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Spectacular family beach in the south of Gran Canaria

Playa del Inglés is one of the most famous tourist beaches on the island of Gran Canaria. Located in the south of the island, La Playa del Inglés spans over almost three kilometers of golden sand and calm warm waters.

La Playa del Inglés is very close to the Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas and there is a multitude of hotels and tourist apartments in the area.

You will find all sorts of activities for the whole family in the area and a bunch of spaces dedicated to sports like volleyball or beach soccer. A unique place to enjoy the perfect beach vacation with your family.

As the beach joins the Punta de Maspalomas, it becomes wilder and less children-friendly but it becomes a great surfing spot of great natural value. 

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What is Playa del Inglés like? 

Playa del Inglés is part of the municipality of ​​Maspalomas. This area of southern Gran Canaria is a well-known tourist destination with plenty of excellent hotels, restaurants, and nightlife options available. 

The Playa del Inglés is about three kilometers long, and about 100 meters wide which means that there is plenty of real estates available for all beach-goers. Its fine golden sand and calm waters have made it one of the most popular beaches in the Canary Islands and the entire country for that matter.

Before becoming such an important tourist destination during the 1930’s, the area was an agricultural space, dedicated to growing barley and wheat. Today, Playa del Inglés is a magnet for European tourists, who flock to the area all year round looking to enjoy the amazing weather.

Playa del Inglés – a premium LGBT destination

Between 15 and 20 percent of the tourists who visit Playa del Inglés a year belong to the LGBT community, a number that has been in the rise since the 1970’s.

The natural beauty and friendly and accepting nature of the locals make La Playa del Inglés a preferred destination. The south of Gran Canaria offers sixteen “LGBT exclusive” accommodation complexes, the majority of which are located in this area.

The history of gay tourism in the south of Gran Canaria dates back to 1978, when “Jeans”, the first gay bar in the area. The opening of the Yumbo Shopping Center marked another milestone in the history of gay tourism in Gran Canaria. The C.C. Yumbo Centrum, is the largest gay shopping center in Europe for leisure aimed at this group.

Playa del Inglés beach area 

The beach offers an area exclusively for nudists and there are several areas for sports activities, in the sea and on the sand. Beach volleyball and beach soccer championships are held, and every-so-often there are concerts held on the beach.

But la Playa del Inglés is most famous for being an excellent family beach. The weather is either perfect or close to perfect all year round. There is little wind, the waves are gentle and the water is warm usually oscillating between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius on average, making it a very safe beach for children.

Slightly down the coast near the Punta de Maspalomas, the water gets choppier and is a favorite spot for local surfers and kitesurfers and there are several schools for these sports.

Surfing at the Playa del Inglés

Playa del Inglés is among the main destinations for wave searching surfers on the island. It is a great spot because of the quality of the breakers or by the swells of the Atlantic.

The best spots for surfing in the area are at the point that separates Playa del Inglés from Maspalomas, and the waters near the Maspalomas Lighthouse.

Ecumenical temple of Playa del Inglés 

Due to the variety of nationalities that come to Playa del Inglés to enjoy their vacations or even to reside there, churches of all kinds of religions have been built in the area.

The Ecumenical Temple de San Salvador stands out because of its unique architecture, and its wonderful stained glass windows (and the symbolism that is contained in them). 

The temple is located in the Plaza de Maspalomas:

The same square is also home to the stage for the official acts and main shows of the Maspalomas Carnival.

Maspalomas Carnival

Between the end of February and mid-March, Maspalomas Costa Canaria, the municipality in which Playa del Inglés is included, becomes one of the main sites where the Carnival is celebrated. For over a week, rondallas, murgas and troupes roam the streets, playing music and dancing until the sun goes down. 

Maspalomas Space Station

In addition to all the tourist attractions and the beautiful coastline, there is a vibrant scientific community.  The Maspalomas space station, operated by INTA in cooperation with INSA, collaborates with different organizations and space agencies on multiple missions.

These organizations include ESRIN, JAXA, ESOC, EUMETSAT, HISPASAT and HISDESAT. This center specializes in satellite control and monitoring operations and is part of the launch support network of the European Space Agency.

Fun fact: on July 21, 1969, when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the Moon for the first time. The first station that received the voices of the astronauts was Maspalomas, now called the Canary Islands Space Center.

Where is La Playa del Inglés?

As we have mentioned, La Playa del Inglés is located in the south of the Island of Gran Canaria, about a half-an-hour from the capital of Las Palmas. 

What to do at Las Palomas beach?

Video tour of Maspalomas beach

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an oasis with an invitation for all

Playa del Inglés lies in the southern portion of the island of Gran Canaria. Delimited on one side by the spectacular Maspalomas Dunes and on the other by the peaceful Playa de San Agustín, this 3-kilometre long, 100-metre wide stretch of sand is no secret. In fact, it’s one of the liveliest parts of the island and a favourite among European holidaymakers.

Long before it was a tourist hotspot complete with restaurants, apartments, hotels, shopping centres and shops, the area was a huge expanse of farmland used for growing wheat, barley and later tomatoes.

The first apartments and resorts were constructed in 1962, partly with the idea that they’d be used as holiday homes – hence the name Playa del Inglés or English Beach.

It’s now popular among British, German and Irish tourists on account of the balmy climate all year round (temperatures ranging from 18-22ºC), its calm waters and a moderate wind perfectly suited to water sports.

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What to do on Playa del Inglés

Perfect beach for a family day

The fine golden sand makes this the perfect beach for a long stroll along the water’s edge or for relaxing in the sun surrounded by palm trees and the beautiful blue Atlantic. It’s a warm and inviting place that will steal your heart. People return here year after year and some even purchase apartments by the sea, meaning they never have to say goodbye to the sun and to island life.

Playa del Inglés stretches along the coast uninterrupted, like a golden carpet, although there are different areas catering for different tastes. The wildest part, close to the dunes, is usually popular with surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers and bodyboarders. If water sports are your thing, or you feel like trying them out, check out one of the several schools offering courses and rental equipment. The water is usually around 20ºC and it’s one of the best spots on the island for catching waves. This vast beach is also used for beach volleyball and beach football competitions and even as a concert venue.

Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria, something for everyone

Playa del Inglés is perfectly suited to all types of tourists, irrespective of their age or walk of life. The range of sports, recreation activities and shops on offer is as diverse as the nationalities and cultures that come together in search of sun and rest in this desert landscape. The island enjoys a pleasant climate in the winter months, in comparison to the chilly temperatures in northern Europe. When summer hits, the hotels and local businesses are jam packed!

