Rough Guide 2026
Rough Guides Mini Gran Canaria is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Gran Canaria’s beaches, volcanic landscapes and colourful townsincluding highlights such as Las Palmas, Maspalomas and Roque Nublo.
It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.
Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.
This Gran Canaria travel guide covers:
- Las Palmas de Gran CanariaHistoric Vegueta, urban beaches, museums and lively restaurants
- Maspalomas and Playa del InglesDunes, resorts, nightlife and long sandy beaches
- The Central MountainsRoque Nublo, viewpoints, pine forests and dramatic walking routes
- The North CoastArucas, Agaete, natural pools and fertile valleys
- The South CoastPuerto de Mogan, family beaches, marinas and boat trips
- Lesser-known areasQuiet ravines, inland villages, remote beaches and overlooked archaeological sites
