Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
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Property for sale in Gran Canaria is priced below the national average!
Gran Canaria is the 3rd. largest island of the Canary Islands, covering and area of 1500 sq. km.
Having a population of about 1.95 million it's the one with the most inhabitants. In the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria there are almost 380.000 residents. The highest point is the Pico de las Nieves (peak of snow) rising 1949 m. above sea level.
The International Airport of Gran Canaria, Gando, in Las Palmas has daily connections to most of Europe.
Sights to see: the sand dunes of Maspaloma, the white washed port Puerto Mogán, the beaches of Playa del Inglés, Puerto Rico, Amadores and Anfi del Mar. El dedo de dios (God's finger) and the museum and natural park of Cueva Pintada.
The catholic image of Virgen del Pino, which is the patron saint of the Canary Islands is kept in the municipality of Teror, located in the north central part of the island.
Christopher Colombus used to get his supplies from the ports of Las Palmas and the port of Sardina del Norte. Here you will also find archaeological sights and ancient tombs.
Property for sale price-average for Gran Canaria is €163.000*
*National property price-average from April 2008 is estimated at: €240.000