Paraglider in Playa del Inglés

Families will love the calm waters and it has everything you’d except from an urban beach – lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, hammocks and more – and all just a stone’s throw from your accommodation. The choices of where to stay, eat and hang out are endless. For those looking for a more organised experience, book yourself onto an excursion around the island, sign up for beach activities or head to one of the famous boat or pool parties. All offer a different experience of the buzzing Playa del Inglés, whether with new acquaintances from all over the world or with your friends.

Nudism and LGBT

The southern area of Gran Canaria is a famous beach-nudism location, particularly Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. The designated nudist area is between beach bars 3 and 6 (marked with placards). If you’re looking for a peaceful place to get that perfect tan and commune with nature, this could be the place for you.

Perhaps the feeling of freedom and acceptance is what makes Playa del Inglés a preferred destination among the LGBT community. There are plenty of gay-friendly bars as well as gay-exclusive accommodation options. Beach bar 7, marked with a multicoloured flag, is a popular gay hangout. Ever since the first gay bar opened in 1978, this southern area of Gran Canaria has become an infamous location on the LGBT scene where cabaret acts and drag queens steal the show. The Yumbo Centrum shopping centre (a mecca of more than 200 shops, restaurants and bars) transforms at night into the place to be. It hosts Maspalomas Gay Pride and Carnaval, two of the biggest festivals in the whole of the Canary Islands.

Going out on Gran Canaria: nightlife at Playa del Inglés

It’s not hard to find good nightlife here. Most clubs are within shopping complexes such as Yumbo and Kasbah, though you can also dance to all hours in others such as Pacha, Ozono and Aqua Ocean.

This is a veritable oasis beside the Maspalomas Dunes where it’s just as easy to relax as it is to let your hair down. The whole area was designed with tourism in mind and certainly has plenty of choice, so find some shade, kick back in a hammock and enjoy a refreshing drink while you decide what you want to do on your holiday.

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Things to do in Playa del Inglés

In this post we are going to mention you all the things to do in Playa del Inglés. It is located in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in the south of Gran Canaria and is one of the most touristic places on the island. This is so because when the tourist boom took place, here is where all the all-inclusive hotels in Playa del Inglés, the Irish bars and pubs, the junk food restaurants, crappy souvenir shops, etc. were built. Therefore, it is the cradle of mass tourism and where you will possibly find the cheapest hotels in Gran Canaria. This does not mean that we cannot see the most beautiful side of Playa del inglés. Below we will tell you all the charms of this beach, restaurants and things to do around!

Things to do in Playa del Ingles

Things to do in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria

Once you have been warned that Playa del Inglés is one of the most touristic places to visit in Gran Canaria, we are going to show you its most beautiful side. First of all, you should know that Playa del Inglés has a spectacular beach with golden sand and calm waters. It is approximately 3 kilometers from where El Cochino beach ends to its junction with Maspalomas beach. Outside of the sand, this tourist area of San Bartolomé de Tirajana is surrounded by places for tourists, but we are going to do everything possible so that you enjoy it to the fullest. Here we go!

✔ Walk Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

A walk from El Inglés to the Maspalomas Lighthouse is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria. In addition, there is a nudist area and today there are few places where you can sunbathe naked. In addition, here you will be accompanied by the famous Dunes of Maspalomas.

Nudist area Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas

✔ Walk Playa del Inglés – San Agustín

From the other end of the beach, in the direction of Las Palmas, we can also walk until we reach the beautiful beach of San Agustín. During this walk there will be parts that you must go through the sand (Cochino beach), but the part that passes through Las Burras beach you can go along a nice promenade.

Things to do in Playa del Ingles, walk to San Agustín beach

✔ Holiday World Maspalomas. Things to do in Playa del inglés with kids

Between Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, we find the theme park Holiday World Maspalomas Center to enjoy with the family. It also has activities for adults such as its escape rooms, karaoke and bowling alleys. Finally, it has also a wide gastronomic offer in its Nomad Gastro Market.

Holiday World Maspalomas

If you are going to visit the park during the summer months, Easter and/or weekends, we recommend buying your ticket online to avoid queues.

Another theme park near Playa del Inglés is Sioux City. This park is completely aimed at children. Sioux City represents a Wild West town. Cowboy shows and dances take place here and they also have a small zoo. On the other hand, another things to do in Playa del Inglés with kids are the Aqualand Maspalomas water park and the small Gran Canaria zoo named Palmitos Park.

✔ Water sports. Things to do in Playa del Inglés

If you like water sports, on this beach you can do practically any activity related to water sports 365 days a year thanks to its good weather. For example, rental of jet skis, skates, windsurf sails, surf lessons, kitesurf, parasailing, etc. On the other hand, if during your vacation you are looking for boat trips, it is better to go to the areas of Puerto Rico or Puerto de Mogán.

✔ Active tourism

From the south of Gran Canaria you can carry out various active tourism activities. For example, one of the best MTB initiation routes through the Ayagaures ravine that we explain in the cycling section of our blog.

MTB in Ayagaures

Another option is to rent a buggy excursion through the mountains and trails in the south of the island. You can take a look below.

✔ Maspalomas Carnival. Places to visit in Playa del Inglés

Although it is known for the Maspalomas Carnival, this massive party also takes place in Playa del Inglés. It is one of the most fun in Gran Canaria, especially its Great Parade and Carnival During the Day.

✔ Night life Playa del Inglés

The nightlife in this area of Gran Canaria is quite well known. This is where a large part of the locals and visitors party because of the wide range of places to have a good time. We suggest the Pacha Gran Canaria nightclub, a few steps from the Kasbah shopping center. The truth is that the whole area is quite touristy, but if you go in good company, you will surely have a great time wherever you go. You also have the option of going out at the Yumbo shopping center, known as the epicenter of gay tourism in Gran Canaria.

✔ Enjoy the sunrise, one of the best things to do in Playa del Inglés

Either if you get up early or if you are at dawn after a good party, from Playa del Inglés you can see a spectacular sunrise like the one we show you below. On the other hand, if you want to see the sunset, better from Maspalomas or from a dune.

Sunrise in Playa del Inglés

Restaurants Playa del Inglés

✔ Restaurant La Palmera Sur

La Palmera Sur is one of the best restaurants in Playa del Inglés, although it is also somewhat expensive compared to the average in Gran Canaria. Their dishes are quite creative and delicious. This restaurant has also a very nice decoration and it is located on the ground floor of the Gold By Marina hotel.

Playa del Inglés restaurants, Palmera Sur

✔ Restaurant Allende 22º

In the middle of Avenida de Tirajana we have the Allende 22º. It belongs to a chain of restaurants that also has establishments in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. They are specialized in Spanish tapas, although much of it with an Andalusian touch.

