Plan Gran Canaria in 4 days with the best beach areas, viewpoints, day-by-day routing, and where to stay for couples or families.
Gran Canaria 4-Day Itinerary: Beaches, Views, Best Areas to Stay
Gran Canaria works best when you pick one base area and do short day routes.
Best areas to stay in Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas: city + culture + food
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South coast resorts: beach-focused relaxation
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Central/near mountains: nature + viewpoints (better with car)
Day 1 — Settle in + Beach Walk
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Arrival + check-in
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Beach promenade + easy dinner
Day 2 — South Coast Beaches (easy day)
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Pick 1–2 beaches
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Sunset dinner
Day 3 — Scenic Drive + Viewpoints
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Morning drive to viewpoints
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Lunch stop in a small town
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Return to coast
Day 4 — Las Palmas day (if not staying there)
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Historic quarter + city beach
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Souvenirs + departure
Gran Canaria mistakes to avoid
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Changing hotels every night (wastes time)
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Underestimating driving time in mountain areas
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