Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - A Place in the Sun

Just over a 4 hour flight from the UK brings you to Gran Canaria. It is the third largest island in the Canaries, and is known as a “miniature continent” due to its diverse landscape of volcanic mountains, sweeping sand dunes and 60 kilmotres of golden beach. The island attracts over 4 million tourists each year, with the majority heading to the popular holiday resorts in the south. The north is home to the historic capital of Las Palmas. The weather is much sunnier in the south than the north as the mountains seem to hang onto the clouds. This does however make it much more lush and green, and it’s also much more popular with the Spanish. Las Palmas is Spains 9th largest city and has a good bus system and is also a large port popular with the cruise ships as a stop off point.

This modern first floor duplex apartment (with a lift) in the city centre is built on two levels. It comes with a large open, plan kitchen/diner and has a separate lounge leading out onto a balcony. It is 100m from the main bus station and 300m from the commercial shoppinng area. No longer available, view more from the agent here.

Valued at £183,053 at the time of filming.

This traditional detached house in the neighbourhood of San Juan comes with a sunny solarium with views across the rooftops and out to the mountains. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is a 10 minute walk to the little town of Triana. View more properties from the agent here.

Valued at £161,751 at the time of filming.

Our third property lies in the exclusive suburb of Tarifa Baja. Built on 3 floors, this house is topped off with a lounge leading out onto a pretty tiled balcony with uninterruped views. On the ground floor it has a bright fitted kitchen, a lounge and a downstairs cloakroom. Whilst on the second floor there is a shower-room and three bedrooms, one with a dressing room. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £172,556 at the time of filming

For our fourth property, we’ve driven 20 minutes south, to the outskirts of the town of Telde, on the doorstep of a nature reserve. Built on a slope, this stone house has a large patio and is surrounded by 2 acres of land, including a garden and old orchard. On the ground floor it has a bright fitted kitchen, a lounge, a family bathroom and a bedroom. Whilst upstairs there are 2 further bedrooms, one with an en-suite. View the agent's website here.

Valued at £154,867 at the time of filming.

For our last property we are heading a 20 minutes drive west along the rugged coastal road to Moya. For our last property we are heading a 20 minutes drive west along the rugged coastal road to Moya.Visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £141,593 at the time of filming.

This amazing chalet is built on a large private plot in the exclusive residential area of Maspalomas golf course. It has a pool and jacuzzi, a games room and cinema!

Valued at £2,500,000 at the time of filming.