Allende, restaurants in Playa del Inglés

✔ La Taberna Burger Art, restaurants Playa del Inglés

At La Taberna Burger Art you will have the option to choose between nearly 20 different burgers and beers in the heart of Playa del Inglés. They also have tasty starters like the Taberna nachos with homemade bolognese. We like it because some of its burgers have Canarian touches like the Gran Canaria burger with mojo sauce, fried plantain and palmero cheese. Also, the chips are natural. Yum!

La Taberna Burger Art, restaurants in Playa del Inglés

Playa del Inglés hotels

Finally, if you are looking for all-inclusive hotels or apartments in Playa del Inglés, we suggest you take a look at all the options below. However, as we see it, here you won’t find the best hotels in Gran Canaria, you will find one of the cheapest.

Look for apartments and hotels in Playa del Inglés

Sun beds and umbrellas in Playa del Inglés beach

Finally, if you would like to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria, we invite you to browse here to get closer to its towns, beaches, markets, hiking trails, restaurants that locals frequent, etc. If you don’t have time and would like to leave everything in our hands, we invite you to take a look at our section of digital guides of the island.

Visit Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria is the town of Playa del Ingles.  It is a bustling town with a thriving gay scene, as evident in the area’s numerous LGBTQ-friendly bars, clubs, cabaret shows, and ultra-popular gay pride events. The tourist hotspot also has various attractions and is enormous enough to host nudists, families with kids, and young couples, guaranteeing that your trip, whether solo or with a company, will be one for the books.

History

Playa del Ingles literally translates to “Englishman’s Beach”. The origin of its name remains to be a topic of some speculation. The most popular theory suggests that, in the 1930s, an English farmer grew tomatoes where the resort is now and transported his harvest to the closest harbor via camel. Lord Nelson, who may have camped here while plotting his 1797 attack on Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife, is also credited by some as the inspiration for the moniker.

Regardless of its true etymology, PDI was previously farmed for wheat and barley, and later tomatoes. Then, in 1962, the first apartments and other infrastructures were constructed to kick start tourism. Today, millions of tourists flock to this coastal town from all over the world for their holidays.

In addition, Playa del Ingles has emerged as an ultimate destination for gay tourism; estimates place the percentage of LGBTQ guests at between 15% and 20% annually. The history of gay tourism in the area dates back to 1978, when its first gay bar, “Jeans,” opened in the Yumbo Shopping Center, the epicenter of the LGBTI community in Gran Canaria and a primary example of the local’s friendly and accepting nature.

At a Glance

Playa del Inglés and the neighboring tourist communities of San Agustin, San Fernando, and Sonnenland make up the mega holiday zone of Maspalomas. Just to the south of the resort is the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve.

With a length of about three kilometers and a width of about one hundred meters, PDI offers plenty of space for beach goers of all preferences. Its fine golden sand and tranquil waters have made it one of the most popular beaches not only in the Canary Islands but in all of Europe.

Like the rest of the Canary Islands, the climate in Playa del Ingles can be classified as subtropical. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius, and the summers are warm and breezy. Since temperatures rarely drop to extreme lows in the winter, the season is generally mild. Around February, you can expect temperatures of around 17°C, still perfect for al fresco dining and a swim in the 19°C in the sea.

Playa del Ingles is visited by hundreds of people every day because of its beautiful, expansive beach and the abundance of available activities. Vacationers can stroll with their feet in the warm waters toward the other must-see attractions and coastal resorts in Maspalomas. If you stick by the seaboard on your walks, you’ll stumble upon the area’s surfers spot. It is down the coast near the Punta de Maspalomas, followed by the nude beach where naturists bathe in freedom.

In addition to the beach, plenty of excellent accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife establishments are available just off the sandy stretch. Many of these have undergone renovations in recent years to make them more in keeping with the area. The resort’s largest shopping centers, Yumbo and Kasbah, are further inland.

Things to Do

Playa del Ingles Beach Area

With three kilometers of fine, golden sand and millions of barely-clothed bottoms on it every year, Playa del Inglés is by far one of Europe’s busiest and most famous beaches. You might think that a beach with so many people would be too crowded, but PDI actually has plenty of room for everyone.

Playa del Ingles parallels the front of the resort and extends into Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve towards the east. There are designated beach areas where parents with young children can frolic. Vacationers can also relax under one of the many sunbeds and parasols for hire strewn across the beach, or rent water sports equipment like jet skis and try banana boating, paragliding, or fly boarding not far from Annexo II.

The water gets choppier as you head south to Punta de Maspalomas. A fantastic surfing destination, surfers and kite surfers love the Atlantic swells and breakers here. The area also features several schools for these watersports, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

If you head further south along Playa del Inglés beach, you’re more likely to run into naturists. And once you round the curve onto Maspalomas beach, you’ll notice that it’s almost entirely nudist. While you won’t need to undress to take a stroll along the beach, you should be aware that this is a clothing-optional spot. People in birthday suits usually seek solitude in nature and escape from prying eyes, so don’t stare at others and enjoy while respecting their privacy.

Walking along the seafront promenade behind Playa del Inglés is a great alternative to lounging in the sand. It begins at Avenida Tirajana in the heart of PDI and continues all the way to San Agustin, which is located a few kilometers to the east. It’s a fantastic way to start the day and one of the best resort walks on Gran Canaria.

Templo Ecumenico de San Salvador

Construction of the Templo Ecumenico de San Salvador began in 1969 and was completed in 1971. The architect Manuel de la Peño designed the temple’s unique structure, highlighted by the massive metal facade that serves as the temple’s entrance. The spectacular stained glass mosaic that makes up the church’s windows is an equally impressive feature.

Templo Ecumenico de San Salvador is unique and contemporary, fitting in well with the bustling atmosphere of Playa del Ingles. It’s also a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the beach for a while. In addition to the daily mass, the stunning church also hosts organ recitals, choir concerts, as well as lectures and presentations on Gran Canaria’s history and culture. Hence, a visit there is more than a spiritual or religious experience.

Yumbo Centrum

Yumbo Centrum has multiple floors, with numerous courtyards and terraces throughout the shopping center. It houses more than two hundred dining options and stores that sell everything from clothing and shoes to cosmetics and jewelry to home appliances. Through the ground floor entrance, visitors can access these commercial outlets, which are mostly scattered several levels below. It is also home to a tourist information office run by the Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria (the governing body of the island), located at street level along Avenida de España.

Yumbo is also well-known for its vibrant nightlife, which features numerous gay bars, discos, nightclubs, and drag cabarets, making it a popular destination for LGBTQIA+ tourists. In fact, every May and November, the center plays host to thousands of revelers for the summer and winter editions of the annual Gran Canaria Gay Pride celebration.

