Excellent environment and quality of life
Gran Canaria boasts magnificent conditions in which to live and enjoy the environment. Its excellent climate, landscapes and quality of services make the island a unique place to live and work.
- Its beaches, varied landscapes and an annual average temperature of 21ºC, justify the island being described as a continent in miniature.
- The health and education services are comparable to those in most European countries.
- Its transport connections provide easy access to the principal Continental cities.
- The large retail areas and specialist shops supply the vast majority of the products and services available in any European city.
- There is a year-round programme of cultural and artistic events, some of which, such as the music and film festivals, have international impact.
- The island’s relatively small size and its good transport infrastructure makes any internal journey quick and easy.
- With almost 400,000 inhabitants, the city of Las Palmas of Gran Canaria is a cosmopolitan coastal metropolis.
