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Gran Canaria by Car: Discover Secluded Beaches

There are many good reasons why Gran Canaria is such a popular destination. With a rental car, you can easily explore the versatile island and discover incredible beaches.

DISCOVER GRAN CANARIA’S DIVERSITY ON WINDING ROADS

The Canary Island of Gran Canaria stuns visitors with its impressive diversity. The coast is lined with pristine beaches, while wild and romantic mountains fill the interior.

Exotic dunes, which convey an impressive desert silence, meet the lively metropolitan flair of Las Palmas. Travelers can walk in the footsteps of the discoverer Columbus, marvel at magnificent buildings, and experience the colorful carnival.

There is always something going on on this sunny island. In September, the popular Gran Canaria Walking Festival and the exhilarating Circuito de Maspalomas car race take place. Other fall events include the horse races at Hipódromo La Laguna in Valleseco and the Kona Windsurfing Championship.

Hiring a car makes exploring the island that much easier. With the flexibility and comfort a hire car provides, you can tailor your adventure.

A well-developed road network makes driving in Gran Canaria a beautiful and thrilling experience. Winding roads take you through quaint villages and connect you to more than 100 beaches on Gran Canaria.

HIRE A CAR TO REACH THE MOST SECLUDED BEACHES

Gran Canaria has many beaches. It’s certain that with so much choice you’re sure to find some that stand out. To explore the many stretches of coast a day out with a rental car is ideal. SIXT’s branch is located directly in the arrival hall of the airport of Gran Canaria and offers a large number of models, including the Fiat Punto, Volvo S40, and Range Rover. So you can decide whether you want the top down, an off-road vehicle, or something to pack enough supplies for a day at the beach.

240 KILOMETERS OF COASTAl ROAD

With your SIXT car hire, you can explore the 240 kilometers of stunning coastline. As you wind around the island’s seaside roads, take time to discover your favourite spot. You’re sure to find a unique beach with 60 km of sand and surf along the coastline. You can save time and stick to the motorways alongside the coast but the country roads are much more charming. Near Maspalomas are the impressive sand dunes as well as the popular Playa del Inglés.


A little further to the west is the peaceful beach of Playa Taurito and the romantic Playa de Amadores. Right next to it is Puerto Rico. If you want to get out of the car for a boat excursion, you should do so in this here. For windsurfing or watching the masters of this water sport, the world-famous spot Pozo Izquierdo in the east of the island is recommended. Near the capital are the golden sandy beaches, Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras, known for their surf school.

Discover the stunning beaches of Gran Canaria. There are hundreds of kilometers of pristine coastline. Car hire from SIXT will help you find your perfect spot.

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