The island of Gran Canaria lies just north west of the African coast and enjoys a wonderfully warm climate all year round. A popular holiday destination for the Irish, catering for every kind of holiday maker and offering both bustling and relaxing picturesque resorts and excellent golfing facilities.
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Situated only 10 minutes from the bustle of Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas is a much quieter resort offering the best of both worlds. Maspalomas has a fabulous 6km fine, sandy beach. It also boasts two, 18-hole golf courses, a water park and two great shopping centres. The area within Maspalomas known as Meloneras, with its upmarket shopping centres and luxury hotels, provides an excellent choice for the more discerning client. The pleasant and attractive promenade is ideal for an evening stroll after dinner. The dunes of nearby Maspalomas are within a convenient walking distance.
If it's non-stop action you're looking for then Playa del Ingles is definitely for you! It is the largest resort on the island with pubs, clubs, restaurants and lots of shopping. Playa del Ingles also boasts kilometres of unspoilt beach offering water sports and an excellent choice of bars and restaurants.
This beautiful quaint resort is located 15 kilometres northwest of Puerto Rico and about 30 kilometres from Playa del Ingles. Mogan faces south west on flat land surrounded by hills with the marina at the forefront. This fishing village is known as little Venice due to the various footbridges throughout the resort. There are numerous shops ranging from souvenir to designer. A tangle of narrow winding streets, Spanish style buildings with wrought iron railings and tumbling bougainvillea create a colonial ambiance.There is a small sandy beach with gently shelving waters.
This attractive modern resort is built into the hillside with fabulous views of the coastline. The main beach is man-made, sandy and great for families; a sunbather's paradise. There is a marina and a good range of restaurants and bars to choose from. Visit the waterpark or enjoy a boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Mogan. Amadores beach is a 15 minute walk along a seafront promenade from the main beach of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico/Amadores is not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to its hillside location.
San Agustin offers clients a quieter beach resort with all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday.On its long black sand beach there is a range of water sports including windsurfing available. A selection of restaurants and bars can be found in this area. The well known Maspalomas Casino is located here, for those of you who fancy a flutter! Situated only 2 kilometres from the well known resort of Playa del Ingles.
