Playa del Inglés

Maspalomas


Aside from the rolling Maspalomas dunes, the main attraction for the thousands of annual visitors to the island’s quintessential package-tour destination is Maspalomas' beach, a magnificent and vast sandy stretch some 2.7km long. The individual beaches, from east to west, are Playa de las Burras (San Agustín), Playa del Corralillo, Playa del Inglés and Playa de Maspalomas. They all link up to form one long, spectacular length of sand.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Maspalomas attractions

1. Dunas de Maspalomas

0.94 MILES

These fabulous dunes cover 400 hectares and were designated a nature reserve in the 1990s, ensuring that the rapidly multiplying hotels would never…

2. Aqualand

2.97 MILES

This enormous water park has miles of rides and slides; it's one for the family.

3. Mundo Aborigen

4.3 MILES

Situated 6km along the road north to Fataga, around 100 model Guanches stand in various ancient poses, designed to give you an idea of what life was like…

4. Fortaleza de Ansite

9.31 MILES

These huge rocks form a natural fortress and constitute one of Gran Canaria's most important pre-Hispanic sites. It was here that the Guanches' last stand…

5. Observatorio Astronómico de Temisas

10.82 MILES

Located 850m about sea level on the edge of the Caldera de Tirajana, this observatory has guided stargazing visits from Monday to Thursday from 8.30pm to…

6. Cocodrilo Park

11.23 MILES

Located near Agüimes, Cocodrilo Park is part zoo and part sanctuary, with the majority of animals being abandoned exotic pets.

7. Temisas

11.35 MILES

The impressive setting for Temisas, with its backdrop of impenetrable cliffs, provides views across a ravine that falls away down to the sea, while the…

8. Bodega Las Tirajanas

11.83 MILES

You can drop by this winery for a casual tasting, but book ahead for a tour and a sampler of local cheese, olives and mojo with your wine. There are two…