Gran Canaria is one of the most popular winter holidays for Britons . The island has a population of around 300,000 and its main tourist attractions are the beaches at La Gomera and El Hierro as well as the resort town of Santa Cruz de Tenerife which attracts thousands Instead of driving the motorways , take the winding mountain roads to see cobbled villages .
Gran Canaria is one of the most popular winter holidays for Britons . It is said to have the best climate in the world , according to a US scientist . Instead of driving the motorways , take the winding mountain roads to see cobbled villages .