How to get to Gran Canaria
Historically, the Canary Islands have had a strategic position between Europe, Africa and America, which has led to numerous and frequent connections with many destinations. The climate of Gran Canaria has also been a key factor in attracting a large number of visitors, and as a result there are excellent connections by various routes. Due to the insular nature of Gran Canaria, it is only possible to arrive by air and boat.
How to get to Gran Canaria:
By plane - Gran Canaria Airport.
Perhaps many of the comments you read here are very surprising, but the fact is that Gran Canaria Airport is the airport with the most traffic in the Canary Islands and is among the 5 busiest Spanish airports. This fact shows the importance of the so-called Airport of Gran Canaria or commonly called "de Gando".
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Where is Gran Canaria Airport?
It is located in the municipality of Telde near Ingenio, in the east of the island between the two major areas of interest in Gran Canaria, the south, where the greatest tourist activity is concentrated.
How to get to my hotel from the Airport?
Gran Canaria airport offers a wide range of possibilities for transport from the terminal to your hotel. It should be noted that public transport in Gran Canaria is one of the cheapest in Spain so it can be a great idea to get from the airport to your hotel:
- Bus "guagua": From the airport there are 7 bus lines to different areas of Gran Canaria and with great frequency of departure. Whether you are staying in the south or in the capital to the north, it is a good option as the price is around 3 to 5 euros.
- Taxi: The taxi fare is one of the cheapest in Spain so you may find it better to get from the airport to your hotel in this way. The price is around 35-40 euros approximately.
- Rental car: There is a great offer of car rental companies and with very competitive prices. It is a very good option to not only get to your accommodation, but also to have a car available during your stay.
By boat - Port of la Luz y de Las Palmas
The islands also have a strategic position between three continents, namely Europe, Africa and America, which makes it an important port of call not only for the exchange of goods but also for the transit of hundreds of cruise ships, especially during the winter season. The Puerto de la Luz, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island's capital, will receive almost 700,000 visitors during 2018, an increase of almost 5% over the previous year.
