Is Gran Canaria safe for LGBT?

Is Gran Canaria safe for LGBT? LGBTQ+ tourists will be warmly welcomed across the entire island of Gran Canaria, however as with any other destination known for gay travel, there are certain areas and neighbourhoods that are more popular with LGBTQ+ visitors.

Why is Costa del Sol so expensive?

Costa del Sol properties have increased considerably in value over the last year, driven in part by foreign demand. Prices currently stand at 33.5% higher than the Spanish average and analysts believe that this trend too will remain in the immediate future.

How LGBT friendly is Tenerife?

The Islands also have a great range of accommodation and nightlife for the LGBTQ crowd, who are always welcome in the Canaries... What more could you ask for? In Tenerife you'll find an endless choice for a quick getaway, both for solo travellers and couples.

Can you walk around Gran Canaria?

One of the larger Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a popular destination but offers many peaceful, rural areas perfect for walking.

Is Gran Canaria full of tourists?

The number of visitors in Gran Canaria, Spain jumped to nearly 3.8 million in 2022, after having dropped below two million in the previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Spanish island received more than four million tourists per year in the late 2010s.

What is crime like in Gran Canaria?

CRIME IN THE CANARY ISLANDS BY PROVINCE: By province, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura) registered a 14.1% increase in crime compared to the first nine months of 2021, while in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro) there was an increase of 27.3%.

Why is Gran Canaria so popular?

Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.

What city in Italy is known for love?

Thanks to a certain William Shakespeare, who chose to lay the scene for his play Romeo and Juliet in a certain fair town in the Veneto, Verona is considered Italy's “City of Love.” I interviewed local guide Sara Valitutto from Romeo & Juliet Guide (she works in partnership with her friend Virginia Conta).