Gran Canaria Holidays

"Gran Canaria is one of the few holiday destinations less than 5 hours away from the UK, that boasts an all year round sunny climate."

Gran Canaria is famous for it's gorgeous beaches and breathtaking landscape. Of all the Canary Islands you will find the prettiest beaches and softest sand in Gran Canaria. There are many holiday resorts to choose from on this Canary Island. With its winding streets and small-town intimate atmosphere, Puerto Mogan is a lovely choice. Alternatively, Puerto Rico is a popular bustling spot, with plenty to keep all the family happy and entertained.

The young and the restless will simply adore the bars, duty free shopping centres and all-out-vibrancy of Playa del Ingles, safe in the knowledge that, when it all gets too much, the stylish enclave of Maspalomas is just a stroll away.

All this and less than 4 and a half hours away from the UK. Not far to travel for guaranteed year round sunshine, great nightlife and fabulous shops and beaches.

From our research Sunshine came out on top for cheap holidays to Gran Canaria.

Where's the best place online to book your holiday to Gran Canaria?

More and more people are now choosing to book their holidays onliner for convenience but also to save money! There are loads of different holiday companies and websites to choose from and we have carried out research into many of them to find the bext ones for value and choice of holidays to Gran Canaria. Read on for the results!

Recommended	1. Sunshine Sunshine have some outstanding Gran Canaria holiday deals from budget 3 star to luxury 4 and 5 star accommodation all at great value. We found this website to be much cheaper than the other websites we compared as part of our research. YOu can get 7 nights self catering from a low as £170 per person. If you are after a low cost, no frills place to stay, the Los Nardos is a good choice in a central location in Playa del Ingles. The hotel has a pool and supermarket amongst other things. Just a short stroll away you will find a lovely sandy beach as well as bars and restaurants. This hotel has basic facilities but is in an excellent location. For an all inclusive option for a couple of family the 3 star Green Oasis Club Apartments are hard to beat in Masplomas. These apartments have 3 pools, children's pool, sun terraces and supermarket. The all inclusive deal makes this excellent value for money for families. The 4 star Barbacan Sol Hotel in Playa del Ingles is also a popular choice. This hotel is recommended for couples and families for it's central location, close to restaurants ans also the nightlife. The beach is just 1.5 km away and there is a bus that will take you there from next to your hotel. You can enjoy a poo, jacuzzi, children's club for 5-12 year olds. Sunshine really does have something for all budgets and is great value. Their website is also easy to seach and book on. Click here for the latest Gran Canaria deals.
	2. Cosmos Cosmos were voted short-haul tour operator of the year 2007 and so if you are looking for a great deal on package holidays to Gran Canaria, you are sure to find what you are looking for on the Cosmos website. They have a section dedicated to Gran Canaria and on this you will find useful information on activities to do, sights to see, lifestyle and culture in Gran canaria and a fab resort guide telling you all about the different resorts on offer. Cosmos offer some excellent online discounts and so you should save some money too! Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico have been their best sellers but now there is also a new resort called Campo del Golf which is a golf lovers paradise. There is also a beautiful sandy bay and the nightlife of Playa del Ingles is not too far away. Why not try the 3* plus, Apartments Vistaflor on the outskirts of Play del Ingles in this new golf resort. You will find plenty of watersports and day time activities on offer and if you are looking for something mote lively at night head for Playa del Ingles. For the best prices possible go for one of their allocation on arrival deals to Gran canaria. You can choose your destination, hotel rating and board basis, and then you will be allocated your accommodation on arrival into the resort. You can get holidays from as low as £130pp per week! Click here to search and book
	3. My Travel My travel offer online discounts and great value package holidays to Gran Canaria, flying in to Las Palmas airport. You can choose to fly from many different airports around the UK. The best value for money deals are the allocation on arrival offers. You can choose you standard of accommodation either 2A or 3A but after that your choice of accommodation is in the hands of the holiday company. This is a great way to save money as you often end up at great hotels at much lower prices than if you had booked the hotel direct. Allocation on arrival is only recommended for those wanting a late deal and are flexible about their accommodation and location in Gran Canaria. If you want to choose your hotel there are loads on offer all at great prices. Why not try the 3A self catering Barbados Apartments in Playa Del Ingles with shops on your doorstep and all the main attractions a short stroll away. My Travel not only have excellent deals but their website also contains loads of really useful information such as beaches, getting around, nightlife and entertainment in Gran Canaria. You can also look at photos and take virtual tours which give you a much better idea of what this Canary Island is all about before you visit. Click here to search and book
	4. Thomsons Thomson holidays provide great value for money on quality holidays to Gran Canaria. Read about the different resorts, see photos and take 360 degree tours of this fabulous island before you visit. If you are wanting to splash out and treat yourself Thomsons have a good selection of luxury Gran Canaria holidays. The Seaside Hotel Palm Beach is highly recommended. Based in Maspalomas with it's glittering sands and clear waters this 5T chic resort offers the ultimate in luxury. It has a gorgeous pool and exotic palm gardens. If you're looking for more of a bargain break and are leaving soon check out the late deals section, leaving in the next 6 weeks. Why not try the 3T Aparthotel Valentin Marieta only minutes from the sea front and with all the benefits of lively Playa del Ingles on your doorstep. This place is very popular with couples and families. Late deal prices start from just £190pp per week. Click here to search and book
	5. Direct Holidays Direct Holidays have some excellent deals to Gran Canaria and you can book from just £30 deposit! They have a lowest price guarantee and you can save even more money as they cut out the middle man. Their online discounts also add to your savings. There is plenty of helpful information on Gran Canaria on shopping, excursions, beaches and food and drink. Choose from 7 or 14 night package deals and fly from a choice of numerous airports throughout the UK. Maspalomas is very popular and Jolly Hols recommends the Green Oasis Apartments on an all inclusive basis which offer excellent value for money. This place is great for families with a kids club and nightly entertainment. There is even a courtesy bus to the famous Maspalomas sand dunes. Their offers section offers thousands of deals to all destinations including Gran Canaria such as £100 off family holidays and luxury holidays at low prices. Click here to search and book