How many of these myths and cliches did you think were true?

So it's your first trip to Gran Canaria, or the first time you've decided to get out of the resorts and see the rest of the island. Hooray: Here's the top ten things you have to see and do.

El Perchel beach is currently only used by surfers when the famous Arguineguín wave is firing, but plans are afoot for the area.

Lomo Galeón beach is a short but wide pebble beach just east of El Pajar village in south Gran Canaria.