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Gran Canaria and the mill of the "rebellion"
Near Mogán, a town in the south of Gran Canaria, you’ll find the highest windmill of the Island. To appreciate its beauty you must know, also, its troubled history.
A legend narrates that this mill was burned by a pastor of La Aldea as a sign of rebellion and revenge against public power.
In 1998 the building was meticulously rebuilt, becoming an attraction, for tourist, of Gran Canaria. Its name finds origin by the particular event occurred years ago: Molino quemado.

Sexual Freedom in Gran Canaria
And 'the Gran Canaria island of the Canary Islands more popular among gays from all over Europe!

Year-round sunshine, clear blue sea and an atmosphere that has nothing to envy to the lively and transgressive Mykonos and Ibiza, are the ingredients of the ongoing love story between Gran Canaria and the gay community.

Report that specifically track its path through the logistical and economic advantages not indifferent: on a number of structures gay only , and is devoted to a gay clientele, where often can be reduced depending on the number chosen for the channel reservation (websites, agencies, etc.)..

Needless to say that in such contexts, socialization is more easily and casually, as it was free from undue modesty and patterns: various, in fact, the structures in which it is possible to nudism, but without neglecting the most popular services as jacuzzi, swimming pool and a bar where you can sip provided a cold drink.

More or less the same situation but without variant "nudism" is located in the villages and hotels gay friendly , which every year because usually the Full house very close to the main hubs nightlife of the island (eg the Yumbo Center in Maspalomas, number one choice for the gay population).

So beaches, nightlife and resorts, the gay community located in Gran Canaria bread for their teeth, in an escalation that goes from the quiet rooms where drunk one thing, the most transgressive discos where you can carouse until the early light of dawn

The Island of Dolphins

Just imagine a wonderful and beautiful place that seems like paradise where everything is exactly how you imagine or like one desires. Imagine a crystal clear sea, mild temperature and a surprising nature ... imagine to live here, in this amazing and wonderful place where everyday you can meet the most intelligent, friendly and sympathetic cetacean that exists.
The only place where your imagination can become reality is in Gran Canaria… you’ll bathe with the most amazing animals of the world: the dolphins. In the pearl of the Atlantic you can appreciate and learn their story as well admire them during special shows.
Several travel agencies offer attractive packages for short but intense cruises on ships or catamaran to discover the wonderful world of dolphins, of course, respecting their habitat. You’ll discover how they obtain food, how they cooperate with each other as well as with humans. So if you are curious, love the sea and want to live a special adventure this is an experience you must have!

Thematic Blue Flag for Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the island that won the only blue flag symbol of distinction theme for Rescue Services, Emergency and First Aid Telde.
This trophy is one of 39 Blue Flags received by the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands for the beaches and the tourist in 2009.
This year there are 8 far more than the previous year and, in addition to the distinction theme of Gran Canaria, 32 flags are the beaches, 3 to tourist centers and 2 Blue Flag
For those who do not know, the Blue Flag is an international award that rewards compliance with the standards established at European level by the FEE, the European Foundation of Environmental Education. These rules include accessibility, water quality, environmental information to users or law enforcement.