Palmitos Park is the largest zoological and botanical garden in Gran Canaria. It is located in Maspalomas, and it is home to more than 150 species of exotic birds, 160 of tropical fish, crocodiles, butterflies, as far as the animal life asset is concerned. In terms of plant life, the highlights refer to 51 species of palm tress, cacti and orchids.
Surfing and windsurfing in Gran Canaria are at their best, as compared with the specific opportunities available in the rest of the Canary Islands world.
The Cueva Pintada Museum and Archeological Park is located in the municipality of Galdar in Gran Canaria, and it is an important archeological site.
Tomas Morales is one of the greatest modernist poets ever born in Gran Canaria. The Tomas Morales House Museum is a homage to his life and work.