South Gran Canary Maspalomas
In the tourism-accessed south of Gran Canary, Maspalomas is an extraordinarily beautiful holiday destination by the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is internationally recognized, stretches to Playa del Inglés, provides an outstanding infrastructure and is part of the province of San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the south of the island.
Maloneras and Sonnenland are parts of Maspalomas. Sonnenland has hotels, a congrss hall as well as several shopping malls. The bungalow comlex "Campo International" provides a green. El Hornillo and Tablero are residential districts, whereby El Hornillo is a rather exclusive living area with many mansions of wealthy inhabitants.
There is nothing left to be desired while being on vacation in Maspalomas. Whether it´s bathing at the miles-long beach, ambling along the promenade, discovering the dead volcano, visiting the Palmito funfair, the Faro lighthouse, the hatcheries of the waterfowls in El Oasis at the southern tip of the island or going to other close-by cities, Maspalomas always is a excellent starting point for fun holiday activities. This applies to individual tourists as well as families with children and handicapped people.
Maspalomas is also qualified for people who prefer less frequented beaches. Pure nature with many less frequented beaches can be found in the sunny south of Gran Canary. Maspalomas is very popular for its close-by dunes. They are towering along the atlantic coast in the south eastern of Maspalomas. This is where a well-known naturism area is located.
The countless beautiful excursion destiantions can be easily reached by rental car, bus or bike. The nightlife is just as rich in diversity: bars, clubs and the long promenade are attracting party people.
And once your holidays in Maspalomas turn to an end you can go souvenir-shopping in the countless holiday shops.

Beaches in the area
- Playa Águila
- Playa Burras
- Playa Carrera
- Playa Cochino
- Playa de Arguineguin
- Playa de Meloneras
- Playa de San Agustín
- Playa del Inglés
- Playa Faro (Maspalomas)
- Playa Lomo Galeón
- Playa Marañuela
- Playa Montana de Arena
- Playa Mujeres
- Playa Pasito Blanco
- Playa Santa Agueda
- Playa Tarajalillo
- Playa Triana
Distances
- Aeropuerto Gran Canaria: 32 km
- Agaete: 85 km
- Galdar: 80 km
- Las Palmas/ Gran Canaria: 55 km
- Moya: 79 km
- Playa del Inglés: 1 km
- Puerto de Mogán: 29 km
- Puerto Rico: 19 km
- San Agustín: 5 km
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana: 25 km
- Telde: 43 km