Gran Canaria welcomes over two million tourists each year and this half term on May 30 families can join in the festivities for 'Canary Islands Day' (Día de las Canarias). This public holiday celebrates the islands' rich culture and history and welcomes visitors to sample tasty tapas and listen to traditional music at the island's street parties. 

Seaside Palm Beach Hotel*****, in the heart of Maspalomas, is the perfect location for families to take part in the local festivities. The hotel is situated alongside a five-mile sandy beach of Maspalomas with the famous dunes and has two swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre, a tennis court and a kids club with daily activities. For more information on Seaside Palm Beach Hotel**** please visit www.hotel-palm-beach.co.uk.

Seven nights half board at Seaside Palm Beach Hotel***** Gran Canaria costs from £1,198 per person based on a family of four sharing two interconnecting rooms, travel departing May 24, returning May 31. Includes return flights from London Luton to Gran Canaria and airport transfers. For more information or to book visit www.thomson.co.uk or call 0871 231 4691.

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