Spain (Canary Islands - Gran Canaria), 8 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route around the Island of Fairytale

Get behind the wheel and discover this so-called Miniature Continent of cosmopolitan cities, picturesque villages, stunning nature and spectacular beaches

The 'Road Trip across the Miniature Continent' will surprise even the most seasoned traveller. You'll be exploring authentic paradise blessed with warm temperatures all year round. Gran Canaria is the island of open doors, diverse cultures and heavenly beaches. Its 1,500 km² contain everything from a rugged north coast, extinct volcanoes, prehistoric laurel forests, relics from the Tertiary Era, and majestic peaks. A land of major contrasts, it boasts an extensive coastline with beaches of all colours and calm waters, deep ravines, arid deserts, stunning gardens, sand dunes like nowhere else in the world and whole host of hidden charms. This self-drive tour, with the freedom of mapping out your own route at your own pace, will also take you to vibrant cities, quaint fishing villages, elegant tourist resorts, and much more. And mile after mile of picture-postcard beaches where you can cool off and unwind in the sun. It's also a road trip on which you'll discover a unique scenery (recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve), admire elegant colonial architecture, take part in centuries-old traditions, breathe in a quintessential maritime atmosphere and soak up an eclectic culture. And this is made even better by the welcoming and open-minded people and a delicious cuisine full of mouthwatering surprises. During the long sunny days, you can choose from a whole host of outdoor adventures, water sports and leisure activities. And after sunset, you'll discover a whole new scene buzzing with atmosphere, fun and fiesta. Enjoy every single mile on an island of eternal spring!

Route around the Island of Fairytale

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

Families

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Day 2 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Telde - Valsequillo de Gran Canaria - Ingenio - Agüimes - Maspalomas

  • Day 3 Maspalomas - Santa Lucía de Tirajana - San Bartolomé de Tirajana - Maspalomas

  • Day 4 Maspalomas - San Agustín - Arguineguín - Puerto Rico - Amadores - Taurito - Puerto de Mogán - Maspalomas

  • Day 5 Maspalomas - La Aldea de San Nicolás - Agaete - Gáldar - Santa María de Guía - Moya - Firgas - Arucas - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Day 6 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Santa Brígida - Vega de San Mateo - Tejeda - Artenara - Valleseco - Teror - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Day 7 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Day 8 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Selected meal plan in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Maspalomas.

  • Selected meal plan in Maspalomas.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.