The sun in Gran Canaria is fiercely hot so you need to wear sunscreen even if it is cloudy or you are here in the winter. However, we see burned people every time we go to the beach so here are our smart tips for safe tanning. 

Gran Canaria's sun is African and in the summer it fries pale northern bodies in minutes. If you want a tan, take it easy for the first couple of days until your skin has a chance to adjust.