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Gran Canaria
Alone

A solo travel guide for women 50 and over
By Jennifer Brandt

Las Canteras makes an easy base for walking, while Tejeda pulls you inland. Pine forests, volcanic mountains and the Maspalomas dunes make choosing where to stay half the fun on Gran Canaria.

$6.99 ebook

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Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

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Where you might stay

  • BudgetHotel Matilderooftop terrace and a staffed front desk
  • Mid-rangeBull Reina Isabel & Spabeach promenade, spa, and restaurant
  • A treatSeaside Palm Beachquiet palm grove, spa, and heated pools

Two places to eat alone

  • La Travesía de TrianaTapas and bar seating in a lively pocket of Triana.
  • El Guata GrillCounter seating suits a solo dinner.

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Inside the guide

  • Planning Your Escape
  • The Solo Woman's Gran Canaria
  • Where to Stay
  • The Island Area by Area
  • Days in Gran Canaria
  • Art, Culture & Creativity
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  • Gran Canaria Awaits
  • An Island Shaped by History
  • Planning Your Escape
  • The Solo Woman's Gran Canaria
  • Where to Stay
  • The Island Area by Area
  • Days in Gran Canaria
  • Art, Culture & Creativity
  • The Pleasures of the Table
  • Evening & After Dark
  • Markets and Shopping
  • Beyond the City: Day Trips
  • Practical Matters
  • About This Guide

BUY THE GUIDE

Gran Canaria Alone

Las Canteras makes an easy base for walking, while Tejeda pulls you inland. Pine forests, volcanic mountains and the Maspalomas dunes make choosing where to stay half the fun on Gran Canaria.

$6.99 ebook

Buy on Amazon, $6.99

Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

Opens on Amazon · Read on Kindle or the free Kindle app

THE GUIDE + YOUR OWN PLANS

Ready to settle your plans?

Which base? Las Palmas, Maspalomas or Tejeda. The kit plans a first evening in each.

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Do I need the kit as well?

No. The guide stands on its own. The kit is a separate, optional pack of decisions, day plans and a booking list. Read the free 3-page sample to see whether it suits the way you plan.

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