Puerto Rico Villas, Gran Canaria Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, also known as Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria sits on the south west of the Spanish island, Gran Canaria. Winter temperatures remain around a comfortable 20 - 25 ºC making it a ideal all year round popular holiday destination. With great shopping and restaurants at the Commercial Centre, a fabulous marina, easy to reach beaches, wild dolphins day trips and diving availiable, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is an excellent holiday choice all year round.
A clifftop path providing stunning views from Puerto Rico resort will take you to the beach Amadores, a man-made sheltered cove of golden sand and shallow crystal clear water. The beach has several facilities such as umbellas, sun loungers, showers and public toilets. Further along you will find Tauro Beach, a sandy beach with turquoise water and two chilled out beach bars a magnificent spot to watch a spanish sunset.
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.
| At a glance... | |
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| Beach & coves | ✔ |
| Small marina | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Shopping and entertainment centre | ✔ |
| Wild dolphin trips | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Amusement parks | ✔ |
| Aqualand Maspalomas | ✔ |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Airport | Las Palmas (47 km) |
Featured villas in Puerto Rico
The beach resort of Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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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Puerto Rico 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 and do
Puerto Rico 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.
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| Dolphin and Whales watching cruise | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Cyclying | ✔ |
| LSunday market | ✔ |
| Sioux City - wild west amusement park | ✔ |
| Amadores Beach | ✔ |
| Coastal boat trips | ✔ |
| The commerical centre | ✔ |
| Parasailing | ✔ |
Our view on Puerto Rico
With its beautiful beaches, panoramic views of the sparkling sea and lively evening entertainment, Puerto Rico is not to be missed. Staying in a Puerto Rico 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.