Plaza Maspalomas Shopping Center

The area around Avenida Sargentos Provinciales is one of Playa del Ingles’ busiest entertainment districts. The Plaza Maspalomas Shopping Center can be found immediately before the church. Its stairs and escalators provide access to the lower level, which features shops, bars, karaoke bars, restaurants, and pubs. In the evenings, the area swarms with young people heading to the numerous bars and clubs lining the ground floor.

Hardworking greeting boys and girls on the square between the church and the Plaza shopping center entice potential guests to their establishment with special offers, including a free drink for the first time you visit. Evening happy hours are typical at bars, and most nightclubs don’t require membership or entrance fees.

Kasbah Shopping Center

The Kasbah can be found to the left of the Templo Ecumenico de San Salvador, just across Calle Malage from the church. There are numerous stores in the shopping center, but the heart of Kasbah is its central courtyard, which restaurants and bars surround. Here, live music and plenty of dancing start every night at 6:30 p.m.

Tourists and locals flock there on weekends to party the night away, so seating can be challenging to come by. Also expect to experience some fierce competition among barkers to recruit customers.

Paseo Maritimo

Paseo Maritimo is located just behind Playa del Ingles. When you stroll along the boardwalk, you can take in the beautiful scenery of the ocean and the nearby dunes. Many people use the paseo as a place to get in a morning run, especially before work when the temperature is ideal, and the coast is peaceful and quiet.

Maritime promenade, Paseo maritimo – © Ulysse Pixel

Beachgoers frequent the area’s numerous shops, cafes, and restaurants during the afternoon. You can also find late-night munchies here as many of its food establishments close after midnight. Conversely, bars stay open well into the morning. These bars are perfect for cocktails or cappuccinos in the afternoon and become lively spots for parties after dinner. Every trace of last night’s fun is then cleaned, and Paseo Maritimo is again a picture of tranquility during the day.

Waterpark Aqualand

Aqualand Maspalomas, one of Europe’s largest waterparks, is located just a short drive from Playa del Ingles. Slides of varying lengths, heights, and shapes can be found throughout the amusement park, each one guaranteed to raise your heart rate to dizzying new levels. The perfect place to get away from the summer heat, families and friends can have a great time on the rides and slides together, and those who would rather relax away from the action can bask in the sun on one of the sunbeds by the pool. A convenient place to grab a bite to eat or sit down for a meal is available on-site.

AstroGC

AstroGC’s astronomy workshop is great for people of all ages, from those just beginning to learn about the cosmos to avid stargazers who have been fascinated by it for years. A professional team will take them to the mountains of West Gran Canaria, far from any light pollution, and use powerful telescopes to show them galaxies, clusters, nebulae, and planets. There will, of course, be details on how the telescopes and the universe function. You can also anticipate learning the fundamentals of how to read the sky.

You will take part to an astronomy workshop – © AstroGC

Camello Safari Duna Oasis

Playa del Ingles has an extensive variety of attractions partly because of its proximity to other popular vacation destinations. To see the world-famous Maspalomas Sand Dunes, book a guided 30-minute camel ride through Camello Safari Duna Oasis. Having a seasoned guide lead the excursion and direct the animals makes this a fun and safe activity even for youngsters. Furthermore, it’s an excellent way to enjoy the island’s natural beauty while experiencing how it feels to travel through the arid regions of faraway lands. Absolutely well worth the €15.00 for adults and €10.00 for kids 3 to 12 years old.

Dining Options

An outstanding culinary experience plays a big role in vacation satisfaction. Thankfully,the dining options in Playa del Inglesare not only plenty but also good. Mouthwateringly good!Here, it’s just as easy to eat till you drop as it is to keep it small without feeling disappointed. Haute cuisine or homemade comfort food. All-you-can-eat buffet or a cone of ice cream. A prime example of art on a plate or sloppy stack of pancakes. This coastal town is indeed one attractive gastronomic destination. And if you are a food lover, you are bound to love it here.

Check out our must-try restaurant list, pick what will bring pleasure to your palate, and come hungry!

Candombe Bar

Meat eaters and vegetarians alike will find what they’re looking for at the Candombe Bar: delicious, reasonably priced, and served in generous portions. It’s also for someone who wants to try what’s popular with the locals and go to an area tourists don’t frequent. While the wine list is good and the lasagna is delicious, the fillet steak and burgers (turkey, choripan, classic American, vegetarian, and many more) are the real draws here. There is also a selection of kid-friendly comfort foods.

Shorty’s

This restaurant on Avenida Tirajana manages to avoid the gimmicky vibe typical of tapas joints in many touristy towns on the Canary Islands, offering a simple yet cozy setting and big plates with big Spanish and Canarian flavors instead. The paella and the 10 tapas for 20 euros are out of this world and in portions meant for sharing, even for large groups. If you’re a meat eater, you’ll never forget the rump steak once you’ve tried it. And, no matter how you do it, make sure to save room for the almond cake.

A cozy table for two or the whole family – © Shorty’s Taperia

La Palmera Sur

Playa del Ingles is abuzz with dining options offering upscale fare, and La Palmera Sur is right in the middle of all the action. In addition to the large windows, there’s a chic indoor space with a blend of cool and dark tones. The menu, on the other hand, consists mostly of small-plate offerings. The sea bream tacos, crunchy black pork cheek tacos, and modern tapas are always served fresh. The fried squid sandwich features charcoal bread, black garlic mayo, and lemon. Guests can choose from an extensive selection of sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines. La Palmera Sur also shines in the other beverages with a boozy kick department, offering drinks such as tequilas, mezcal, vodka, brandy, cognac, Armagnac, and plenty of others.

Mana 264

If you can only try one restaurant in Yumbo Centrum, which houses countless dining options, let it be Mana 264. It’s one of the busiest bars in the commercial center, especially on the weekends.

Cocktail atmosphere – © Maná 264

As the old adage goes, “good things come in small packages,” and Mana 264 proves this true. This narrow restaurant boasts a cool atmosphere, black and purple interior paint, and rarely any unoccupied tables. Tapas, mushrooms stuffed with Iberico ham, and steaks are some of the most popular items on the menu. Not to be outdone, they also serve gluten-free bread that is always hot out of the oven and accompanied by a delicious homemade alioli, and they make a mean sangria.

Accommodations

The race to host increasingly well-traveled vacationers has made the hotels, apartments, and villas in Playa del Ingles one of the bests on the island. The friendly and accepting nature of Gran Canarians is also most evident in the resort town, which offers sixteen “LGBT exclusive” accommodations. In addition, many are within easy walking distance to the beach, major attractions, and food establishments.

