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Is the sea cold? Does it get cold at night? Does it rain much - [November Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/november-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in November? Is it cold? Is the sea warm? Does it get cold at night? Does it rain a lot? Do I need a jacket? - [October Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/october-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What's the weather like in Gran Canaria in October? Does it normally rain? Is it warm? Does it get cold at night? Is the sea still warm - [August Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/august-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What's the weather like in August in Gran Canaria? Does it get very hot? Is it very warm at night? Is the sea warm? Will it bewindy? - [June Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/june-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in June? Is it very hot? Is it warm at night? Do I need a jacket? Is the sea warm? Does it rain much - [May Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/may-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What's the weather like in Gran Canaria in May? Is it very hot? Does it get cold at night? Is the sea warm? What clothes should I bring? - [April Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/april-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in April? Is it very hot? Does it get cold at night? Is the sea warm enough to swim in? Do I need a jacket? - [March Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/march-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - Is it warm in Gran Canaria in March? Is it cold at night? What clothes should I bring? Is the sea warm enough to swim in? Is it cloudy? - [February Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/february-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What is the weather like in Gran Canaria In February? Will it be sunny? Is it cold at night? Do I need a jacket? Is the sea warm enough to swim in? - [January Weather in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/january-weather-in-gran-canaria/) - What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in January? Where is the warmest part of the island? Is it cold at night? Is the sea cold? Will I need a jacket? ## Pages - [Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/) - Gran Canaria Tourist Guide - all the information that you need for your holiday on the Canary Island: Beaches, Attractions, Nightlife and more... - [How to get to Playa del Ingles from Gran Canaria Airport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/how-to-get-from-gran-canaria-airport-to-playa-del-ingles/) - Instructions and directions on how to get from Gran Canaria Airport to Playa del Ingles by public bus, car, taxo and pre-booked airport transfer. - [How to get to Maspalomas from Gran Canaria Airport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/how-to-get-from-gran-canaria-airport-to-maspalomas/) - By CarFollow the signs for the “GC-1 Sur” as you are leaving the airport. Once you are on the GC-1 motorway, you should continue south following the signs for Maspalomas. After about 30km, take exit 46 signposted as “GC-500 San Fernando - Maspalomas”. Then follow the road to the Maspalomas roundabout – take the second - [How to get to Taurito from Gran Canaria Airport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/how-to-get-to-taurito-from-gran-canaria-airport/) - Detailed information on how to get from Gran Canaria Airport to Taurito by car, taxi, public bus or pre-booked airport shuttle. - [How to get to Puerto Rico from Gran Canaria Airport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/how-to-get-from-gran-canaria-airport-to-puerto-rico/) - Instructions on how to get from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico by Car, Public Bus, Taxi or pre-booked airport transfer. - [Airport Transfers](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/airport-transfers/) - Booking a transfer in advance of your arrival at Gran Canaria Airport can result in some significant savings compared to the price of a hailing a Taxi outside the terminal building. - [How to get to Puerto de Mogan from Gran Canaria Airport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/how-to-get-from-gran-canaria-airport-to-puerto-de-mogan/) - Detailed information on how to get from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto de Mogan by car, taxi, public bus or airport shuttle. - [Gran Canaria Bus Routes and Timetables](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-bus-routes-and-timetables/) - Timetables for the public buses in Gran Canaria as well as how to see the island attractions by bus and get to your resort from Gran Canaria Airport. - [Gran Canaria Geology](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-geology/) - Introduction to the Geological History of Gran Canaria, a volcanic island formed around 14 million years ago. - [Nightlife](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/nightlife/) - Gran Canaria is especially well-known for its Gay scene, though there’s plenty of lively nightlife for everyone in the major resort towns. - [The History of Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/the-history-of-gran-canaria/) - A Brief History of the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, from the pre hispanic conquest to the modern-day tourist economy. - [Gran Canaria Weather](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-weather/) - Gran Canaria has a variety of micro-climates, with significant differences in rainfall and cloud cover from one side of the island to the other. - [Gran Canaria Flora and Fauna](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-flora-and-fauna/) - Sometimes descibed as like a Miniature Continent, Gran Canaria has great diversity of Habitats and Plant and Bird species. - [Shopping in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/shopping-in-gran-canaria/) - Guide to Shopping in