However, this couldn't be further from the truth... Gran Canaria is renowned for stargazing due to its lack of light pollution, and hosts one of Europe's most favourite Pride events every year.
"Its 400 hectares, protected by the Canarian government as a Nature Reserve of special value, include a fantastic beach, a dynamic sand dune system, palm grove and a brackish lagoon," states Hello Canaries.
The third-largest Canary Island is often overlooked by the insatiably popular Tenerife, despite its impressive 400 hectare dune system.
However, the Maspaloma Dune system is what really sets this island apart, and needs to be added to your bucket list straight away.
"Grey herons and common egrets are resident most of the time and hunt for fish and insects, while sanderlings search the mud bottom of this quiet wetland," the island's tourist board wrote.
