Example trip · for inspiration
Vinterferie på Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria · winter sun, calm beaches and sand in every pocket
27 February 2027 – 6 March 2027 · Silje, Anders, Nora, Emil
What makes this trip good: Calm beaches, animals, a day in the city and time to just swim
Day by day
Saturday 27 February
19:00 · Fish at the harbour in Arguineguín
The fishermen’s guild has a simple restaurant right on the quay. First evening, no other plans.
Arguineguín · restaurant
Sunday 28 February
09:00 · Morning in the Maspalomas dunes
Go early, while the light is soft and few people are about. Keep to the marked paths.
Maspalomas · nature
Monday 1 March
A calm day at Amadores
Walk over from Puerto Rico along the seafront promenade. Two breakwaters keep the water calm enough for the smallest.
Amadores · nature
Tuesday 2 March
10:00 · Up to Pico de las Nieves
The road goes all the way to the viewpoint. Roque Nublo straight ahead, and Teide across the sea on a clear day. Bring jackets.
Pico de las Nieves · nature
Wednesday 3 March
10:30 · Las Canteras before lunch
La Barra, a reef just offshore, keeps the water calm. Walk the promenade and have lunch facing the sea.
Las Palmas · nature
15:00 · The old streets of Vegueta
Cobblestones, wooden balconies and eight iron dogs guarding the cathedral square.
Las Palmas · culture
Thursday 4 March
10:00 · Birds and butterflies at Palmitos Park
Parrots, a butterfly house and orchids in a green valley. Comfortable shoes for the hills.
Maspalomas · activity
Friday 5 March
10:00 · Friday market in Puerto de Mogán
Stalls by the harbour, then ice cream by the little canals and bridges.
Puerto de Mogán · shopping
Still in the idea bank
Papas arrugadas with mojo
Small wrinkled potatoes with a red and a green sauce. Dip in both.
Gran Canaria · restaurant
A day by the pool
No outings. Someone reads, someone swims, someone falls asleep in the shade.
Gran Canaria · downtime
An example to get ideas from; nothing here is booked. Photo: Tony Hisgett, openly licensed (licence, source).
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