4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
4 places in Gran Canaria
Mogán
A pretty fishing harbour of low whitewashed houses draped in bougainvillea, often called Little Venice for its canals.
Open-air; the Friday market is popular
Teror
A hill town of carved wooden balconies around a basilica, with a lively Sunday market and local chorizo.
Open all day; market on Sundays
Central mountains
Mountain villages with cave houses, almond-blossom views and old-fashioned bakeries, among the island’s most scenic drives.
Open all day
Santa María de Guía
A cliff-face complex of hundreds of caves used by the island’s pre-Hispanic people as a communal granary.
Tuesday–Sunday; closed some days
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.