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Located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa and part of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an island of contrasts, vivid and natural wealth. That is why it was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 2005.

Gran Canaria is an island of surprising diversity of landscapes. It is amazing to find in such short distances, arid dune areas with dense forests, towering cliffs or near endless golden beaches. Full of shapes and colors, Gran Canaria surrounds us by their prominence and joy.

Many quality beaches have made it famous in the world, including among them Maspalomas dunes and endless, the indomitable tourist Güigüi and Las Canteras. And that’s not all, because in the south of this island we lose any of its many coves and nudist beaches.
But this island offers even more. For example, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital of the island, we have at our disposal a large number of proposals to fill our leisure time, theaters, museums, sports, music … all at our fingertips.

The neighborhood sits right, beautiful ride to enjoy the view of the typical houses canary, with its beautiful wooden balconies. Here we can visit the Cathedral of Santa Ana, dated 1497, and the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno, which are exposed, works of artists both canaries as across the Atlantic.

The museum and its impressive collection Canario remains Guanches, the original inhabitants of the islands.

El Pueblo Canario created by the Canary artist Nestor de la Torre, which is located in the Park Doramas and shows the beauty of the Canarian architecture.

Canary Garden is botanical garden which is to protect native species of the islands.

Other parts of the city that we should not miss are: La Casa de Colón, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Benito Pérez Galdós Auditorio Alfredo Kraus.

And if we go south, enjoy the varied entertainment opportunities offered by the coast of Maspalomas, marinas, water parks, golf courses, underwater activities, etc.

Among the 21 municipalities of Gran Canaria up, each with charm and character, we find much to discover. Prominent among them Arucas, old city and proud of its extensive banana plantations, its Gothic cathedral and Arucas Mountain, where the view is magnificent; Telde illustrious city of steep streets, which counts among its treasures with over one hundred archaeological sites and over seven hundred ethnographic goods cataloged and Mogan, and beautiful scenery of flowers and fruits, Teror, and their “highways” by those who formerly spent their horses. In the latter town is situated appointed the beautiful basilica in honor of the Virgen del Pino and the House of Dona Teresa de Bolivar, wife of Simon Bolivar, colonial style.

Moreover, its cuisine is also a strong point that makes the tourists return to visit. It’s wrinkled potatoes, the “Ropa Vieja”, fish soup, watercress soup, rabbit in gazpacho or “Old boiled,” among other dishes. Delicious desserts such as Bienmesabe, and a wine appellation “Gran Canaria” convinced.

Gran Canaria is connected to both the Iberian Peninsula with the rest of the archipelago due to scheduled landing at Gando, its only airport. In addition the service also operates charter flights to various European cities.

If you want to travel with boat, there’s no problem. We can take one of the ferries or jetfoils linking the Puerto de la Luz de Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and beyond, with the port of Cadiz.

Goa is a small region of India. The region is known for its numerous beaches and the great Portuguese influence in all cities.

The regional capital is Panaji, while the largest city in the Basque city of Gama and Margao city known for its Portuguese influence and several tourist attractions. This territory belonged to Portugal for over 450 years.

The capital, Panaji, noted for its many tourist sites have. It is worth visiting the Church Square or the Gardens. There are Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and the Palace Idalçao dating from the XVI century. Also visit the Mahalaxmi Temple, the Jama Masjid mosque and the chapel of San Sebastian. Both ornithologists and nature lovers can visit the Bird Sanctuary Salim Ali.

The most famous beaches of Goa, white sand and crystalline waters, the beaches of Miramar, which is always full of tourists, Bambolim and Dona Paula beach, where two rivers meet. Throughout the year, especially during summer and winter, the beaches of the region are filled with both foreign and local visitors.

Basque da Gama, a city near the coast, known for its beaches. Bogmalo Beach is the most famous, just nine kilometers from the city and is surrounded by smaller beaches, such as beaches and Bain Khollant. Upon entering the city is the church of San Andrés, 400 years old. Each year, one week before the festival of Raksha Banhan fair is held in a large temple fair Saptaha Bhajani Shri Damodar.

The city of Margao is the busiest in the region, because here is the shopping district. El Mercado de Afonso de Albuquerque is a closed market that attracts all kinds of traders, while Mercado Velho, the old market, is more traditional. The city is full of both churches as churches. On the religious level include the church of the Holy Spirit, Chapel Hill Monte, Damodar Temple, Hari Mandir, a Hindu crematorium, the Smash, and a Muslim cemetery, the Kabrasthan.

Goa is a land of many influences and religions, and noted for its many festivals. Various religious festivals are celebrated as Diwali or Christmas, although the region is most famous for its colorful carnivals. During Carnival, people dress up and all the cities are filled with music, dance and color.

In Goa we can also find a forest of more than 1.424 square kilometers, where the Western Ghats, a region with one of the greatest biodiversity of species in the world. In this region you will find large plantations of bamboo and coconuts.

Unlike other parts of India, which are filled with temples and shrines typically Indians, this region has an influence over Portugal, with Baroque buildings, few temples and several churches. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most famous of the city and there are the remains of St. Francis Xavier. The many strengths of the region, as the strengths of Tiracol, Chapora and Aguada, also attract many tourists.

The cuisine of the region is famous for its Xit Kodi, a kind of rice with fish curry, fish and other dishes. Food stands of coconut and coconut oil, like meals of chili and other spices.

Goa also has several museums, including the Goa State Museum or the Museum of Aviation in Basque da Gama, the only of its kind in India. In many theaters scattered around the three major cities can enjoy various schools of performing arts, as Tiatr, plays with a lot of music and songs.