Gran Canaria: Tobacco, Alcohol, Electronics and Perfumes. - [Prices in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/prices-in-gran-canaria/) - Is Gran Canaria expensive? We list the prices of meals, drinks, sunbeds and other common items that tourists will need during their visit to Gran Canaria. - [Beaches](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/beaches/) - Our Guide to the best Beaches on Gran Canaria: Playa de las Canteras, Maspalomas, Playa de los Amadores, Playa del Inglés etc. - [Currency Exchange in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/currency-exchange-in-gran-canaria/) - Is it better to exchange pounds for euros at home or in Gran Canaria? Which ATMs are cheapest? Can I pay using my Debit/Credit card? - [Scuba Diving](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/scuba-diving/) - Gran Canaria offers some great Scuba Diving with excellent visibility: the El Cabrón Marine Reserve on the East coast is particularly noteworthy. - [Taxis](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/taxis/) - Getting around by Taxi in Gran Canaria with sample fare guidelines. - [Rock Climbing](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/rock-climbing/) - Rock climbing has become popular in Gran Canaria in recent years, and it is even possible to climb the emblematic Roque Nublo. - [Fishing](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/fishing/) - As well as big game fishing for Marlin, Wahoo and other large marine fish, it may come as a surprise that you can also fish for Carp in the reservoirs of Gran Canaria. - [Walking/Hiking in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/walking-hiking-in-gran-canaria/) - The Pine Forests and reservoirs of the interior of Gran Canaria offer some superb hiking and spectacular scenery. - [Windsurfing](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/windsurfing/) - Windsurfing legend, Björn Dunkerbeck, hails from Gran Canaria, so it should come as no surprise that the island offers some excellent Windsurfing. - [Theme Parks](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/theme-parks/) - A list of the more popularTheme Parks on the island of Gran Canaria. - [Puerto de Mogán](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/puerto-de-mogan/) - Puerto de Mogán is a very pretty resort town in the South of Gran Canaria, and enjoys possibly the best climate in the Canary Islands. - [Maspalomas](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/maspalomas/) - While Playa de Ingles is all tower block Hotels and Apartments, Maspalomas and Meloneras are a more tasteful mix of Bungalows and Luxury Hotels. - [Puerto Rico](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/puerto-rico/) - Not to be confused with the Caribbean island of the same name, Puerto Rico is also a tourist resort-town located in the sheltered South-west of Gran Canaria. - [Playa del Ingles](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/playa-del-ingles/) - Lively Playa del Inglés is one of Europes biggest Tourist Hotspots and is famous for its Gay Scene and vibrant nightlife. - [Excursions](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/excursions/) - Some of the Tourist Excursions available in Gran Canaria: Boat trips, Jeep Safaris, Helicopter trips and Coach Tours. - [Car Hire](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/car-hire/) - Guide to Car Rental in Gran Canaria: prerequisites, minimum age, driving licence limitations and inter-island travel. - [Gran Canaria Car Hire Comparison](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-car-hire-comparison/) - We have partnered with Discover Cars to offer a Car Rental Comparison service. - [Weather by Month in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/weather-by-month-in-gran-canaria/) - The weather in Gran Canaria broken down by month and location : daily high temperatures, nighttime lows, average rainfall, wind speed, sea temperatures etc. - [Is Gran Canaria one hour ahead of the UK?](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/is-gran-canaria-one-hour-ahead-of-the-uk/) - Gran Canaria and the rest of the Canary Islands are in the Western European Time Zone (UTC+00:00) which is one hour behind Mainland Spain and Central Europe. - [Gran Canaria Markets](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-markets/) - Gran Canaria hosts a variety of indoor and outdoor markets offering everything from fresh fruit and veg to crafts, clothes, jewellery and second-hand goods. - [Vegueta](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/vegueta/) - Vegueta, with its lovely colonial buildings is the oldest district of Las Palmas and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. - [Triana](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/triana/) - Calle Triana is the main pedestrianised shopping street in Las Palmas, the surroundng district is also known as Triana. - [Tejeda](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/tejeda/) - Tejeda is a small village, famous for its almond and fruit trees, located at around 1000 meters above sea level in the mountainous interior of Gran Canaria. - [Teror](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/teror/) - Located in the verdent hills of Northern Gran Canaria, Teror is famous for its tradional foods and a 15th Century apparition of the Virgin Mary. - [Telde, Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/telde-gran-canaria/) - Telde is the second largest town on Gran Canaria with a population of around 100,000. - [Salinas de Tenefé](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/salinas-de-tenefe/) - The Salinas de Tenefé and its attached interpretive centre offers the visitor the chance to learn about saltpans and historic uses of salt. - [Puerto de las Nieves and Agaete, Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/puerto-de-las-nieves-and-agaete-gran-canaria/) - Puerto de las Nieves and the adjacent town of Agaete, located on the North-west coast of Gran Canaria, are a popular weekend escape for locals. - [Puerto Rico