Eduard’s guidebook Seaside
Life by the Beach.
Popular beaches in Gran Canaria.
Playa del Inglés is one of the longest beaches on Gran Canaria. Its sand is the colour of vanilla ice cream. No matter how busy it is, there's always room for another towel.
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Playa del Inglés
23 Paseo Costa CanariaPlaya del Inglés is one of the longest beaches on Gran Canaria. Its sand is the colour of vanilla ice cream. No matter how busy it is, there's always room for another towel.
Lying between two harbours is where you'll find Puerto Rico beach. The local restaurants offer familiar cuisine plus the freshest fish. Look out for trips to see dolphins and other boat excursions.
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Playa de Puerto Rico
Lying between two harbours is where you'll find Puerto Rico beach. The local restaurants offer familiar cuisine plus the freshest fish. Look out for trips to see dolphins and other boat excursions.
This treasure is a favourite with locals from nearby Gáldar and beyond. One of the best places to dive on the island, its restaurants also specialize in recently-caught sardines, served with a wedge of lemon. This beach can get windy in summer, but it's also one of the sunniest spots in the north of the island.
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Spiaggia ta 'Sardina ta' Fuq
67A Av. Alcalde Antonio RosasThis treasure is a favourite with locals from nearby Gáldar and beyond. One of the best places to dive on the island, its restaurants also specialize in recently-caught sardines, served with a wedge of lemon. This beach can get windy in summer, but it's also one of the sunniest spots in the north of the island.
San Agustín's quieter than Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. It's more of a hit with Gran Canaria natives than tourists. Although there is a good selection of international restaurants along its promenade.
Av Playa San Agustín
San Agustín's quieter than Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. It's more of a hit with Gran Canaria natives than tourists. Although there is a good selection of international restaurants along its promenade.
On the south-west coast of Gran Canaria lies this 800-metre stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear waters. Playa de Amadores means "Beach of Lovers", and the site is indeed perfect for loving couples. Ball games and loud music are prohibited, which helps to create a peaceful and serene setting.
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Il-Playa de Amadores
On the south-west coast of Gran Canaria lies this 800-metre stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear waters. Playa de Amadores means "Beach of Lovers", and the site is indeed perfect for loving couples. Ball games and loud music are prohibited, which helps to create a peaceful and serene setting.
Walking in the sand dunes will trick you into thinking you're lost in the Sahara desert. Easy to reach from Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas forms a super beach with its neighbour and San Agustín in the longest, unbroken stretch of sand on the island.
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Walking in the sand dunes will trick you into thinking you're lost in the Sahara desert. Easy to reach from Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas forms a super beach with its neighbour and San Agustín in the longest, unbroken stretch of sand on the island.
One of the world's great urban beaches, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Playa de las Canteras features a promenade to match. If you don't want to get sand between your toes, the Paseo de Las Canteras provides the ideal setting for a stroll.
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One of the world's great urban beaches, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Playa de las Canteras features a promenade to match. If you don't want to get sand between your toes, the Paseo de Las Canteras provides the ideal setting for a stroll.