Gran Canaria Property Information - An Island in Miniature
Gran Canaria, with its population of more than 800,000 is the most populated island in this archipelago. It is also an island rich in culture, folklore and history. It can also boast – “Probably the best climate in the World” (W.H.O. report 2002).
The capital city of Gran Canaria is Las Palmas, which is on the northeast tip of the island and is a vibrant cosmopolitan city offering some excellent property for sale in Las Palmas. Las Palmas also offers important educational, recreational and financial centres, and whose harbour is large enough to play host to the worlds largest ever passenger vessel (The Queen Mary 2). This city is also home to the first golf course opened in Spanish territory of Gran Canaria, and along with several other championship golf facilities, has made the game one of the many that attract enthusiasts to this all-year-round sports paradise.
Tourism, which along with agriculture and fishing form the major part of the thriving economy, has its base in the south coast zone from San Agustin Properties to Puerto de Mogan Properties (which was the site of Interealty’s first real estate office in Gran Canaria). The miles of dramatic sand dunes and natural or man-made beaches which are flanked by the finest hotels, restaurants, shops and other leisure facilities, suitable to please all visitors, making Gran Canaria a fantastic place to buy property for sale in the Canary Islands. There is everything from Opera to Elvis, Darts to Debussy and from Lalique to La Belle!
However just a few kilometres inland, you will discover yet another world of delights! The finest Canarian food in El Centro in Guayadeque, the folklore of Arucas, the architecture of Teror and the mountain walks of Los Nieves and Cruz Grande – to name but a few. So the island is foremost on the world tourist map, by virtue of its climate and its facilities, and also for the lifestyles and business opportunities and Property investments in Gran Canaria it can offer the hard working entrepreneur.
Its wonderful amenities are now legend! But coupled with staggering natural geographical beauty and radiance, it is little wonder that our island is the main destination of over 3 million holidaymakers a year – or that so many of them return to make their home on Gran Canaria.
Thats not it though, other areas offer excellent property investment opportunities, with Playa del Ingles Properties, Maspalomas Properties, Telde Properties and many more Gran Canaria Properties. If you would like to hear more about the Fantastic island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, you can contact us now on Freephone 0800 328 36 25 or fill out the form below and get one step closer to finding your dream home in Gran Canaria.
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