Playa del Inglés

Playa del Inglés is by far the largest and most visited resort of Gran Canaria. In Europe, only a few resorts are larger than Playa del Inglés.

The resort has it all. Gigantic beach with its own exclusive desert area, golf course, five major shopping malls, loads of restaurants and the wildest nightlife of Gran Canaria.

The Beach
The beach in Playa del Inglés is mile-long and contains soft golden sand. It starts by going south and continues west – all the way to the lighthouse in Maspalomas.

The beach is not particularly shallow, and is therefore not suitable for young children. On the other hand there are plenty of activities on the water, including water skiing, banana boating, jet skiing and paragliding.

The southern part of the beach consists of the famous Maspalomas desert that impresses with its amazing sand dunes. This part of the beach is also popular among naturists and homosexuals.

Restaurants and nightlife
There are a countless number of restaurants in Playa del Inglés. Most of these are located in the five major centers of which the Yumbo Centre probably houses the largest number of restaurants.

The Nightlife is particularly hectic in the Kabash centre and the nearby Metro Centre. These centers are filled with bars, discos and nightclubs.

Activities
There are many activities for the entire family in Playa del Inglés, including amusement arcades, mini-golf, tennis, golf, scuba diving, skydiving and go-carting. Another very popular activity in Playa del Inglés is a ride around the Maspalomas Dunes on the back of a camel.

The largest water park on Gran Canaria, Aqualand Aquasur, is situated in nearby Maspalomas. The water park offer dozens of water slides, swimming pools and a wave machine to keep children and adults amused all day.