Maspalomas

Maspalomas

3,2,1…Unwind in Magical Maspalomas

There are holidays, and then there are holidays… For many of us, heading off to sunny foreign climes (like the Canary Islands, for example) means exploring the local history, getting out on day trips, and generally immersing in the experience to find out as much as you possibly can about the place. But there are other times when you simply want to get away from your fast-paced life and just relax, take it easy, and soak up the sun, sea

Beyond Maspalomas: Get a Glimpse of Gran Canaria’s Gems

Laidback and lovely: that, in a nutshell, describes a holiday on Gran Canaria, an island that’s widely known for its black lava landscapes and white sand beaches. If you’re looking for a leisurely escape from your everyday responsibilities (and the joke that is summer in the UK), why not recharge your batteries in Maspalomas, one of Gran Canaria’s top destinations for sun seekers? While there’s often nothing better than a lazy day of basking in the sun and a refreshing

Maspalomas: Dunes and Nature on the Doorstep

Maspalomas is a quiet tourist town on the shoreline of Gran Canaria, located just 20 minutes outside of Puerto Rico. Surrounded by natural beauty, it boasts wide sandy beaches and stunning shallow waters. It also has a fantastic climate all year round, with a minimum temperate of 20°C in the winter and a lovely high of 28°C in the summer months. The resort is most famous, however, for its awe-inspiring sand dunes. Now designated a natural park, these 400 hectares

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A Fun-Packed Family Holiday in Maspalomas

The Canary Islands have always been my go-to destination for holidays with young kids. And that’s not just because my two love nothing more than playing in the sand and splashing in the sea, but because I know that if (okay, more like when) they get bored, there will be loads of other things to do to keep them entertained. That being said, and even with such high expectations, I was very pleasantly surprised by just how much there was on offer for the under-10s in the Gran Canaria resort of Maspalomas. From waterparks (with toddler-friendly zones) to wildlife zoos,

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A Luxury Holiday in Maspalomas

I believe that the best type of holidays are the ones where you can fully unwind and relax – this always helps you to feel fully recharged and fresh when you return home.

If you agree, then I would recommend the beautiful town of Maspalomas as a holiday destination. This luxury resort town is found to the south of Grand Canaria – one of the most popular, beautiful and glamorous Canary Islands. This means that you can expect plenty of sun, inviting sandy beaches, turquoise waters, excellent golf courses and a relaxed pace of life. Perfect.

Prefer an island-hopping adventure? Check out our guide to the Canary Islands.

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Fun for Teens in Maspalomas

As one of the best-known resorts on Gran Canaria, Maspalomas is renowned not only for its considerable natural beauty, but also for its family-friendliness. With a stunning 6km coastline, the dramatic dunes, wide beaches and inviting waters set the perfect scene for a laidback holiday in the sun – and there’s not much else to worry about except which side to tan next… If you’re travelling with teens, however, you’re going to need more than a day at the beach for a back-up plan if you want to keep the peace and achieve the Holy Grail of holiday contentment. You’re

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Maspalomas: Pride of Gran Canaria

With its picturesque beaches and waving palm trees, the Canary Islands resort town of Maspalomas is a true tropical paradise. You might be tempted to spend the entirety of your holiday in your swimsuit, but if you can tear yourself away from that deck chair, here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss. El Faro de Maspalomas It’s impossible to miss the 184-foot tower of El Faro de Maspalomas. This 19th century active lighthouse is the most distinctive landmark in Maspalomas, and its flashing white light can be seen for 19 nautical miles. Located at the west end