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Gran Canaria in February?

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Grannyjacq1 Wed 15-Jul-26 15:17:12

Thinking about booking a holiday for DH birthday in February, and research reveals that the south coast of Gran Canaria is a good choice for not-too-long haul warm-ish weather and sunshine mid-Feb. Any suggestions from other GNs? We've travelled extensively, but never been to the Canaries. We like walking and sightseeing, and a bit of beach/pool but not all day every day. A comfortable and fairly quiet hotel and area.

WithNobsOnIt Thu 16-Jul-26 19:23:19

Should be warm in February.
All the Canary Islands can be very windy. Great sand dunes at Las Palomas.

Grand Canaria is also supposed to be the hottest Canary Island.
But do look after your valuable possessions,passport and money.
etc.
Gran Canaria has a real reputation for pick pockets. If you are in a hotel. Definitely get a room safe.

Have a good holiday.

Primrose53 Thu 16-Jul-26 21:00:18

Iam64

Porto Mogan is a good resort
I also like Maspalomas, you can walk along the beach from there to the main town
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the canaries. Hope to visit in Feb

Did you walk near the dunes. We did but had no idea it was famous for swingers! ๐Ÿคฃ when we got home I looked it up and there are 3 different areas - one for gays, one for straights and one for anything goes. I am not kidding, there were videos of it on YouTube which even made me embarrassed.

Primrose53 Thu 16-Jul-26 21:13:56

Talking about Maspalomas by the way. ๐Ÿ˜‰

moleswife Fri 17-Jul-26 08:32:35

We go to the south of Fueteventura (Morro Jable) every Christmas or New Year - as it's the island furthest south in the Canaries - and it's usually beautiful and we love that mid-winter sun.

Silvershadow Fri 17-Jul-26 09:23:01

In 2025 we went to Lanzarote in February and the weather was mixed. Out of seven days we had two days of rain. This year we went to Tenerife beginning of March. All seven days were lovely with some high cloud. The day we were going back the heavens opened, it turned cold and it flooded everywhere as the rain was heavy for a week. It was on the news here. You can never be 100% sure of the weather.

floyster123 Fri 17-Jul-26 10:42:35

Canaries are amazing especially in the winter months

Iam64 Fri 17-Jul-26 13:14:19

YescPrimrose walked through the dunes on the way to the city. Iโ€™d read about cottaging etc so just walked on. The following year my 19 year old daughter came with me - she was shocked by cottaging and horrified by the fat naked German groups playing basketball ball ๐ŸŒž

Oldnproud Fri 17-Jul-26 13:27:40

Iam64

YescPrimrose walked through the dunes on the way to the city. Iโ€™d read about cottaging etc so just walked on. The following year my 19 year old daughter came with me - she was shocked by cottaging and horrified by the fat naked German groups playing basketball ball ๐ŸŒž

We lived just north of those dunes for a while (in San Agustin), some 20 years ago.

The first time I walked across them was certainly an eyopener.

But the next time was hilarious: walking immediately ahead of me was an English couple, obviously first-timers who hadn't been warned of what to expect. Their expressions, the looks of disbelief that kept passing between them, as well as their comments that I could hear were priceless. ๐Ÿ˜„