Maspalomas self catering holidays, Gran Canaria A first class resort with glorious beaches and packed with things to see & do
Maspalomas self catering holidays - also known as Maspalomas Costa Canaria,the resort sits on 17km of pristine coastline with wide golden sandy beaches, sand dunes and warm shallow waters.
Playa del Inglés is the main beach, which is also home to many holiday rentals, and is backed up by 400 hectares of dunes. These are impressive and worth exploring either by foot or camel! For golf enthusiasts, Maspalomas is home to the largest and best golf course on the island.
The evening entertainment can be as relaxed or as lively as you want it to be. In town, there is a wide selection of cafes, bars and alfresco dining at one of the many seafood restaurants. For pubs and late night dancing, head to the very lively Playa del Inglés next to Maspalomas. Nothing really gets going much before midnight with the bars typically staying open until 2am and the nightclubs at 6am. It is also a good place for shopping with Indian styled bazaars and large shopping malls.
| At a glance... | |
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| Beach & coves | ✔ |
| Small marina | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Sand dune National park | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Amusement parks | ✔ |
| Aqualand Maspalomas | ✔ |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Airport | Gran Canaria(31km) |
Featured holiday rentals in Maspalomas
The beach resort of Maspalomas offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas overlooking the bay to cosy town centre apartments close to all the shops, bars and restaurants. Renting a Maspalomas villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the southern coast and the surrounding area and are perfect for families, friends and groups. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Maspalomas sits on the southern coast of Gran Canaria and boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid to high 20s whereas during winter, the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 18°C.
Things to see & do
Maspalomas and the surrounding area is full of interesting resorts, amusement parks, dramatic landscapes and some of the most beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria that stretch along the south coast. Not to be missed is the La Charca Lagoon, Maspalomas Dunes nature reserve and palm groves.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Sand dunes National Park | ✔ |
| Faro de Maspalomas - lighthouse | ✔ |
| Holiday World amusement park | ✔ |
| Cyclying | ✔ |
| Lagoon of La Charca | ✔ |
| Sioux City - wild west amusement park | ✔ |
| El Oasis | ✔ |
| Coastal boat trips | ✔ |
| Palmitos Park aquarium | ✔ |
| Mundo Aborigen | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Maspalomas
With its beautiful beaches, panoramic views of the sparkling sea and lively evening entertainment, Maspalomas is not to be missed. Staying in a Maspalomas holiday rental is the best way to experience the local area as it provides the freedom and flexibility to explore and enjoy this fascinating and stunning part of Gran Canaria.
