Every year, almost four million people visit the third largest of the three Canary Islands to sunbathe and enjoy the lovely climate. Others prefer to hike in the mighty mountains. And some just stay close to the capital of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and dive into the urban bustle. The island offers a personal paradise and a refuge for people who need a respite from everyday life. Rolando invites us to discover remote places, hidden gems, and quiet corners away from the throngs of vacationers. He knows every road on the island, and he shares many of his favourite insider tips in this guidebook. Gran Canaria will always be a tourist destination, but you will be surprised and enchanted by the diversity here. Discover the island far away from the all-inclusive resorts. "Va a flipar!" as they say here - "you will flip out with happiness". AUTHOR: Rolando Suarez, a native of Gran Canaria, knows every corner of his island home. Reinventing itself year after year, the island has remained a hot spot for sun-seekers since the 1950s, and it's more popular than ever today. In 111 Places in Gran Canaria That You Shouldn't Miss, Rolando takes us behind the curtains of this holiday destination to reveal the hidden secrets and unusual stories there. Que Viva Gran Canaria! SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider's guide to Gran Canaria . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs