Gran Canaria begins 2026 with exceptionally strong tourism perception indicators, positioning itself as a highly reliable destination in the international market. According to the latest data from Mabrian, updated as of January 19, the island has achieved a Global Satisfaction Index of 81,70 points, representing a year-on-year increase of 0,8%.
This success is largely based on the perception of safety, where the south of the island shines with 93 points, and on the assessment of its climate, which reaches 85 points, surpassing direct competitors such as Tenerife (83) and Mallorca (84) in this area. However, the biggest challenge lies in the comparison with Antalya, which leads the overall index with 84,57 points thanks to an exceptional climate perception of 95 points during the analyzed period.
Regarding accommodation, the economic engine of the south of the island shows robust performance but with room for improvement in perceived value. The Gran Canaria Hotel Index stands at 69 points, surpassing Mallorca's 62, although slightly below Tenerife's 70.
Regarding perceived quality through semantic analysis of reviews (TripAdvisor, Booking, and Expedia), 5-star hotels in Gran Canaria achieved a score of 79,4, while 4- and 3-star hotels reached 68,8 and 65,9 respectively. These figures demonstrate greater customer satisfaction in the upper-mid range of Gran Canaria compared to establishments in Mallorca, where 3-star hotels fell to 56,5 points.
Price analysis for the first half of 2026 reveals a differentiated value strategy for the destination. During the first quarter (January-March), average prices in Gran Canaria were €139 for 3-star hotels, €194 for 4-star hotels, and €336 for the 5-star luxury segment.
Looking ahead to the second quarter (April-June), a seasonal downward adjustment is observed in the high-end segment, with the average price of a 5-star hotel settling at €228. This price structure is significantly higher than that of Antalya, where a 4-star hotel cost just €76 in the first quarter, confirming that southern Gran Canaria continues to focus on attracting visitors with greater purchasing power and less reliance on budget options.
Finally, air connectivity ensures the arrival of tourist traffic to the south of the island, with forecasts of steady growth. For the period from January to March, Gran Canaria anticipates a 0,27% increase in international airline seats, a trend that accelerates significantly between April and June with a year-on-year increase of 4,18%.
Although these increases are moderate compared to Antalya's surge in accommodation capacity for the second quarter (up 23,48%), they reflect Gran Canaria's stability as a mature and safe destination. With a Product Index of 71 points, the island remains ahead of Mallorca (67) and Tenerife (68), reaffirming that its complementary offerings continue to be one of its greatest competitive assets.
