gran canaria

The Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria as one of the main regions in the Spanish archipelago, along with Tenerife, are known for their great potential for tourism. It's the region's main industry for income by completely removing agriculture that was the main economic activity in the early 20th century, changing completely in the later decades.  And how could it not? When it comes to the Canary Islands and especially Gran Canaria, the potential of “Isla Bonita” is evident, which is how the is also called due to the sceneries, landscapes, beaches, mountains and roads the has to offer. You can't forget to mention the capital of Las Palmas as the amazing metropolis it has become over the years. Nowadays, Gran Canaria is a region that receives millions of visitors every year, attracted by the many places and extensive benefits the

Landscapes in the island of Gran Canaria are usually related with outstanding beaches and coastlines, since they are quite amazing and the reason why this region of the Spanish archipelago is so visited in the first place. However, one highlighted element in the views of the islands is the architecture that is part of the landscape while visiting.  Architecture in Gran Canaria is a matter that is worth addressing, due to the different types of buildings and houses that are part of the island at present time, not only with modern structures and skyscrapers in Las Palmas, but also having traditional and classical architecture that is amazing to see and has great historical value.  Here is a brief history of Gran Canaria's architecture, since the foundation of the island and its conquest in the following centuries, as well as recent years, where modern constructions