Buying a property on the island of Gran Canaria and get to know the "Miniature Continent", called this due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found.

This island is called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found.

Most tourists buy property in the south of the island, which is sunnier and has less rain than the north. There is a large bird park, Palmitos Park, in the south of the island, as well as many beach resort communities. The resort communities start in the central eastern part of the southern coast in the Maspalomas area which includes the towns of San Agustin, Playa del Inglés, and Maspalomas. The Dunes of Maspalomas, supplied by sands from the Sahara, are located between Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Another tourist attraction is the Lighthouse at Maspalomas.

Playa del Ingles is a popular destination for buying property this area is popular with Europeans with bars, restaurants and businesses centered primarily in the Yumbo Centrum shopping center.

Heading west along the southern coast is the fishing city of Arguineguin in the Municipality of Mogan. The market, which is held on Tuesdays, is the largest on the island.

Still further to the west along the southern shore, also in the Municipality of Mogán are the communities of Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan, a picturesque village referred to as "Little Venice" on account on its many canals.

The capital city of Las Palmas, in the north of the island, has a vibrant city life and the beach Las Canteras is located in the heart of the city. Las Palmas is also known for its annual Carnaval.

The number of annual visitors is 2.2 million (2,200,000).

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