It is simply thanks to its incredible number of days of sunshine throughout the year. The prevailing winds are the Alizés, they come from the North, and bring with them the clouds.
Is it always windy in Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria is not a particularly windy island, except for some areas such as Maspalomas or Agaete.
Why is Gran Canaria so windy?
Why is Gran Canaria not hot?
The island's great weather is a product of its fresh and humid tradewinds coming in from the anticyclone from the Azores. These tradewinds, along with the mountainous layout of the island, provide the coastal areas with one of the best climates not only in the Canary Islands, but also in the whole of Europe.
Is Gran Canaria too windy?
Gran Canaria is not a particularly windy island, except for some areas such as Maspalomas or Agaete.
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