I've been to Gran Canaria two times and spent a total of three weeks there. Gran Canaria is the place to be to have you traditional sommer holiday. Although I must say, I've been there during the winter, and the temperatures were acceptable. Acceptable means for me, at least 30 degrees celcius. You can have fun doing watersports, but what I recommend is, get yourself a motorbike (if you have a lisence) and ride around the island. There is soo much to see on the island. The main place the people go to is Playa del Ingles, but other places where the locals live or the rich people have their own houses are amazing aswell. The northeast bit of the island has an amazing landscape. You get all types of food. I ofcourse like the typical english breakfast which you can get for a price of four euros only in Playa del Ingles. For anyone going there, i wish you lots of fun. If there are any questions contact me and I'll try my best to give you an answer. Have a nice holiday!!!