Valentín Hoteles

Surroundings

130 miles distance to the west coast of Africa and surrounded by Fuerteventura and Teneriffe, Gran Canaria ist the island with the highest population density of all Canary Islands. The island has a volcanic origin, enjoys the whole year a very mild climate and due to those circumstances it has developed a very special and characteristic flora and fauna. Gran Canaria is famous for its beaches and dunes and it is a perfect place which satisfies everyone’s taste, singles, couples or the whole family.

The Valentín Marieta Aparthotel is located in the district of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Only 150 m away from the hotel, between the beach of San Agustín and the beach of Mas Palomas, you will find the Playa del Ingles (4 km long), which is famous for its nature park and its dunes. Here you can relax in truly idyllic surroundings or participate in many of the water sport activities offered by local professionals.

But Gran Canaria is not only hours of sunshine and beaches. The inland of the island offers national parks und beautiful landscapes which invite you to practice climbing, tracking, horse riding or simply do excursions or go for a relaxing walk. Those who would like to go out find on this island a great number of picturesque places with bars and restaurants. The restaurants offer typical canarian cuisine such as the well known Sancocho, a fish dish, accompanied by a kind of baked potatoes and two different spicy sauces.