TAKE a look at this pretty European destination with golden beaches, crystal-blue waters ... valley of Puerto de Mogan on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, is just four hours and 10 minutes ...

Beaches in Gran Canaria were closed over the weekend after a hammerhead shark swam up to the shoreline and sent bathers fleeing. The shark, which appeared to be around 7ft long, was filmed on ...

But tradition is a big part of what keeps Gran Canaria ticking over ... as well as a sandy area with loungers overlooking the beach, and a bar that can whip up pina coladas, spritzes and soft ...