194 Gran Canaria Info PLAYA AMADORES This hotel area is located in Puerto Rico, southwest of Playa del Inglés. The area has a reputation for being the sunniest in Europe and has a rather barren landscape with cliff-top hotels. The centre of Puerto Rico has many cafes, small shops, a small harbour and sandy beach tucked into a bay. Distance from the airport: 50 km. PLAYA DE MASPALOMAS/MELONERAS Playa de Maspalomas is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday. The tourist area of Meloneras, developed several years ago, boasts elegant hotels, a range of shops, cafes and restaurants and offers access to a palm grove and beach via a beautiful promenade. The impressive dunes of Maspalomas, which sit in a nature reserve just a stone's throw away, are a must-see if you are staying in Maspalomas! Distance from the airport: 35 km. PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Playa del Inglés is undoubtedly the most popular and lively seaside town on the island. It has a long beach that stretches to the dunes of Maspalomas and a promenade lined with shops, restaurants and bars. The nightlife is vibrant and you won’t be short of entertainment and shopping opportunities! Distance from the airport: 30 km. PLAYA DEL TAURITO This seaside town boasts a number of hotels, shops and bars, as well as a huge water park guaranteeing fun and entertainment for all ages! There's also a sandy/pebbled beach and a diving school. To discover even more, head for Puerto Rico (around 10 km away) or take a trip to the marina of Puerto de Mogán, with its many shops and cafés (around 6 km away). Distance from the airport: 55 km. PUERTO DE MOGÁN Once a small fishing port, Puerto de Mogán has gradually developed into a beautiful marina in the south of the island. This quiet town boasts a public beach and small colourful streets where climbing flowers adorn the typical Canarian shop windows. Distance from the airport: 50 km. SAN AGUSTÍN This peaceful seaside town is located close to Playa del Inglés and is dotted with shops, bars and restaurants. In the municipality of San Agustín, you will also find the Playa de Burras, with its black sand and beautiful promenade. Distance from the airport: 25 km. LAS PALMAS Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the island's capital and the largest city in the Canary Islands. Its city centre is made up of a historic centre and cosmopolitan, commercial districts. This is a place where beautiful historic buildings and monuments, such as the Plaza de Santa Ana, rub shoulders with a more modern areas like the Calle Triana, a lively pedestrian street. The city, which stretches for around ten kilometres, is also bordered by several beaches, including the famous Las Canteras beach. It's the ideal place to combine cultural experiences, shopping and days at the beach. Distance from the airport: 25 km.
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