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Escape to the Canaries: an expert’s guide to the seven enchanting islands

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Gran Canaria

From the Maspalomas Dunes, whose gold-sand slopes tumble in front of the glittering sea, to Puerto de Mogán, where colourful houses perch above the harbour, Gran Canaria has plenty of appeal. Venture into the mountains to explore traditional villages like Tejeda, hit up Playa del Inglés for lively beaches and bars, or take in a slice of Canarian culture in Las Palmas to see the variety of this diverse isle.

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