Excursions](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/puerto-rico-excursions/) - Puerto Rico offers a great selection of marine excursions including whale and dolphin watching, catamaran cruises, jet skiing, parasailing and snorkelling - [Public Transport](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/public-transport/) - Buses are the only means of public transport on Gran Canaria and are operated by two companies, Global SU and Guaguas Municipales S.A. - [Playa del Inglés Excursions](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/playa-del-ingles-excursions/) - [Museums](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/museums/) - A list of the main Museums in Gran Canaria and their Opening Hours. - [Museo de La Zafra](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/museo-de-la-zafra/) - The Museo de La Zafra offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the traditional agricultural way of life in the area. - [Island Hopping](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/island-hopping/) - Gran Canaria makes an excellent base to explore the Canary Islands. There are direct flights to most of the Islands and ferry connections to Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. - [Gran Canaria Summary](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-summary/) - Some Facts and Figures concerning Gran Canaria, Time Zone, Electricity supply, Language, Religion, Telephone Codes, Visas and Inoculations. - [Gran Canaria Telephone Numbers](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-telephone-numbers/) - List of Important Telephone Numbers for Gran Canaria: Emergency Numbers, Health Centres, Tourist Offices and Consulates. - [Maspalomas Excursions](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/maspalomas-excursions/) - A selection of the best excursions and activities available to guests staying in hotels in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. - [Eating Out](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/eating-out/) - Gran Canaria has a well-established tourist industry, that caters to the tastes of its visitors. However, there are also plenty of traditional restaurants for those that curious about local food. - [Golf Courses](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/golf-courses/) - Gran Canaria has a staggering eight golf courses, making the best location in Europe for a winter gold break. - [Ciudad Jardin](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/ciudad-jardin/) - Guide to the district of Ciudad Jardin, a mainly-residential zone, located in the centre of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. - [Culture](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/culture/) - Guide to Canarian Culture; local customs, traditional folk music, major festivals and religion. - [Gran Canaria Ferry Search](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/gran-canaria-ferry-search/) - Compare ferry journey prices between Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. - [Canteras and the North of the City](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/canteras-and-the-north-of-the-city/) - Canteras is the popular beach-side area at the North-west edge of Las Palmas. With its many hotels, the district feels more like a resort than a major city. - [Arucas](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/arucas/) - Arucas, located to the West of Las Palmas, is famous for its beautiful 19th Century Architecture and its famous rum, Arehucas. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of GranCanariaInfo.co.uk ’s Website. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use GranCanariaInfo.co.uk ’s website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page. The following - [GranCanariaInfo.co.uk Privacy Policy](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/grancanariainfo-co-uk-privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. 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San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Meloneras are all part of a continuous conurbation, around the Maspalomas Sand Dunes, while Arguineguín, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán are all built at the bottom of deep valleys to the west. - [Las Palmas](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/places/las-palmas/) - Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria and is, by far, the biggest city in the Canary Islands, with a population of about 400,000. It is a truly cosmopolitan City, having seen immigration from just about every corner of the Globe. Since it’s founding in 1478, the City has played an important role in Atlantic Trade and survived Pirate Attacks and several changes in it’s economic fortunes. - [The Towns and Villages of Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/places/the-towns-and-villages-of-gran-canaria/) - A guide to the Towns and Villages to visit while exploring the island of Gran Canaria by Car – Tejeda, Teror, Arucas, Agaete and Telde. - [Things to do](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/things-to-do/) - Things to do in Gran Canaria: Beaches, Museums, Excursions, Nightlife and more… - [Travel & Accommodation](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/travel-accommodation/) - Flights, Car Hire and Transportation to, from and around Gran Canaria. - [About Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/about-gran-canaria/) - History, Nature, Climate and Culture of Gran Canaria. - [Places](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/places/) - Interesting places to visit during your stay on Gran Canaria. - [How to get to your resort](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/travel-accommodation/how-to-get-to-your-resort/) - Information on how to get to Gran Canaria’s resort areas from the Airport. - [FAQ](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/faq/) - Frequently asked questions about Gran Canaria - [Weather by Month in Gran Canaria](https://www.grancanariainfo.co.uk/category/weather-by-month-in-gran-canaria/)