Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean, 130 miles from the African coast. Gran Canaria is easily recognisable on a map due the distinctive circular shape, the Island is about 30 miles wide and boasts a variety of landscapes. Gran Canaria offers exotic flora and fauna, here you will find Sahara-like dunes, lush forests, mountains that are sometimes snow capped, volcanic craters and of course fantastic Gran Canaria beaches!