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🏖 Gran Canaria, celebrated as "el continente en miniatura," offers year-round desirable climate and diverse landscapes. The Roque Nublo, at over 1,800 meters, provides panoramic views and is a Monumento Natural. Half of the island's territory is a Biosphere Reserve, featuring almond trees, fruit orchards, and palm oases reminiscent of Arizona's canyons. With 128 beaches and average temperatures of 24 degrees Celsius, Gran Canaria's south boasts the unique Dunas de Maspalomas in Europe. The capital, Las Palmas, merges history and modernity, while the three-kilometer Las Canteras beach has a natural volcanic rock barrier. The northern region contrasts with rugged coasts and offers an authentic Canarian tradition. The island's outdoor sports, including trekking, water sports, and almost 60 km of beaches, are accessible all year. Gran Canaria also has seven exclusive golf courses and a rich gastronomy scene offering fresh seafood, local wines, and the artisanal queso de flor. Ideal for wellness tourism, it has spa and wellness centers utilizing local products like aloe vera.

🏗️ Ginés Martínez of Alpitour World and Amuda Goueli of Destinia indicate that tourism's negative impact is due to illegal lodging rather than the industry itself, which contributes to 13% of GDP and millions of jobs. María José Aguiló of the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation (FEHM) emphasizes housing and mobility issues, citing the introduction of tourist accommodations in residential areas without adequate regulation. The sector's uncontrolled elements create tensions, with platforms like Airbnb avoiding stricter rental regulations. The debate intensified at the "Perspectives of the Balearic Tourism Sector for 2025" event by APD.