e5C4iQJg) (youtube.com) 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.