On the southernmost tip of Gran Canaria is Playa del ingles, one of the largest beach resorts in Spain, literally meaning ‘Englishman’s beach’. Holidays in Playa del Ingles are all about soaking up the warm summer sun and embracing the cool ocean breeze amid a lively atmosphere.
The town has a 3km-long beach, which runs parallel to an expansive promenade filled with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping centres and souvenir shops. For beach lovers of every taste and budget, there is a lot of fun things to see and do during your Playa del Ingles holidays. You can shop to your heart’s content and grab fantastic discounts on branded clothes, accessories and local goods. The town’s clubs – buzzing with revelers – are famous for their dance-till-dawn parties.
For more family-friendly activities head over to the nearby Aqualand water park at Maspalomas. For those interested in exploring the local way of life, there is Puerto de Mogan, a picturesque fishing village in the southwest corner of Gran Canaria, filled with luminous pink bougainvillea vines and flaming red hibiscus shrubs. The spectacular Maspalomas or San Agustin dunes nearby provide the perfect opportunity for an afternoon out with family, complete with camel rides and buggy safaris, too! Savour Spanish cuisine and wine at the local Yumbo Centrum, one of the largest shopping and leisure complexes in Gran Canaria, filled with restaurants, clubs and shops.
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The resort has what is seemingly an endless stretch of clear golden sand accompanied by lapping warm water. The beach has plenty of watersports to choose from such as surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing and many more. The promenade is full of cafes, bars and shops so when you're not sunbathing you can be shopping or relaxing with a cocktail - sounds pretty perfect!
Head For The Horizon
Why not take your pick from the boat trips that leave Playa del Ingles every day. Cruise along the coast, anchor in quiet coves and snorkel in the crystal waters. Most of the trips include lunch on board and for those who want a real party, why not hop aboard one of the booze cruises and party until sunset!
Put on Your Dancing Shoes
When it comes to letting your hair down, this resort knows how to party! There are countless bars and pubs to enjoy early on in the evening and then the huge clubs tend to get going shortly after midnight. You’ll find most of the action happening in the malls and complexes where you’ll find clubs like Pacha and China Whites.
Feast on Fish!
Playa del Ingles is home to endless restaurants which serve a variety of cuisines, from traditional Canarian to international culinary delights and cracking English breakfasts. There is an abundance of fresh seafood available on the island as well as delicious tapas and locally produced wine.
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Something for everyone from summer playgrounds of golden sands to peaceful relaxation in the pine-fringed calas of the east coast.
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