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The
Canary Islands
The Archipelago consists of seven main islands and its average coastal temperature is neither cold in winter (19oC) nor hot in
summer (27oC) which allows the practice of all kinds of water sports the whole year round. Nature has been generous with
the Canary Islands, which have 5 of the 9 National Parks of Spain.
Gran
Canaria
Gran
Canaria is located, as Florida, on the 28th parallel,
only 100 km. from the African coast.
These factors are decisive to our climate. Its mild
temperatures and proximity to Europe make Gran Canaria a very
attractive place for our visitors.
The
island is volcanic in origin and because of its contrasting
countryside, it is also known as a “Miniature Continent”.
For centuries many visitors to it have been captivated by
its landscapes, enjoying its everlasting spring-like climate.
Pliny spoke about the gardens of the Hesperides.
Click
for a large map of the island.
Gran
Canaria is
after Tenerife and Fuerteventura the third largest island in size
of the Archipelago and because of its different landscapes and
variety of climates enjoys the title of “Miniature Continent”.
In
the south we can find the tourist resort of Playa del Inglés and
Maspalomas, visited by over 2,000,000 tourists every year, with
dunes and beaches of golden sand. In the central area there are
high mountains covered by forests and even snow during winter, and
deep valleys full of tropical fruits and flowers. In the north
lies the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A modern highway
linking with the airport crosses the island.
Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria
The
city has 400,000 inhabitants and four different
main areas:
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the
500 year old district of Vegueta, with colonial houses,
museums, theatres, the Cathedral ... where Columbus relaxed
during his trips to America.
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the
tourist area, with 3 km. of beautiful beach and a beach-front
promenade full of restaurants, pubs and shops.
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the
port, the most important of the Atlantic off the African
coast.
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the
University, with over 20,000 students in all faculties.
All
these elements give the city a very cultural and cosmopolitan
atmosphere and allow you to enjoy a happy stay while learning
Spanish with us.
Click here for a photographic tour along the Las Canteras beach.
On
the following map you will find the location of our school and the
residences
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