Gran Canaria Info - Maspalomas

Maspalomas

Maspalomas resort is basically a huge sprawl of bungalows, hotels and palm trees that sits on a flat plain just behind the dunes. It's a quiet place to stay with a nine-hole golf course and a huge public park complete with climbing wall and lake.

Much quieter than Playa del Ingles next door, Maspalomas doesn’t have any nightlife to speak of. Most of the best bars and restaurants are down on the seafront at Meloneras, especially now that the Faro II shopping centre is almost empty. For music and fun you head to Playa del Inglés.

The main resort is best suited to those who want a quiet holiday in the sunshine. The newer Meloneras section of the resort is more upmarket with 5-Star hotels on the seafront.

Salobre Golf Resort: Gran Canaria's Luxury Villa Enclave

Salobre golf resort villa and swimming pool

Salobre Golf Resort is one of Gran Canaria's most exclusive resorts and a top spot for holiday villa rentals.

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The Meloneras Waterfront: The Smartest Bit Of Maspalomas

Meloneras is the smart part if Maspalomas with waterfront cafes and restaurants and some great shops

Meloneras resort is less than 20 years old but it's palm-fringed boulevard, seafront terraces and high-end shops make the smart bit of Maspalomas resort a must-visit spot.

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Are The Maspalomas Dunes Really Disappearing?

The Maspalomas dunes in south Gran Canaria

A new study suggests that the Maspalomas dunes will turn into a stony plain within 90 years. Is this true and what can be done about it?

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The Maspalomas Temple: El Templo Ecuménico El Salvador

You can't miss the templo ecuménico in Playa del Inglés as it's right by the Kasbah and Plaza shopping centres; It looks like an escaped bit of the Sydney Opera House and is an international church.

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Cure Buffet Belly: 5 Jogging Spots In Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés

Jogging along the beachfront at Meloneras in Maspalomas

The only cure for buffet belly is to get out there and burn off those extra calories. Here's where to do it in Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas resorts.

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Faro de Maspalomas: History & Future Of A Gran Canaria Icon

The Maspalomas lighthouse, known as the Faro de Maspalomas, has been shining continuously for 125 years and is much older than the resort around it.

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6 Free Things To Do In Maspalomas Resort

Maspalomas has plenty of free activities

Sometimes you just want to spend a day doing something that doesn't cost any money. Here's six free things you can do in Maspalomas resort. All you need is a picnic!

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Gran Canaria's Best Pools: The Maspalomas & Tabaiba Princess Hotel

The swimming pools at the Maspalomas & Tabaiba Princess Are Epic

Gran Canaria Info shows you the best of the island and here's one of its best swimming pools; The tropical wonder at the Maspalomas & Tabaiba Princess hotels in Campo Internacional. Here's why you have to swim in it.

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Ten Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Maspalomas

Think you know everything there is to know about Maspalomas resort and beach? Test yourself with these 10 little-known facts.

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You've Arrived in Maspalomas: Here's What To Do First

Walk around Maspalomas to get your bearings

So you've arrived in Maspalomas, the sun is shining (hopefully) and you want to get your bearings. Here's how to explore the resort on your first day.

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