Puerto Rico self catering holidays, Gran Canaria A fabulous, lively and fun packed holiday resort on the south coast
Puerto Rico self catering holidays - also known as Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, the resort sits on the south west coast close to many of the popular tourist hubs. With great shopping and an extensive selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, Puerto Rico is one of the more popular places to take a holiday on Gran Canaria. With a buzzing marina, easy to reach beaches, it's no wonder why Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is busy 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.
| 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, 47km |
Featured holiday homes 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.
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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 & 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.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Dolphin and Whales watching cruise | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Cyclying | ✔ |
| Sunday market | ✔ |
| Sioux City - wild west amusement park | ✔ |
| Amadores Beach | ✔ |
| Coastal boat trips | ✔ |
| The commerical centre | ✔ |
| Parasailing | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Puerto Rico
We think Puerto Rico, with its beautiful beaches, panoramic views of the sparkling sea and lively evening entertainment is not to be missed. The resort is the ideal place to relax, unwind and enjoy the best of what Gran Canaria has to offer.
