One of the main tourist centers in the Gran Canaria region of Spain is Maspalomas. This place has been a well-known tourist center for 150 years. There are many places such as hotels, apartments, dunes and beaches, and its facilities include restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, shopping malls and taverns. The city of Maspalomas is located on an island and has many golden beaches, luxury hotels and has all the modern facilities for the pleasant stay and the pleasure of a modern tourist visitor.
Points of interest
Maspalomas also offers some wonderful tourist attractions. The Holiday World is a true landmark with a 27 meter high Ferris wheel that can be seen from afar. There is also a rollercoaster and a laser dome and many great things to discover. There are also indoor attractions such as arcades, internet cafés, a gym and spa, two nightclubs, cafes and restaurants and a very popular bowling alley.
Maspalomas is famous for its dunes, because wherever you look you will find mountains of pure sand. The views from these dunes are breathtaking, they stretch over three and a half kilometers wide and four kilometers in length and start only a few meters from the waterline. The areas behind the dunes are the perfect spot for nudist sun worshipers and there are places for gay nudists south of this beach.
Whether you are looking for a nudist beach holiday, a golf vacation or a family vacation; Maspalomas is an upscale year-round resort with lots of sun.
Sports and relaxation
Tourists from all over the world flock to Maspalomas to enjoy the beautiful beaches. The calm waters around Gran Canaria invite for swimming or diving. The diving experience here is world class and with a few diving clubs in Maspalomas there are many supporters and you can do supervised dives here.
The city of Maspalomas is known for its excellent golf course and a paradise for golf lovers. It has one of the best golf courses in the world and has organized many prestigious international golf events. Palm trees surround all sides of the golf course and you will find the famous dunes of Maspalomas on the edge of the course, giving it its unique atmosphere.
Shopping
Behind the beach, just a 20-minute walk from the center of Maspalomas, is a fantastic shopping center that houses local and international shops and a range of restaurants. Visitors can enjoy views of the beach from the mall tower.