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Worth a visit? GRAN CANARIA! Day Trip from Tenerife! ☀️

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The Knightstrider
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👁️ 61K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 46:43

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A couple living in Tenerife takes a day trip to Gran Canaria to explore several highly recommended locations. The journey begins with an early morning ferry crossing from Tenerife, followed by a drive through mountainous terrain toward the Las Palomas dunes. The creators describe the winding mountain roads as challenging and note the stunning views of Mount Teide from the higher elevations. After visiting the natural sand dunes, they travel to the resort of Melenaras and then to Puerto Rico to explore the beachfront and local amenities. A significant portion of the trip is dedicated to visiting Puerto de Mogan, which the creators refer to as Little Venice due to its picturesque bridges and colorful architecture. They conclude that the island offers a very different atmosphere compared to Tenerife, specifically noting the lack of street sellers and the cleanliness of the promenades. Despite a stressful return journey involving heavy traffic, the creators express a strong desire to return to Gran Canaria to explore more of the island.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · WinterOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Mogan was definitely our highlight it was beautiful yeah it was just you see the dudes of the mall they were in a Mogan in the afternoon and they were just so different everything was so different

the lack of Street sellers it did make a nice difference along the Promenade not being hounded and you know disrupted along there that was nice

the food we ate it was fantastic over there the people we met and experienced with uh the restaurant staff the bar staff are all very very friendly very nice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the ferry from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogán for a scenic and convenient trip.
Visit the Maspalomas Sand Dunes early to explore the natural landscape.
Use resident discounts for ferry tickets to save money.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bendy and windy mountain roads causing motion sicknessPull over for breaks if feeling ill; the views are worth it but the roads are challenging.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Gran Canaria worth a visit for a day trip from Tenerife?
QWhat are the top destinations to visit in Gran Canaria?
QHow does Gran Canaria compare to Tenerife?

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