It’s essential to do some research before making a reservation because each hotel offers a distinct holiday experience. Bear in mind that what’s suitable for families with kids may not be ideal for young couples looking for a sexy weekend. Perhaps you seek a luxury hotel or an authentic Canary experience with an excellent location. No matter what’s on your list of requirements, here are the accommodations in Playa del Ingles we highly recommend.

Abora Continental by Lopesan Hotels

Formerly known as the IFA Hotel Continental, the Abora Continental by Lopesan Hotels is conveniently situated nearby the popular beaches of Playa del Ingles and Playa El Veril. This three-star hotel has 396 spacious double rooms, which may include sofa bed options when traveling with a family or a larger group, spread across 7 floors and serviced by 3 lifts. Within the complex is the “24/7 by Abora” snack bar, serving food and beverages around the clock. On the other hand, the “sABOReA” Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. When you want to eat outside and make the most of the Gran Canaria sun, “Snack & Go” is the perfect place. In addition, it has two adult pools, one children’s pool, a few hot tubs, and an extensive entertainment program for guests of all ages. Further, the hotel’s recent renovation has left it looking as good as new. Book Now!

HL Suitehotel Playa del Ingles – Adults Only

As an adults-only establishment, the HL Suitehotel Playa del Ingles could be the perfect spot for a honeymoon or other romantic getaway for couples visiting Playa del Ingles. It was recently renovated in the summer of 2016 and features 260 tastefully designed rooms. The trendy hotel is just 200 meters from the beach and the promenade. It is also surrounded by numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, while the Kasbah and Plaza shopping malls are only a short stroll away. The facilities include a main restaurant serving traditional Spanish and international cuisine, an indoor hot pool, and an outdoor pool area with one normal-size pool and one semi-Olympic-size pool. There are jacuzzis, sun loungers, a bar, and a stunning ocean panorama from the top of the building. Book Now!

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Barceló Margaritas

Hotel Barceló Margaritas (formerly Occidental Margaritas) is conveniently close to Yumbo Centrum, Maspalomas Golf Course, and Playa del Inglés. The Maspalomas Dunes and the beach are easily accessible via the free shuttle service. Renovated in 2021, the elegant complex offers a wide range of services and numerous facilities, which include two pools, two pool bars, a nudist roof terrace, and a buffet restaurant. In addition, adults can work up a sweat at the fitness center, which is designed for functional and high-performance training, on the tennis court, or mini-golf course, while kids aged 4 to 12 have a blast at the mini club and playground, which feature an entertaining and educational animation program. The hotel’s reputation for friendliness, multilingual staff, and wealth of amenities has made it a favorite of families and couples alike. Book Now!

Gran Canaria Princess – Adults Only

The Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas Sand Dunes are within walking distance from the adults-only 4-star Gran Canaria Princess Hotel. It’s ideal for vacationers searching for rest, relaxation, and recreation. Indulge in international and local specialties at the buffet restaurant or the a la Carte-Restaurant “El Boho,” or relax in the zen-style wellness area with Balinese beds and outdoor jacuzzis. Guests can take advantage of the fitness center, table tennis, pool billiards, and a dart corner, in addition to the many other available activities and night and day entertainment options. Book Now!

Green Park Apartments

Green Park is an apartment complex for short-term and long-term rentals. It is most suited to travelers who want to be comfortable in a more relaxed setting and those looking for the best deals in Playa del Ingles. These apartments all come with their own balconies, kitchenettes, and lounges, and can be found only around 450 meters from the main beach. It is also only a few minutes walk away from the Aguila Roja Shopping Centre, as well as the bars and restaurants in town. Book Now!

Getting to and Around Playa del Ingles

By Bus

From the Airport

Getting to Playa del Ingles from the Gran Canaria Airport is not difficult. The town is about 20 km away and can be reached within 40 minutes to 1 hour by bus. Bus lines 36, 66, and 90 bring holidaymakers from the airport to Plaza Maspalomas Shopping Center, while bus number 1 stops at Avenida de la Europea in El Veril, which is only a few minutes walk to many of the attractions and accommodations in Playa del Ingles. The 66 and 90 bus lines are the most convenient as they make fewer stops and run more frequently.

The main terminal’s departure level serves as the airport’s only bus stop. Almost all the buses are well-furnished and equipped with air conditioning, which can be necessary during the warmer months.

Passengers buy the ticket on the bus. Inform the bus driver of your destination and pay the fare in cash, preferably the exact amount in coins. A one-way ticket will cost you €3.50, and no discount is available.

Buying an AB or TRANSGC card before you leave for vacation is the best way to save money on bus fares. If you have an AB card, you can save 20% off the regular fare. The TRANSGC card offers a discount proportional to the amount loaded onto it, so if you plan to spend a long time in Playa del Ingles or elsewhere in Gran Canaria, it’s worth considering.

Getting Around Playa del Ingles

Vacationers can also go around Playa del Ingles and visit various places in Maspalomas by bus. The Plaza Maspalomas Shopping Center is serviced by buses 30, 32, 36, 39, 45, 66, and 90, which can transport vacationers to the nearby Yumbo Shopping Center, Cita Shopping Center, and Playa del Ingles beach. Some go farther, passing the bus stops nearby Faro de Maspalomas and Playa de las Meloneras.

By Taxi or Private Transfer

A taxi is another option for getting from the Gran Canaria Airport to Playa del Ingles and going around the town. Taxis with a green light on drive around constantly; just flag one down. There are taxi ranks in the vicinity of the busiest areas as well, though there may be a short wait, especially during the peak season. Gran Canaria taxis use a meter that indicates the fare, and passengers should expect to pay a little more during the night hours. At present, it takes about 20 minutes and at least €35 to get to PDI from the airport.

Tourists who prefer to skip public transport can book a private transfer online ahead of time. This ensures a vehicle of their choosing is waiting at the airport and ready to take them to their destination. Avoid any hassle by checking the rates and choosing your transfer beforehand.

By Car

Holidaymakers who prefer to reach Playa del Ingles and explore the town and the rest of the island on their own can rent a car directly at the airport. Major car rental companies have offices on the ground level of the main airport terminal and in major tourist towns like PDI. Know your options by checking rental prices and booking a car online in advance.

Driving to Playa del Ingles from the airport is painless. Simply follow the sign that says “GC-1 Sur” to get on the GC-1 motorway, then take exit 43 for GC-500.

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Playa del Ingles: A Holiday to Remember

Playa del Ingles is a town of contrasts. Its complex urban area is spread beside a stunning, natural golden sand beach. Its shoreline features both placid stretches and sections with waves ideal for surfers. There’s also a huge portion for families with kids and another for naturists.

In addition, Playa del Ingles has several spots where holidaymakers can enjoy an unforgettable night out. If you’re looking for bars that attract a lively crowd, we recommend checking out Yumbo Centrum, Plaza Maspalomas, or Kasbah. These are the best music-thumping places for nonstop dancing, socializing, and drinking.

