With over 80 beaches to choose from, Gran Canaria is a sun-lovers paradise: El Cochino / Playa del Inglés

But there's much more to Gran Canaria than its beaches and resorts: Fagajesto hamlet

Not that there's anything wrong with its resorts: Puerto de Mogán 

It's just that the rest of the island is so gorgeous: Guayedra valley

It's got everything, including the world's best city beach: Las Canteras

Over 300 days of sunshine every year (and therefore sunsets): Agaete

A climate so warm that coffee grows: Agaete valley 

Outstanding natural monuments: Roque Nublo

Stonking surf waves: El Frontón

Spectacular hotels: Gloria Palace Amadores

Beautiful villas in stunning rural settings: Santa Lucía

A relaxed and friendly lifestyle: It's the world's most popular nudist destination: Maspalomas

Some of Spain's wackiest local fiesta's: La Rama

Europe's biggest carnival: Las Palmas

Spots that actually leave you breathless: Mirador El Balcón

Easy walks: Puerto Rico to Amadores beach

And proper hikes: Faneque

Tapas, shopping and culture galore in Las Palmas city

Mountains full of forests, landscapes and whitewashed hamlets: Carrizal de Tejeda

So come for the beaches and the weather, but don't forget the rest: You won't be disappointed