Gran Canaria has everything you could want for a dreamy family holiday in the sun, so it's no surprise that the Canary Island has long been a firm favourite with Brits. After all there are plenty of ...

Discover the best of Gran Canaria’s beaches, from bustling stretches to isolated beauty Joe is The Telegraph’s destination and hotel expert for the Canary Islands, where he’s lived for the past 35 ...

A Gran Canaria beach has been closed to bathing after a seven-foot shark terrified locals and holidaymakers. Young girls could be heard screaming as the big fish approached the shoreline at speed with ...

Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed by a ...

When you think of Gran Canaria, you probably think of stunning sandy beaches and partying all night. And you wouldn't be wrong. The festive island is ideal for beach holidays and work conferences ...

With over 320 days of sunshine per year just four hours from London, Gran Canaria is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canary Islands. Just off the coast of northwestern Africa, it’s a ...

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle there is one Gran Canaria secret beach that you must pay a visit to. With its stunning coastline, vibrant culture and warm weather all year round it is no ...

Moving to Gran Canaria as a parent has turned me into a beach lover. There are 80+ beaches on the island and I'm determined to visit them all. Currently, my tally's just above the 50 mark. By Matthew ...

Joe is The Telegraph’s destination and hotel expert for the Canary Islands, where he’s lived for the past 35 years. His trilogy of More Ketchup than Salsa memoirs about life in Tenerife have sold over ...