In the northwest corner of Gran Canaria, you will find the little fishing village of Puerto de Las Nieves which serves as the departure point for the fast ferry to Tenerife. Go here and eat at one of Puerto de Las Nieves fish restaurants.
Although there are two beaches, one in the harbour and the other on the far side of the old quay, both of them are pebbly. Unfortunately, the iconic cliff feature named the Finger of God lost its finger during a big storm, but the remaining knuckle can still be seen.