- The island is often called a 'miniature continent' due to the variety of differing climates and landscapes
- There are 32 Natural Protected Spaces in Gran Canaria, the second most of any Canary Island
- UNESCO has declared nearly half (46%) of Gran Canaria's territory worthy of Biosphere Reserve status
- Gran Canaria has a population of 838,397 - 40% of the population of the archipelago
- The average daytime temperature in Gran Canaria ranges from 20 - 26 degrees
[This guide was originally researched by Tom Watts and has been revised and updated by Florence Fortnam]