Most holidaymakers come to Gran Canaria for the party atmosphere, the beaches and the sun and but there is a lot more to see and discover if you know where to look.  The original settlers on the island were called the Guanche and more of their artifacts and burial remains have been found on Gran Canaria than on many of the other Canary Islands. These historic remains even include many caves of which one the finest examples is the  painted Guanche caves to the north in Galdar are very popular with visitors. Columbus touched the Canary Islands and this is well chronicled in the Casa Colon Museum in Las Palmas. There is no doubt that many native Canarians were with him on his voyages into the new world. Gran Canaria has many wonderful Tourist & Cultural attractions to make your holiday exciting, varied and special whatever age you are!