Capital of the island Gran Canaria and the province Las Palmas (Lanzarote, Fuerteventura & Gran Canaria) is the town Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A beautiful colonial centre, a shopping district with a more than 3 km long beautiful beach right in the centre of the town. And much more...
Gran Canaria's sun is African and in the summer it fries pale northern bodies in minutes. If you want a tan, take it easy for the first couple of days until your skin has a chance to adjust.