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third largest but most developed of the seven islands
in the Spanish-administered Canary archipelago,
Gran Canaria has been billed as a ‘miniature
continent’ because of the variety of climates
and landscapes that it offers, from the big city
bustle of the capital, Las Palmas, to the serenity
of its lush woodlands.
The Canaries lie in the Atlantic
Ocean, about 125 miles (200km) from the African
coast and almost 800 miles (1,250km) from the
closest European port of Cadiz. Gran Canaria is
almost circular, with a diameter of about 32 miles
(50km), and is characterised by deep ravines which
radiate out from the centre down to the coast.
The north of the island is
humid, boasting green valleys and volcanic craters,
while the south is arid and desert-like with vast
stretches of beach. The capital, Las Palmas, lies
on the northeast tip of the island, between two
long beaches, Las Caletas and Alcaravaneras. The
interior of Gran Canaria hosts steep highlands
dotted with small villages, sporting white houses
with red roofs, banana plantations and orchards
bursting with tropical fruits.
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