If you find yourself staring out your window on a dark and snowy day, the winter wind biting at your nose and numbing your fingers, don’t you wish that you can get away from it all?

Then why not go on a Gran Canaria holiday?

If you look at a map, you will find that Gran Canaria lies southwest of Spain and northwest of Africa. The unique location, the features of the island, and the influence of the Gulf Stream trade winds result in amazingly pleasant weather that lasts the whole year round.

Because of this unusual and amazing climate, Syracuse University of New York, USA conducted a research of the island and they concluded that Gran Canaria, particularly, Las Palmas, is one of the cities with the most ideal climate in the world. This declaration has bolstered the morale of its inhabitants and assures the islands of a never-ending influx of tourists who come to see it for themselves and enjoy that diverse climate. In addition, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), declared Gran Canaria a Biosphere Reserve (a paradise-like environment) under its protection as a testament to the island’s natural beauty.

These diverse climate and weather conditions vary depending on a particular part of the island and on the seasons. The north and central part of the island (where the capital, Las Palmas, is located) is generally cooler owing to its mountainous region. Because of this, it often gets a lot of wind, clouds and rain. Vegetation in the area gets irrigated and is endowed with picturesque forests that host a variety of flora and fauna. In winter, snowfall is very common in the mountains. On the other hand, the southern portion of the island gets more sun and heat, but the trade winds and air currents make the weather bearable and the ideal place for a holiday for people who want to have fun under the sun.

The city of Puerto Rico (not to be mistaken for the Caribbean island) is a major resort area that is bustling with life. Tourists and frolickers troop to the nearby hotels in order to be close to the pristine beaches. Maspalomas, aside from its fine beaches, boasts of high sand dunes that make one feel they are in the Sahara Desert. Don’t miss the camel rides and sand boarding. They are always an instant hit with young and old alike.

For the latest weather updates, one can look up the weather forecast and report for today and the next 5-10 days quite easily on the internet.

Do we need to say more? Don’t suffer through this year’s winter! Book your tickets now, pack your summer clothes, and set out to Gran Canaria today!