Gran Canaria has been a tourist hotspot for Brits for decades. The sun-soaked island off the coast of West Africa offers spectacular views and great weather all year round at a variety of price points.

The island may be around 800 miles from the mainland, but Gran Canaria is every bit as Spanish as the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca or Costa Brava. Brits hankering for traditional Spanish culture, cuisine and the country’s characterful architecture are well-advised to visit Gran Canaria; it has all three in spades.