But there’s much more to Playa del Ingles than its scenic beach and party scene. The warm, accepting, and welcoming culture of Gran Canaria shines through in this town. Anyone can stay true to what they really are and be with whoever they want without getting judgmental stares. Add in the fantastic weather, incredible dining options,great shopping experiences, lovely beach, and some of the most wide-ranging nightlife spots in the Canary Islands, and travelers of all orientations and identities are set for a holiday to remember.

Playa del Ingles Travel Guide – Gran Canaria

Playa del Ingles in the south of Gran Canaria is just 30km from Las Palmas Airport. It’s the perfect destinations for family holidays and is also popular with young and retired people. Its tourism infrastructure caters for everyone with excellent accommodation, great beaches and varied nightlife.

“Young Fun” holidays are very popular during the period of July and August making Playa Del Ingles very much the ideal place for “18-30” style holidays. During the rest of the year the resort proves very popular with all age groups and is home to a mix of British, Irish, German, Scandinavian, Dutch and other European tourists. There are no mountains to conquer in Playa del Ingles making all parts of the resort easily accessible by foot. There is also an excellent network of buses running around the resort and to neighbouring areas. The buses are very clean, regular (although not always to the timetable!) and cheap. Taxis within the resort are inexpensive too.

Accommodation in Playa del Inglés

There is just so much to choose from! Ranging from two to five star hotels, one to four star apartment complexes, most offering room only, bed and breakfast, half and full board and fully inclusive accommodation. There are also many private bungalows and villas in the quieter streets if you prefer to be away from the concrete jungle of the resort centre.

Playa del Inglés Beaches

The golden sandy beach of Playa del Ingles starts at the northern end of the resort and offers many water sports such as jet-skiing and paragliding. The main beach area is densely populated in the summer months as many locals and Spanish visitors come to Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. The Playa del Ingles beach runs into the famous dunes of Maspalomas as far as Faro (the lighthouse) at the southern end of the resort, which is actually the most southern point of Europe.

The sand dunes of Maspalomas are famous for traditional, nude and gay beaches. Stretching on for six kilometres the dunes are an amazing vision of mountain after mountain of sand. It’s a long, hard walk over the dunes but you can always take the easy option and make the journey by camel.

There are so many things to do within the Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas area. Night trips to bars and clubs, horse-riding, jeep safari and go-carting are all available by organised excursions.

There are also some excellent theme parks to visit such as Holiday World in Maspalomas where you can take in all the fun of the fair. There is a very popular bowling alley within the park. Then if you enjoy western cowboy and indian themes there is Sioux City, the original film setting for the movie “A Fistful of Dollars” starring Clint Eastwood. The film set has been maintained and a “shoot out” style show is put on for your entertainment.

The Mundo Aborigen is a museum highlighting the life of the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria both before and after the invasion of the Spanish in 1470’s when many of them fled to the mountains to avoid being sold as slaves. A good place to visit following on from the museum is the Cave Houses of Guayadeque.

At Guayadeque there is a cave bar which serves the best milky coffee on the island and a selection of local tapas for a minimal cost. There is a chapel where you can stop to say a prayer, and one of the cave houses which is still inhabited is open for viewing. This is a real eye opener – the people still choose to live there but with all mod cons!

Aqualand, the water theme park at Maspalomas, is ideal for children and adults with a range of exciting water slide rides and next door to Aqualand is the famous Pearl Factory where you can select a pearl from an oyster to have it made into a piece of jewellery to take home as a souvenir of your holiday.

For the fun golfers there are several mini golf courses dotted around the resort and for the more serious golf enthusiasts why not enjoy a round at the Campo de Golf Course in Maspalomas.

As that extra special evening entertainment, Garbos is well worth a visit. It’s a very colourful, all singing, all dancing professional cabaret dinner show which you can attend by organised excursion or by making your own way there.

Commercial Centres

There are numerous Commercial Centres in and around Playa del Ingles each hosting a fabulous selection of restaurants, bars and shops along with other necessities such as banks, places to exchange your money, and supermarkets.

If you are looking for a hectic nightlife head for the Kasbah and neighbouring Metro Centre known for their clubbing style and loud, crazy bars many of which are open until 6am. Needless to say this area is very quiet during the day!

The Yumbo Centre is in the middle of Playa del Ingles and is probably the largest of the commercial centres. By day it’s surprisingly quiet – built on four levels and around a large, open-air square on the bottom level, with a good choice of restaurants and bars, though most are closed until late afternoon. It is the main destination centre for the gay community so all of the bars are gay friendly and some, mainly on the top floor, are exclusively gay. Within the Yumbo Centre is the “Visanta” electrical shop which offers guarantees and refunds, therefore, a reliable place to buy your electrical duty free gifts. There is a kiddies play area, lots of souvenir shops and some designer shops such as Lacoste. By night the Yumbo buzzes when hundreds of people start their evening entertainment by flocking to the numerous restaurants offering Canarian, Spanish, and international cuisine.

Following your meal, if a cabaret drag show is your thing then pop into “La Belle” bar on the ground level. It’s very popular with everyone including families and the show starts about 10pm. From midnight the gay bars and nightclubs open and remain so until around 6am. The Yumbo Centre is famous for its Carnival early each year which follows the Las Palmas Carnival. The colours and costumes are out of this world but get there early if you want to have a good view of the show put on from the open air staged area on the ground floor.

The Gran Chaparral Centre is a good place to go for some quieter restaurants and bars. The Windmill bar has excellent family entertainment lined up every evening, with music and general knowledge quizzes, a picture quiz, a game of bingo and Play Your Cards Right and this bar shows all the popular sports on TV. The centre is very popular with the Dutch and there are even a couple of Dutch restaurants and bars here. For the best English breakfast in town visit the “Britannia” where the service and food is superb. Stop for a beer at the Highlander Bar where you can have a flutter on the horses. It’s the only betting office on the island! There’s also a couple of bike shops renting cycles and motorbikes in the Gran Chaparral Centre.

The Agua Roja Centre is the Irish Centre in Playa del Ingles where there are several Irish theme bars. The Irish certainly know how to enjoy themselves and if you are lucky enough to be holidaying in Gran Canaria for St Patrick’s Day then this busy centre is a must. From 6pm each evening there are a number of stalls selling local souvenirs and jewellery within Irish Centre.

