Hotels in Gran Canaria, Spain

Gran Canaria is a Spanish island off Africa's coast with a year-round mild climate-winters average 65°F (18°C) and summers 77°F (25°C)-famous for its Maspalomas sand dunes and black-sand beaches. In the south, you can windsurf on the Atlantic's Playa del Inglés, while the north's lush mountains like Roque Nublo offer hiking trails with views of the whole island. Spring and fall are perfect for exploring both without crowds, and winter brings cheaper flights-why not try a surf lesson or a hike through the pine forests?