The 5th annual Gran Canaria Marathon is due to be held on Sunday, 26th January 2014 making the island a popular getaway for both athletes and spectators. Las Palmas will play host to the Marathon offering athletes the opportunity to run in spring-like weather. The course has been designed with both the sport and tourism in mind and takes in lovely areas such as Las Canteras beach front and the historic old town.

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - November 19th, 2013 - Accommodation is at the three star Astoria Hotel in Las Palmas available through Corona Holidays departing on the 24 January 2014 from London Gatwick for five nights.  The price for 2 adults in is from only £269 per person.

The hotel is located in the middle of the tourist centre of Las Palmas just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Las Canteras beach. 

Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, small sun terrace with sun beds and parasols,  and gym. There are 312 rooms spread over 5 floors of which 24 are singles and 144 are doubles comprising telephone, TV, air-conditioning, bath, hairdryer.  There is also a bar and restaurant at the hotel.

You will see around the city lots of advertising for the Marathon so you can gain an idea of where the best place is to stand or sit and watch the athletes go by.  Perhaps find a nice restaurant along the beachfront and have a lovely lunch.

This bed and breakfast break is priced from only £269 per person based on two sharing five nights accommodation in a standard room and includes return flights from London Gatwick on the 24th January 2014 [other dates and airports are available]. 

For more information on this, and many more Gran Canaria holiday offers from Corona Holidays visit http://www.coronaholidays.co.uk/travellerguides/gran-canaria.asp or call 01582 390930.

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