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“Popular Beach”

Apr. 2019

The beach is wide and long, with good infrastructure. There is a huge parking lot in front of the beach. Lots of cafes and shops nearby. It is often windy here. Entry into the sea is comfortable, sandy. Very crowded, popular place.
Nuances. 1) On the right is the official nudist beach, be careful.
2) Here it is considered normal for women to sunbathe and swim topless on the family beach.
3) Nearby is an area of ​​compact living and recreation with a rainbow flag, so there are a lot of gays on Inglés. If you do not want to be next to them, go to the left to Veril or Burras beach.

“Gran canaria has become a dump”

Aug. 2022

This place is a hole. The kasbah is completely closed, the only place to go in the evening is the yumbo center which is not necessarily child friendly. I’ve been to gran canaria many times and always rated it, however i’m done with it, we stayed in melonares which is upscale and has nothing but luxury restaurants you have to book a table at, absolutely nothing for kids, so thought we would go to playa del ingles for a change and just have a light night with good food and a few drinks. What a garbage dump Gran Canaria has become.

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Maria A

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Popular beach

Family holidays

The beach is wide and long, with good infrastructure. There is a huge parking lot in front of the beach. Lots of cafes and shops nearby. It is often windy here. Entry into the sea is comfortable, sandy. Very crowded, popular place.
Nuances.1) On the right is the official nudist beach – be careful.
2)It is considered normal for women to sunbathe and swim topless at the family beach.
3) Nearby is a compact living and recreation area with a rainbow flag, so there are a lot of gays on Inglés. If you do not want to be next to them, go to the left to Veril or Burras beach.

Published October 1, 2019

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Adele B

Kingston-upon-Hull, UK20 publications

Gran Canaria turned into a dumping ground

Family holidays

This place is a hole. The kasbah is completely closed, the only place to go in the evening is the yumbo center which is not necessarily child friendly. I’ve been to gran canaria many times and always rated it, however i’m done with it, we stayed in melonares which is upscale and has nothing but luxury restaurants you have to book a table at, absolutely nothing for kids, so thought we would go to playa del ingles for a change and just have a light night with good food and a few drinks. What a garbage dump Gran Canaria has become.

Published August 13, 2022

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Chelsie W

10 posts

Great beach.

There’s a lot going on here. You can rent a bed and an umbrella or lay out towels on the beach. We felt completely safe leaving our bags on the beach to swim.

Posted August 10, 2022

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adrian c

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Excellent location

Excellent location in the south of the island, with many local shops, bars and restaurants. Very clean and tidy place

Published June 24, 2022

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Worry911

Portsmouth, UK184 publications

Beautiful beach

Miles of sandy beach with a wide selection of bars and restaurants. There is something for everyone on the beach, so be sure to choose your spot carefully or you may see more than you expect on the two nude stretches of beach.

Published May 14, 2022

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Nigel H

Nottingham, UK10 publications

Worth the walk

For two

Our meal at the Colombus restaurant was worth the walk from the square. Service and food are excellent. Portions are very generous. Great view of the sand dunes. Very reasonable prices.

Published May 8, 2022

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Katarzyna Chojna

302 publications

Beautiful beach with large dunes

With friends

Beautiful beach, great dunes and among them a nudist beach. Sometimes there can be a lot of jellyfish. You can take a great walk from Playa de Maspalomas to Playa del Inglés. Nice view of the dunes.

Published April 3, 2022

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maher hossein

10 publications

very good

huge beach; with too many restaurants and cafes; bars too; clean beach; sea ​​water of the ocean; highly recommended for a relaxing drink at the entrance coffee shops followed by a swim

Published April 1, 2022

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AL71AL

Dungannon, UK40 publications

Too many closures

For two

This resort has been hit hard by the Covid lockdown. Numerous shops, bars and restaurants are permanently closed. The ones that stay are trying really hard, but overall we think this resort is nowhere near as good as it was before 2020. What a pity!

Published March 22, 2022

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BrotherPete

Coventry, UK148 Publications

Winter Sunshine

Beautiful as always, I don’t mind the lively bars and restaurants of the Annexo Mall along the beach entrance, the beach is long, wide and beautiful.

Published March 4, 2022

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How to get from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés

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Line 34 bus, line 25 bus

Take the Global Las Palmas bus at the Santa Lucia stop.

Travel time 41 min. Fare from €2 Distance 30 km.

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Get off at Doctoral.

Take the Global Las Palmas bus at the Doctoral stop.

Travel time 18 min. Fare from €1 Distance 15 km.

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Get off at Shopping Center Plaza Maspalomas.

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Line 34 bus, line 5 night bus

Take the Global Las Palmas bus at the Doctoral stop.

Travel time 41 min. Fare from €2 Distance 15 km.

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Take the Global Las Palmas bus at the Doctoral stop.

Travel time 58 min. Fare from €1 Distance 15 km.

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Apanhar um táxi em Santa Lucia.

Travel time 31 min. Fare from €26 Distance 34 km.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés?

The cheapest way to get from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés is the Line 34 bus, line 25 bus. The trip will cost approximately €4. Travel time will be 1 hour 18 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés?

Taxi is the fastest option to get from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés. Tickets cost around €26. The trip will take 31 minutes.

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The distance between Gran Canaria and Playa del Inglés by road is 34 km, which is approximately 31 minutes. on the way by car.

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Driving from Gran Canaria to Playa del Inglés will take you about 31 minutes.

Santa Lucia de Tirajana

What to see and do in Santa Luca:
1. Stroll through the charming old town.
2. Taste local wines at one of the many wine bars.
3. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants.
4. Experience the lively nightlife of the city in one of the clubs or pubs. 5. See the Cathedral, decorated with beautiful stained glass windows and sculptures dating back to the 12th century. 6. Taste delicious local cheeses at the cheese workshop or the farmers’ cheese market. 7. Visit an olive grove or vineyard to taste famous Spanish products.

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• Gran Canaria → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Gran Canaria → Maspalomas
• Gran Canaria → Lanzarote (island)
• Gran Canaria → Gran Cararia

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• Gran Canaria → Mogán
• Gran Canaria → Roque nublo rural houses I
• Gran Canaria → Valencia
• Gran Canaria → Vijo Canaria Botanical Garden
• Gran Canaria → Pico de las Nieves
• Gran Canaria → Playa del Inglés
• Gran Canaria → Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
• Gran Canaria → Agaete
• Gran Canaria → Spain

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  Playa del Inglés is one of the largest resorts in Gran Canaria, located on the south coast of the island, near Maspalomas.

  Beaches in Playa del Inglés

  Playa del Inglés is a golden three-kilometer beach equipped with rental shops where you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, bars, restaurants and cabanas. Also on the beach is the Anexo II shopping center, where supermarkets, food courts and shops are located.

  Walking along the sand dunes remote to the west of the resort or trying to find a secluded beach for swimming, be careful: part of the coastal areas are considered nudist beaches.

