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Holidays to Maspalomas are first and foremost about the sand, with a 6-kilometre beach backed by huge, rolling dunes. But this stylish resort also crams in seafront restaurants and great days out.

Maspalomas

Cruise & Stay holidays in Gran Canaria’s most famous resort are just the ticket. Maspalomas gives you sun-soaked beaches by day and an electric atmosphere by night.

A beloved tourist hotspot

Modern Maspalomas is the result of a tourism development project launched in the 1960s – since then, the area has become a prime holiday destination that is especially popular with Northern Europeans. Maspalomas features a wealth of entertainment and leisure facilities alongside a town including hospitals, schools, casinos and plenty of shops.

Idyllic beaches

Thanks to the incredible climate of Gran Canaria, with average summer temperatures of around 26 degrees Celsius, the resort is the largest tourist destination in the Canary Islands. You can expect over 15 kilometres of glorious coastline that features billowing dunes, white-sand beaches and family-friendly shallow waters – perfect for a beach break before or after a cruise. Playa del Inglés is a popular place to stay.

Natural beauty and luxury

The Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas is deemed one of Gran Canaria’s most important landmarks and has been a nature reserve since 1897. The surrounding area is home to the island’s largest golf course, as well as luxurious hotels and fine dining restaurants. And the lighthouse, south of the resort, is one for the photo gallery – El Faro de Maspalomas has been towering over the coastline since 1886.

Fun for families

Visiting families are in for a treat. Maspalomas is home to the Holiday World leisure complex – the largest funfair in the Canary Islands. Kids will love the astonishing range of open-air amusements and attractions including a rollercoaster, seal shows, an amusement arcade and classic dodgems alongside an impressive spa and gym. A number of fantastic cafés and restaurants area dotted around the complex, making it the ideal location for a full day of family fun.

Places To Stay In Maspalomas » View all

Maspalomas & Tabaiba Princess

  • Tropical pool scene
  • Italian and Asian restaurants
  • Adults-only areas

Prices from £1,194 per person

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Hotel Riu Palace Oasis

  • Close to a beach
  • Tropical gardens
  • Refurbished in 2018
  • A La Carte until May 2021
  • Platinum from May 2021

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £1,378 per person

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Cay Beach Princess Bungalows

  • Free bus to the beach
  • Massive pool
  • Snack bar

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £788 per person

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AT A GLANCE

  • Unwind on Maspalomas Beach
  • Join a camel train for a ride over the sand dunes
  • Order tapas on Boulevard El Faro
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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Maspalomas.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 21.0 31.0
FEB 21.0 23.0
MAR 22.0 13.0
APR 23.0 5.0
MAY 24.0 1.0
JUN 25.0 1.0
JUL 27.0 0.0
AUG 28.0 0.0
SEP 27.0 5.0
OCT 26.0 20.0
NOV 24.0 22.0
DEC 22.0 33.0

WHEN TO GO

Spain has a typically Mediterranean climate. In the Balearic Islands, things start to heat up in May, when you’re looking at highs in the mid-20s. Temperatures reach their peak in July and August, with the mercury topping 30°C. Things are much the same on the mainland, with mild spring and autumn months, and summers that see plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the high 20s. Further south, the Canary Islands enjoy mild, sub-tropical weather. Dubbed the ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’, they rarely see temperatures dip below 20°C in winter and 25°C in summer. The western islands see the most rain, although during the summer it’s only the odd shower here and there.

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  • Go mall shopping in Maspalomas

    The main shopping mall in Maspalomas is the 2-storey Faro 2, about a 20-minute walk up from the beach. It’s got a good stash…

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  • Splash about at Aqualand Maspalomas

    Boomerang. Tornado. Kamikaze. No, not cocktails – they’re just 3 of the slides at this huge waterpark. With about 33 to get…

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  • Eat fish on the seafront

    You’ll be eating with the locals at the al fresco eating places on the seafront by the lighthouse. If you fancy a changefrom…

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  • Alabama’s, Plaza de Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles

    Over in Playa del Ingles, Alabama’s is a real hot spot for live music lovers. You’ll get some of the island’s best musicians…

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  • Have a sundowner on the promenade

    Come evening, Maspalomas is more easy-going than its nightclub-heavy neighbour, Playa del Ingles. Along the seafront, there’s…

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