When packing for a trip to Gran Canaria, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka some warmer layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a solid rotation of swimwear - gotta look good when you post pics on the ‘gram, right?

Gran Canaria’s nature as an island means you can roam far and wide, scoping out the best places to snorkel, swim and relax. Accommodation wise, most travellers will opt to stay in Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas, Meloneras and Las Palmas.

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Gran Canaria is blessed with year-round warmth, with almost constant sunshine and very limited rain. With this in mind, most people opt to travel to Gran Canaria between July and September, when the water is a perfect 23 degrees.

Prepare to live your best island life with a holiday to Gran Canaria. Spend your time soaking up the beauty of picturesque swim spots, sipping cocktails at beach bars, wandering the streets of Las Palmas de Gran, partying under the stars and filling your belly with plenty of Canarian cuisine. 

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