More than 650,000 Brits visit Gran Canaria each year, enticed by direct flights, almost year-round sunshine, sandy shores and adrenaline-fuelled inland desert or mountain adventures. At £78 a night all-inclusive for last-minute single occupancy in April, when the Canary Islands are getting hot, the Gloria Palace is suspiciously cheap, and yet most online reviews are positive (4.5 on TripAdvisor, 4.3 on Google) and the photos look decent. Maspalomas Lighthouse GETTY IMAGESOn first glance, the Gloria Palace closely resembles most resorts here: multistorey constructions with wide, white crescent surrounding pools and terraces. Environmental misgivings aside, Gloria Palace offers great value for money. Fly to Gran Canaria with Jet2 or RyanairSign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Twitter

Source: The Times April 16, 2022 00:40 UTC