11 days in Canary Islands Itinerary

Family-friendly places like La Cueva Pintada Grancanaria and Necropolis La Guancha will thrill your kids. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Iglesia de San Juan Bautista and Casa del Queso. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Agaete: Bodega San Juan - Museo del Vino (in Santa Brigida) and Guachinche Vina Cantera (in Valsequillo).

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Manchester, UK to Agaete is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in August, with highs in Agaete at 32°C and lows at 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Maspalomas.

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

Attractions like Playa de Maspalomas and Vegueta make great kid-friendly stops. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at El Faro de Maspalomas and Basilica de la Virgen del Pino. Get out of town with these interesting Maspalomas side-trips: Faro de Arinaga (in Arinaga), Casa Museo de los Patronos de la Virgen (in Teror) and Ermita de San Bartolome (in Aguimes). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Las Canteras Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroquia de San Bernardo, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de Amadores.

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Traveling by car from Agaete to Maspalomas takes 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.