Excellent enviroment and quality of life

Gran Canaria boasts magnificent conditions in which to live and enjoy the environment. Its excellent climate, landscapes and quality of services make the island a unique place to live and work.

• Its beaches, varied landscapes and an annual average temperature of 21ºC, justify the island being described as a continent in miniature.

• The health and education services are comparable to those in most European countries.

• Its transport connections provide easy access to the principal Continental cities.

• The large retail areas and specialist shops supply the vast majority of the products and services available in any European city.

• There is a year-round programme of cultural and artistic events, some of which, such as the music and film festivals, have international impact.

• The island’s relatively small size and its good transport infrastructure makes any internal journey quick and easy.

• With almost 400,000 inhabitants, the city of Las Palmas of Gran Canaria is a cosmopolitan coastal metropolis.