  Entertainment and active recreation in Playa del Inglés

  Playa del Inglés is especially popular with European youth and nightlife lovers: the resort has 24-hour restaurants and bars, as well as discos, most of which are concentrated in the Kasbah entertainment center .

  Playa del Inglés offers diving, windsurfing, golf, tennis and karting. For kids, water parks and playgrounds are open along the coast. Water park Aqualand Maspalomas , located a short distance from the center of the resort, has several slides and pools – with and without waves; also in the water park you can see the dolphin show.

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  Maspalomas – resorts of Gran Canaria

  Resorts in Spain >> Canary Islands >> Gran Canaria >> Resorts in Gran Canaria >> Maspalomas MASPALOMAS Maspalomas is the main tourist area on the island of Gran Canaria, known to every self-respecting European. Maspalomas stretches along the coast for 17 km and unites five resorts: Baia Feliz, San Agustin, Playa del Inglés, Campo International and Meloneras. The visiting card and pearl of Maspalomas is a beach with picturesque dunes (do not miss the section “Beaches of the island”!), Surrounded on one side by Playa del Inglés, on the other, by the letter “P” – Campo International. Despite the fact that both resorts are located only a few kilometers from each other, they are very different. West of Campo International is Meloneras, a new seaside resort. At their confluence, the most luxurious hotels in Gran Canaria were built. San Agustin and Baia Feliz are small quiet resorts in the east, which, however, are also not deprived of the attention of tourists. Adobe Acrobat Reader required Don’t have it installed yet?

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  PLAYA DEL INGLES

  	Playa del Ingles

  Playa del Ingles (English Beach) is the heart of Maspalomas. Tourist city in the form of a triangle exclusively from hotels, restaurants, discos and shops. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, reckless English sailors chose this place, which determined the future name of the resort. But not only the name, but also its rhythm.

  Playa del Inglés is a place for those who are not tired of life. After all, she, life, boils here day and night. In summer, the resort, second in scope only to Benidorm, is especially popular with European youth aged 18–30. However, it would be completely wrong to position Playa del Ingles only as a “youth hangout”: tourists over thirty will find a lot of entertainment to their liking.

  	Young people gather in pubs. ..		… pensioners don’t go to sleep either		Playa del Inglés finally fell asleep

  Playa del Inglés has several times more hotels and apartments than the rest of the coastal resorts combined. Most of them belong to a democratic price group and are located at some distance from the ocean, so free buses run between the beach and the hotel for tourists. However, the majority of vacationers prefer to make this way (on average – 1000 m) on foot.
  On the resort’s three-kilometer beach of the same name, there is an Anexo II shopping center where you can dine in one of the many restaurants and buy every little thing; next to it – water activities. In the west, the well-maintained beach of Playa del Inglés smoothly turns into dunes.

  The shopping centers Metro, Kasbah and Plaza, located next to each other, called in one word “Kasbah”, are the most popular place among young people after midnight.
  Spend an evening listening to live music at Hard Rock Cafe and Sunset Boulevard.

  Many gays traditionally come to Gran Canaria for holidays: in summer the island competes with the most famous gay resorts in the Mediterranean – Mykonos, Ibiza and Sitges, while in winter it unconditionally acquires the status of the main gay resort in the world. The gays have their own beach, and at night the Yumbo commercial center turns into one big gay hangout. Here, after ten o’clock, several dozen themed bars and clubs open.

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  CAMPO
  INTERNATIONAL

  	Campo Internacional

  Campo Internacional, a section of the coast west of Playa del Ingles, looks more solid and calm. This is the greenest and most respectable resort of Maspalomas, especially a place called “Oasis” near the ocean with a natural palm oasis, where the most expensive hotels of the island are located, as well as the symbol of Maspalomas – the largest 55-meter lighthouse on the archipelago, which will soon turn 120 years old. By the way, an architectural monument.

  Campo International is quiet, prestigious and low-rise. Instead of the jungle from the hotels – a huge golf course, instead of noisy discos – a freshwater lake with rare birds, camel rides on the dunes and bike paths. A few nearby commercial centers (the largest of which is Faro 2, four kilometers from the ocean) have pubs and a couple of discos, of course, but compared to Playa del Inglés, everything is terribly patriarchal. And in general, it is designed for a different audience.

  	Golf Course, Dunes		Lighthouse in Maspalomas		Lake and “oasis”, year 1965

  	Campo International		View from Maspalomas Oasis Hotel		Commercial Center Faro 2

  “Oasis” with hotels is located at the very beginning (or at the end – depending on which side you look at) of Playa de Maspalomas beach, and after a couple of hundred meters, immediately behind the lake, the dunes begin.

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  MELONERAS

  	Meloneras

  Facing the ocean, the territory to the right of the lighthouse and to the sports port of Pasito Blanco is occupied by a new, but promising resort area Meloneras (Meloneras, from the word “melon” – melon). It does not yet have its own sandy beach, but some maps of Maspalomas have already marked its contours, as well as the location of the future port of pleasure boats. However, the beach of Playa de Maspalomas is within walking distance.

  On the other hand, Meloneras already has a long pedestrian promenade, the commercial center of Varadero, another golf course and several newly built hotels with impressive “home gardens”, among which the Gran Hotel Costa Meloneras stands out with its turrets. And with a more detailed acquaintance, it turns out that this is far from its only advantage…

  Hotel Costa Meloneras

  	Meloneras, embankment				Airport hotel model

  Also in Meloneras there is the Palace of Congresses and a casino (there are two in total in Maspalomas) in the above-mentioned hotel.

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  BAIA FELIS
  AND SAN AGUSTIN

  	San Agustin

  At the opposite end of the coast of Maspalomas from Meloneros, two resorts are located a little apart – the small Baia Feliz and the larger San Agustin.
  Bahia Feliz is a popular destination for both amateur and professional windsurfers. There are two surf centers here, one of which is run by a multiple world champion, Bjorn Dankenberk, famous in narrow circles. For tourists who are not friends with the board and sail, this windy resort is of little interest, although it is closest to the airport.

  San Agustin is a quiet town with first line hotels and a good gray sand beach, for some reason very beloved by the locals. It is believed that San Agustin has the best private medical clinics in the Canary Islands and one of the largest thalassotherapy centers in Europe. In general, if you need to improve your health – then just here.
  San Agustin may also be of interest to those tourists who are too crowded in Playa del Inglés and too expensive in Campo International.

  	Baia Feliz		Windsurfing in Baia Feliz		San Agustin

  In the vicinity of San Agustín and Baia Feliz there are: a casino with a variety show at the Melia Tamarindos hotel, go-karting, an flying club (helicopter rides and parachuting), a Wild West-style village, a commercial center and the Garbos show. More details in the “What to see” section.

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