Spain (Canary Islands - Gran Canaria): Route around the Island of Fairytale, tailor-made by car

The 'Road Trip across the Miniature Continent' will surprise even the most seasoned traveller. You'll be exploring authentic paradise blessed with warm temperatures all year round. Gran Canaria is the island of open doors, diverse cultures and heavenly beaches. Its 1,500 km² contain everything from a rugged north coast, extinct volcanoes, prehistoric laurel forests, relics from the Tertiary Era, and majestic peaks. A land of major contrasts, it boasts an extensive coastline with beaches of all colours and calm waters, deep ravines, arid deserts, stunning gardens, sand dunes like nowhere else in the world and whole host of hidden charms. This self-drive tour, with the freedom of mapping out your own route at your own pace, will also take you to vibrant cities, quaint fishing villages, elegant tourist resorts, and much more. And mile after mile of picture-postcard beaches where you can cool off and unwind in the sun. It's also a road trip on which you'll discover a unique scenery (recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve), admire elegant colonial architecture, take part in centuries-old traditions, breathe in a quintessential maritime atmosphere and soak up an eclectic culture. And this is made even better by the welcoming and open-minded people and a delicious cuisine full of mouthwatering surprises. During the long sunny days, you can choose from a whole host of outdoor adventures, water sports and leisure activities. And after sunset, you'll discover a whole new scene buzzing with atmosphere, fun and fiesta. Enjoy every single mile on an island of eternal spring!