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What to do in Playa del Ingles

If you fancy spending sunny days on a sandy beach before dancing the night away in a legendary club, a Playa del Ingles holiday is for you. Kids in tow? There are also opportunities for family-friendly adventures, from camel rides to rollercoasters.

Beaches

Playa del Ingles’ two-mile stretch of coastline is lapped by calm, shallow waters ideal for paddling. Fringed by golden sand beaches and dotted with parasols, sun loungers, and volleyball and beach football nets, it ticks all the beach break boxes. You’ll also find chiringuitos serving up ice creams for the kids, and refreshing sangria and icy beers for adults.

As you head south towards the Maspalomas lighthouse, you’ll find nudist zones and choppier waters popular with surfers.

Puerto de Mogán

Whitewashed houses accented with different colours, and palm-filled gardens overlook the upmarket marina of Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria’s answer to London’s Little Venice.

A 30-minute drive from Playa del Ingles, the charming fishing village is makes for an easy day trip. Wander along the promenade admiring luxury yachts, hop across bridges and down alleyways in the old town, or visit the Friday market for fresh produce and artisan handicrafts.

Nightlife

The pumping night scenes of Playa del Ingles and neighbouring Maspalomas attract revellers from all across the island. The Yumbo shopping complex, in the centre of Playa del Ingles, is the nightlife hub with more than 25 bars and clubs. We’re talking everything from cabaret bars with drag and comedy acts to high-end cocktail lounges.

Playa del Ingles also has big-name clubs, including Pachá, hosting world-class DJs. Many stay open until 7am.

Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve

Spread across more than 400 hectares, the Maspalomas Dune system is a short stroll from Playa del Ingles. Explore the seemingly endless dunes by foot, or take a 30-minute camel ride through the desert-like landscape.

Maspalomas’ lagoon, La Charca, is home to a number of protected bird species including kingfishers, egrets and curlew. The adjacent Maspalomas Beach is a great spot to cool off, and there are popular nudist areas. Towards the lighthouse (which is more than 100 years’ old) is a more family-friendly swimming spot.

Amusement parks

Aqualand Maspalomas, one of the largest waterparks in Europe, has more than 40 slides, a peaceful river and a hydro-massage pool. For something more adrenaline-fuelled, older kids can race each other down the ‘Kamikaze’ drop. You can get there by bus from Playa del Ingles.

Woodland Fun Park, also in Maspalomas, has more than 30 attractions. For adults, the rollercoaster will turn knuckles white, while for smaller thrill seekers, a spin on the teacups before plunging into the playground ball pits will do the trick.