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Where to stay in Gran Canaria

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Gran Canaria decoded — Playa del Inglés & Maspalomas

Gran Canaria is the third-largest Canary island and the second-biggest tourism economy after Tenerife. The southern resort strip — Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Meloneras — runs continuous beach with the iconic Maspalomas Dunes between hotels and Atlantic. Year-round 22–28°C on the south coast.

Where to stay

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Servatur Playa Bonita — our Playa del Inglés pick, walking distance to Maspalomas Dunes.

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Playa del Inglés, GC

Servatur Playa Bonita

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Best for

  • Winter-sun travelers
  • Families on beach AI weeks
  • Couples wanting Maspalomas Dunes access

Why stay here

  • Year-round 22–28°C on the south coast.
  • Maspalomas Dunes — Europe's unique mini-Sahara.
  • Broadest hotel selection after Tenerife.

South resort strip

Playa del Inglés — biggest hotel strip, broadest selection, year-round sun. Maspalomas — quieter, family-friendlier, walking distance to the Dunes. Meloneras — upper-tier 5★ resorts, golf, restaurant strip. Servatur Playa Bonita is our Playa del Inglés pick.

Maspalomas Dunes

400-hectare protected dune reserve between Playa del Inglés and the Atlantic. Walking and camel tours; see the dedicated Maspalomas Dunes visit guide.
“Gran Canaria's south coast is winter-sun reliable — and the Maspalomas Dunes are unique in Europe.”

What's nearby

  • Maspalomas DunesWalking from Playa del Inglés
  • Las Palmas (capital)40 min by car
  • Puerto de Mogán30 min by car west
  • Roque Nublo60 min by car (interior)
  • LPA airport30 min from Playa del Inglés

Getting around

LPA airport 30 min. Resort transfers usually included. Rental car useful for interior (Roque Nublo) and Puerto de Mogán.

When to visit

Year-round. Peak winter (Dec–Mar). Avoid Aug (hottest).

Frequently asked questions

Year-round sun?

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Yes — 22°C even in January on the south coast.

Direct UK flights?

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Yes — LPA from all major UK airports year-round.

Is Maspalomas family-friendly?

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Yes — calm dune walks for kids, walking distance from most resorts.

Best for first-timers?

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Playa del Inglés — biggest hotel strip, broadest selection, walking access to Dunes.

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