Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed ...

While the island has incredibly popular beaches such as Güigüi and Amadores, Gran Canaria has diverse terrain, and a visit to the sand dunes of Maspalomas should be on every visitor’s list.

You'll find it a quick 10-minute walk south of Calle Triana. For more information on the city of Las Palmas, in northern Gran Canaria, visit the island's tourism website. Whale and Dolphin ...

Gran Canaria is the third-largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and draws visitors year-round. ... while the island's mountainous, verdant interior feels worlds away from the rippling southern dunes.