Gran Canaria's northern section — specifically around the beaches Playa Del Inglés and Maspalomas — is packed with bars and nightclubs. But Gran Canaria's landscape is a major draw as well.

Beaches in Gran Canaria were closed over the weekend after a hammerhead shark swam up to the shoreline and sent bathers fleeing. The shark, which appeared to be around 7ft long, was filmed on ...

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 ...